We remodeled our kitchen three or four years ago, moving up from a Formica countertop to synthetic marble, adding a top of the line Delta faucet. The faucet set came with a very nice soap dispenser, but I debated even having the installers drill a hole for it because I had struggled with similar soap dispensers before. My chief complaint? They are a pain in the tuckus to refill. Well, we installed and used it until the stem broke a couple of weeks back. Each refill resulted in soap on the countertop as the narrow throat of the bottle would fill with soap and form a vapor lock even though the bottle was nowhere near full, causing a backup and spill.
I went shopping on Amazon for a replacement and was intrigued when I saw this attractive unit advertised in conjunction with a tubing set that could be used to connect it to as large a bottle as you wanted. I went for it and have been extremely pleased with the result.
Installation was a man/wife job, but not difficult. We're old folks and of the two of us, she is the more flexible, so she volunteered to reach under the sink to hold the securement nut against the stem while I screwed it into place. Some things never change. The extension tubing attached easily to the pump before installation, and the whole assembly, including the check valve fits down through the collar from the top. One caveat: Check your drain pipes after the installation to be sure your wife didn't knock something loose; 'nuff said. It took a fair amount of pumping to prime the tubing, but it works perfectly! We didn't have a problem, but make certain that the very faint arrow on the check valve points toward the pump. It will never prime otherwise.
The pump is sturdy and attractive, probably stainless steel. The design is simple enough that it should fit in harmoniously with any décor. When you depress the pump you get a single serving of soap that should be adequate for most jobs. It dispenses cleanly, with no residual drooling. We are very pleased with this fine pump and the optional tubing that very simply taps a full bottle of soft soap.
| Manufacturer | Kitchen-Classics |
|---|---|
| Part Number | x194 |
| Item Weight | 7.2 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Item model number | 1 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Brushed Nickel |
| Style | Soap Dispenser |
| Finish | Brushed Nickel |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Shape | Round |
| Voltage | 1 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Water Consumption | 1 Gallons per Flush |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Certification | Energy Star |
| Included Components | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
