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Watering Down The Effort Of Saving

2011-12-09T09:55:00.007Z

So, back in October the UN Population Division announced that they expected the global human population to top 7 billion before the end of the month, raising the usual questions about the finite resources with which we have to support ourselves. The very next week was deemed to be ‘Energy Saving Week 2011’ by the UKs Energy Saving Trust. Energy is clearly a relevant topic to modern, Western societies and just about anybody trying to make ends meet in the less than forgiving economic climate which surrounds us.

While energy saving can sometimes be construed as a bit wishy-washy, tree-huggy, and (let’s face it) impractical, the reality of energy saving is really no different than that of buying a more fuel efficient car or opting to properly insulate your loft. The key is not using more of a resource, and therefore not spending more money, than you actually need to.

One of the most overlooked and least considered aspects of household energy wastage is water. Now, most of us know that showers use less water than baths, and that collecting rainwater in a water butt for use on your garden is a much more sensible and responsible way to do things. Few of us consider the money which is literally going down the plug hole as we wash our hands, brush our teeth, or rinse a coffee mug. The issue here is not that we should all stop washing our hands and brushing our teeth, only a madman would suggest that. The issue is that most of the water coming out of the tap goes straight down the drain and never even touches our hands, toothbrush, mug, etc. This is often due to taps either being turned on fully without necessity, left on continuously, or both.

We are all human. None of us are perfect. The path of every life is strewn with the wreckage of best intentions. The best way to make a positive, permanent, and effective change is to take the effort and thought out of it. Our lives are busy. We are all trying to juggle too many balls at once. The last thing any of us have the time to consider is whether we could be using a little less water when we rinse a plate or wash our hands.

Thankfully, technology has once again come to our rescue. With modern tap brands such as Carron Phoenix and Bluci including more water efficient and water saving taps in their ranges, it is now easier than ever to save water and money with little or no effort.

Consumers are always going to be more motivated by saving money than saving the planet. This is just human nature. Most people will pay more attention to the boil on their own neck than to the millions dying each year in Africa from a simple lack of food and clean drinking water. The psychologists can argue all they want, but I think a lot of this is to do with having some sense of actually having the power to make a difference.

Around 40% of UK households have water meters, and this number is expected to rise dramatically in the next 10 years. This means that as more and more households find themselves paying only for the water that they actually use, more of them are likely to become interested in finding ways to reduce their own water consumption, and therefore their water bill.

As is the way with these things, only time will tell how long it takes British households to buy-in to the water saving habit. But many leading tap manufacturers are getting ready for when they do. This should give hope to anybody out there still hoping to save the planet.

A Watched Pot Never Boils

2011-08-16T14:04:00.010+01:00

I don’t know about you, but I tend to get through a lot of tea and coffee in a day. This means that I have spent an awful lot of my life waiting for kettles to boil, getting distracted, wandering off, remembering that I was making a drink, heading back to the kitchen, and having to re-boil the kettle as the water had cooled (repeat).

Last Christmas my mum gave my wife and I a one cup, boil-on-demand, hot water dispenser. It was very well received. You see the problem with boiling a kettle to make a hot drink, even if you only boil it once, is that you always have to heat more water than you are going to use. This is a horribly inefficient way to do things. The one cup dispenser solves this problem. You still have to wait, but you never heat more water than you need.

A couple of months after receiving this gift I joined the team at sinks-taps.com. On my first day I was shown around the building, introduced to my new colleagues, informed of where all of the emergency exits were located, and shown the kitchen. It was in the kitchen that I first encountered an instant hot water dispenser. It was an InSinkErator HC-1100. This little beauty could provide an instant flow of filtered water, heated to 98°C at a rate of up to 100 cups an hour. Not a kettle in sight, no waiting, no waste. In my mind, this was the next best thing to having a bottomless cup of tea/coffee.

Considering the fact that the United Kingdom consumes more tea per capita than any other country in the world, the amount of time and energy that could be saved by replacing a significant proportion of the country’s kettles with instant hot water dispensers would be immense. Add to this the fact that these taps can not only be used to make drinks - they can also be used in cooking, cleaning, literally everything that you would use a regular kettle for - and you realise the potential time and energy saving is even greater.

