Water Tap, Deluxe, Grey Colour

Quick Answer: The Water Tap, Deluxe, Grey Colour is a deluxe grey water tap for laboratory benches and sinks, finished in grey so it matches grey gas taps and other service fittings on the same bench, used in pharmaceutical, school and research laboratories.

A Matched Grey Finish

Many labs fit their water, gas and other service outlets from one range, so the benches look consistent and each service is easy to identify. This tap is the water outlet of such a range, and the Gas Tap, Deluxe, Grey Colour is its gas counterpart. On a teaching bench, a water tap and a gas tap in the same grey finish, each with its own service marking, helps students pick the right fitting.

Grey laboratory fittings are generally coloured by a coating, such as epoxy or polyester powder, applied over a metal body. Coatings like these are chosen for labs because they tolerate splashes of dilute acids, alkalis and cleaning agents better than bare brass or bright chrome. The body material and coating type of this model are not stated, so if it will stand near strong acid fumes, ask which finish is used.

The word deluxe marks a higher model within a range compared with an economy tap. What that includes here, such as the valve type or handle style, is not described in the listing and is worth comparing before a large order.

Applications

• Water points on chemistry and physics teaching benches beside matching grey gas taps.
• Bench sinks in pharma QC and microbiology labs.
• Refurbishment projects replacing mixed or corroded taps with one finish.
• Service spines on modular lab furniture.

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent; solvents and abrasives can dull or soften coatings.
• Touch up or replace a tap whose coating is chipped, as exposed metal corrodes faster.
• Rinse off acid or alkali splashes before they dry.
• Keep the service marking on the handle visible so water and gas are not confused.

Why Choose LabEquip

Lab furniture makers and schools refitting benches often buy grey water and gas taps together so every service point matches. LabEquip lists both in General Lab Products; tell us how many of each you need through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a grey water tap for a lab?

A coloured, coated tap tolerates bench chemicals better than bare metal and can match the gas taps and other fittings on the same bench, which keeps a lab consistent and makes each service easy to identify.

Does the grey tap match the deluxe grey gas tap?

Yes, the two are listed as the water and gas fittings of the same deluxe grey style, so they can be fitted side by side on a bench.

What does deluxe mean here?

It marks the higher model in a range compared with economy taps, typically with a sturdier body and a better handle and finish. The exact differences should be compared with the economy model before ordering in quantity.

How do I clean a coated laboratory tap?

Use a damp cloth with mild detergent and rinse. Avoid scouring pads and strong solvents such as acetone, which can mark or soften some coatings.

What if the coating gets chipped?

A chip exposes the metal underneath, which can then corrode under chemical splashes. Seal it with a suitable touch-up coating promptly, or replace the tap if the damage is widespread.

Can the tap be fitted inside a fume hood?

Fume-hood services are usually controlled from outside the hood, so the user’s hand stays out of the enclosure. A bench tap like this belongs on the open bench or at a sink outside the hood.

Last Updated: September 2026