Quick Answer: The Gas Tap, Euro, 2 Way 90° is a European-pattern laboratory gas tap with two outlets set at right angles to each other, so that one bench fitting can feed two burners at neighbouring positions, such as at a corner or at the end of a bench.
Two Outlets at Right Angles
A two-way gas tap carries two outlets on one body, and in most designs each outlet has its own handle, so the two burners can be turned on and off separately. On this 2 way 90° gas tap the title is read as meaning that the two nozzles are set at right angles to each other. That layout serves two working positions that meet at a corner: the end of a peninsular bench, the corner of an L-shaped bench, or two students working where one faces the bench end. The outlet arrangement and handle layout should be confirmed at enquiry.
Using one fitting for two positions means fewer holes in the bench top and a shorter gas line. It also means two burner tubes leave from the same point, so the positions need planning so that the tubes do not cross and neither user has to reach across the other’s flame. If the two positions face each other across an island bench instead, the Euro 2 way 180° tap, with opposite outlets, fits better.
Each outlet should be treated as a separate tap: closed when not in use, and never left open with nothing connected. When only one burner is needed, the unused nozzle must stay shut.
Specifications
| Item | Euro-pattern two-way gas tap |
| Outlets | Two, set at 90° to each other |
| Control | Usually one handle per outlet |
| Typical position | Corners and bench ends serving two users |
| Handle layout and mounting | Confirm at enquiry |
Applications
- Corners of L-shaped and peninsular benches in teaching labs.
- Bench ends where two students work at right angles to each other.
- Reducing the number of gas points when refitting an older lab.
- Research benches that need two burners at one station.
Care & Handling
- Close both outlets at the end of the session, and check the unused one before connecting a burner.
- Arrange the burners so that the two tubes do not cross or lie near the other flame.
- Label which handle controls which outlet if it is not obvious.
- Have the joints leak-tested by a gas fitter after installation and after any repair.
Why Choose LabEquip
Lab designers fitting corners and bench ends are the usual buyers of a 90° two-way tap. It sits in LabEquip’s General Lab Products range, and a drawing of the bench layout shared via the contact page helps us check the outlet directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 2 way 90° mean?
It is read here as a gas tap with two outlets set at right angles to each other, so one fitting can supply two burners at positions that meet at a corner. Confirm the layout at enquiry.
Can each outlet be turned on separately?
Two-way lab gas taps usually have a separate handle for each outlet, so each burner is controlled on its own. Check the handle arrangement of this model before relying on it.
Where is a 90° two-way tap most useful?
At corners of L-shaped or peninsular benches and at bench ends, where two users work at right angles to each other.
What is the difference from the 180° two-way tap?
The 180° tap has its outlets facing opposite ways, for users on opposite sides of an island bench. The 90° tap serves positions that meet at a corner.
What if only one burner is connected?
Keep the unused outlet closed at all times, and check it before connecting a burner. An open outlet with nothing attached releases gas into the room.
How should the two burner tubes be arranged?
So that they do not cross or pass near the other burner’s flame, and neither user has to reach across the other. Plan the burner positions when the tap is fitted.
Last Updated: September 2026
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