New models and designs are being brought out all of the time, including Franke’s new Minerva 3-in-1 Kettle Tap which was announced this year. It’s not hard to imagine a day when none of us have to participate in that most tedious of tasks: waiting for the kettle to boil.

Right, all this talk of hot drinks has made me thirsty. I’m off to make a cuppa. It won’t take long.

The Rubbish about Waste Disposal Units

2011-08-05T13:55:00.012+01:00

I’ll be honest, when I first joined sinks-taps.com earlier this year, I considered waste disposal units to be those horrible death traps from Hollywood movies. The sleeping mutilator, lurking under the kitchen sink. Just waiting for someone to drop their wedding ring/watch/front door key into, and be forced to venture a tentative hand, wrist, arm, into the murky, unseen depths, and then… “Aaargh!”

This was the understanding with which I approached waste disposal units for most of my life. Even last year, when visiting friends in Los Angeles, I was fascinated by their kitchen waste disposer. So much so that I was always conscious of it being there, and took extra care not to drop anything into the sink that might give me cause to go fishing around in the old limb-mangler.

I have since learned that this, as some of you may already be aware, was nonsense. A standard, under-sink waste disposal unit is not particularly dangerous. In fact, they don’t even contain blades.

I also harboured other reservations regarding waste disposal units, which I had carried with me without ever bothering to find out whether or not they were actually true.
The list included:
• “They are not environmentally friendly”
• “They are noisy”
• “They are expensive”

Having since taken the time to actually investigate these matters, it turns out that I was wrong on every single point:

• Environment: Second only to composting, waste disposal units are one of the most environmentally friendly ways to deal with household food waste. With best estimates indicating that UK households send more than three quarters of their food waste to landfill sites, it is easy to see that waste disposal units are a welcome alternative.

• Noise: Waste disposal units do not create very much noise at all, and certainly not as much as some common kitchen appliances, such as food processors or washing machines. Plus, since waste disposers do what they do so quickly, any noise produced only occurs for a very brief moment.

• Cost: With waste disposal units available from as little as £79 for the InSinkErator ISE45, cost really doesn’t have to be any sort of barrier.

In Summary: Waste disposal units are not dangerous, un-eco-friendly, noisy or expensive. They are our friends. Instead of pulling our hands back from those imaginary blades, we should reach out and hug/install one.

New Franke Products Coming Soon

2010-04-14T08:56:00.004+01:00

Franke are launching a new range of kitchen sinks and kitchen taps which sinks-taps.com is please to announce will be in stock and available to purchase soon.

Franke taps due to be launched include the:

• Franke Swiss Pro Stainless Steel Tap
• Franke Rolux Pull Out Tap in black
• Franke Bern tap in chrome
• Franke Swing Spray Tap in chrome,
• Franke Mythos MTG Tap with coffee shoulders in chrome
• Franke Triflow Trend in chrome
• Franke Spirit Tap in chrome.

Franke already offer the Franke Rolux Pull Out Spray Tap in chrome and a range of Franke Mythos kitchen taps, which are available to purchase today.

In addition to the new selection of Franke taps, Franke are also launching a range of kitchen sinks:

• Franke Alpina APX 611 reversible kitchen sink
• Franke Largo LAX 160 kitchen sink available in left hand and right hand versions
• Franke Largo LAX 120 kitchen sink
• Franke Peak PKX 100 34 kitchen sink
• Franke Peak PKX 160 34-18 kitchen sink

The new ranges of stainless steel kitchen sinks from Franke will add to the already popular range of Franke kitchen sinks including the Franke Ariane range and Franke Kubus range.

General Office Manager, Victoria Dando said “We are pleased to let our customers know we’ll be launching a new range of products from Franke which will be available to purchase soon.

“In the anticipation of the launch, we are able to take pre orders for products via our sales centre. We expect stock of these items to sell out quickly and advise our customers to place orders as soon as possible.

To find out more details on these new products and to pre order, call 0845 6 80 80 28 or email website@sinks-taps.com .

InSinkErator makes TV debut

2010-04-13T10:03:00.001+01:00

InSinkErator makes TV debut

InSinkErator™ has become the first company to launch a UK wide TV advertising campaign for food waste disposers, taking the pioneering steps to enhance awareness and promote the benefits of the product category.

The new InSinkErator TV campaign will be aired throughout April on digital television channel More4 (which broadcasts programmes such as Grand Designs, Property Ladder and Location, Location, Location) providing InSinkErator exposure to over 4.5 million viewers with an interest and passion for home improvements.

InSinkErator’s Sales and Marketing Director Ashley Munden said: “As household waste collection separation schemes are rolled out across the country, there is huge growth potential for food waste disposers. Our new TV advertising campaign is an exciting development not just for the InSinkErator brand, but the food waste disposer product category as a whole.
“The TV campaign will enable us to broaden our marketing approach and communicate our message - ‘food waste disposal made easy’ to more customers than ever before, via a medium that best demonstrates the product benefits.”

Mr Munden concluded: “Our range of food waste disposers have been designed and developed with leading edge technology to ensure performance is unsurpassed in the market. Our Evolution 200 model has a unique three stage grind system that means it can power through even the toughest food waste - even bones, without knives or blades, and advanced quiet technology which means it is 60% quieter than a standard dispenser.

Look for InSinkErator on More4 until the end of the first week in May.

View the range of InSinkErator waste disposal units here.

The true heart of your kitchen...

2010-03-30T11:23:00.003+01:00

Have you ever realised that the true heart of your kitchen is the sink unit? You use the sink in 60% of the things you do in your kitchen. Probably more than any other piece of equipment in the kitchen. Washing your hands, rinsing vegetables, washing the dishes, cleaning: your sink unit comes in for intensive use every day. That`s why it`s important that the unit is made from strong, durable and high-quality materials. You also have to be able to clean and maintain your sink unit with ease. And of course you want the unit to fit beautifully into your kitchen.

Reginox kitchen sinks are sinks to consider when making a purchase. Reginox’s thorough and professional production methods mean Reginox is strong on quality. Not a single Reginox product leaves the factory without being inspected. The ISO9001 certificate they have achieved bears witness to this.

Located in Rijssen, the Netherlands, Reginox organises and manages the production of more than 750,000 stainless steel sink units a year with Dutch practicality and thoroughness. Ranging from flush-mount to surface mount. A total of more than a hundred different types of kitchens and bathrooms.

One kitchen sink range to consider for versatility and durability is the Reginox Texas range of sinks, newly launched in 2010. These brand new innovative sink ranges have a designer overflow, square basket strainer waste and an all over 10mm radius. Sink-Taps have put these items on their website at a limited time only reduced price, and the items are currently available in stock.

The Texas sink unit boasts a deluxe, contemporary image; one which suits all kitchens. The functional finish to the vertical and horizontal 10 mm corners ensures this sink unit is very easy to clean. The new, subtle overflow together with the new square basket strainer embodies the entire Texas range to perfection. Both the design of the square basket strainer and the overflow as well as the small radial corners help create a beautiful unit; creating a perfect combination of style and practicality. The Texas range is available in the following dimensions: 18x40, 40x40 and 50x40. The key words to describe the Texas sink unit are: quality, user-friendly, a deluxe finish, exceptional attention to detail and reliability. With its exceptional class this very appealing sink unit accentuates Reginox's top of the range collection.

Alternatively, a Reginox ceramic sink may be what you want to consider. Reginox ceramic sinks offer a stylish contemporary or traditional alternative to other materials. We currently offer the ceramic sink and free tap package which is a constant sell out of all stock held at our head office so we make it a priority that we replenish all stock levels frequently.

With all Reginox sinks, the ranges are supplemented with various accessories such as wood and synthetic chopping boards, sink baskets and half bowls.

For more details on Reginox products visit the Reginox page on the sinks-taps.com website.

Bluci sinks are out of this world

2010-03-16T14:26:00.005Z

Sinks-Taps.com, the UK’s largest online retailer of sinks and taps, has added to its Bluci collection with a range of stainless steel sinks, to offer style and durability at affordable prices.

The newly introduced Orbit and Acute range are the latest sinks to be added to the Bluci brand of sinks, taps and accessories, which are unique to Sinks-Taps.com. Created to offer consumers an alternative to others, the range consists of undermount sinks, inset sinks, granite sinks and a range of kitchen taps.

The Bluci Orbit undermount sinks are crafted with an 18/10 stainless steel, a 25mm corner radius and are available with a lifetime warranty.

The Bluci Acute range of sinks offers versatility with the facility to be fitted as an inset or undermount. They are available complete with a 15mm corner radius and lifetime warranty.

To launch the introduction of these sinks, sinks-taps.com are offering the Bluci Acute and Orbit sinks at reduced prices.

View the new Bluci Acute range here and the new Bluci Orbit range here.

In the spotlight this week; Carron Phoenix kitchen sinks

2010-03-11T17:02:00.006Z

Carron Phoenix is best known for its sink manufacturing but they can trace their roots back to 1759 when the Carron Company was founded as an iron foundry in Falkirk. Back then, The Carron Company became a manufacturing power-house, driving the industrial revolution in Scotland to a point where it employed 5,000 people, operated its own fleet of steam ships and even issued its own currency to enable global trading.

During The Carron Company's history it made domestic items like flat irons, cast iron baths, range cookers and most famously the Carronade cannons used by Wellington at Waterloo. The Carron Company could lay claim to a marketing first as it was the first organisation worldwide to have its name synonymous with a product, as Lord Nelson's flagship HMS Victory, was equipped with "Carronades". Later Carron turned its expertise to making Britain’s famous red telephone boxes and post boxes.

Today, Carron Phoenix focuses on producing sinks and taps along with waste disposal units and waste separation bins, which can be purchased from Sinks-Taps.com.

Perhaps you’re considering a granite sink? Granite kitchen sinks are known for their scratch, heat and stain resistant properties. You can be assured that knives and forks won’t score the surface, and the surface will not burn. You won’t see any colour fading with a granite sink and you can be reassured that the surface is extremely hardwearing, hygienic and resistant to most house hold cleaners. The material is versatile which allows a wide range of designs to be created, whatever the look and style of your kitchen.

Carron Phoenix granite sinks contain metallic particles which create a rich but subtle appearance in the finish. Take a look at some of the granite sinks on offer here.

A stainless steel sink may be an option you are considering. Stainless steel sinks are highly durable, extremely hygienic and are resistant to many chemicals.
Unfortunately, stainless steel sinks are not suitable with bleach and can scratch easily. Using wire wool pads to clean the stainless steel sinks can create tiny scratches which will shed small pieces of mild steel that later rust and give the appearance that your sink is rusting (this is not the case but it can be very difficult to remove the small steel particles that have adhered to the surface).
Stainless steel sinks can be easily cleaned with normal detergent and warm water. It’s also a good habit to dry your sink afterwards and buffing with a soft cloth. Long-term this will help develop a lovely rich patina and it will also ensure that no build up of limescale or other mineral deposits can occur. Have a look at some of the Carron Phoenix stainless steel sinks available to purchase today.

Carron Phoenix also produce a range of ceramic sinks. Ceramic sinks have a non–porous surface that is known for its resistance to heat and chemicals. Manufactured from fireclay in a traditional way, each ceramic sink is formed in a mould then finished by hand before the glaze is applied. The ceramic sink is then fired at high temperature in a kiln. Ceramic sinks are formed from natural materials so ceramic sinks may have small ‘inclusions’ in the surface. No two ceramic sinks are ever identical, which makes opting for a ceramic kitchen sink a very unique way of styling your kitchen.
Ceramic sinks can be chipped if sharp objects are dropped onto them but are easy to keep clean with normal detergent. Carron Phoenix ceramic sinks are available to buy online at http://www.sinks-taps.com/search.aspx?manufacturerid=1&categoryid=46&minprice=0&maxprice=0&code=

Carron Phoenix conform to a range of industry standards including ISO: 9001:2008 in Quality for manufacturing excellence, ISO 14001:2004 for commitment to the Environment and
BS OHSAS: 18001:2007 covering the Health & Safety of their workforce.

View all Carron Phoenix products at http://www.sinks-taps.com/search.aspx?manufacturerid=1&categoryid=46&minprice=0&maxprice=0&code=

Delivery to the Republic of Ireland and Beyond

2010-03-09T11:20:00.002Z

Successfully delivering to the Republic of Ireland on a monthly basis has resulted in national sink and tap retailer introducing new options for faster and cheaper delivery for those customers in the Republic of Ireland.

Sinks-Taps.com, the online retailer of kitchen sinks and kitchen taps launched its delivery to the Republic of Ireland in May last year, due to an overwhelming demand for quality products at affordable prices to the country. Delivering heavy and fragile goods by its own delivery team, the sink and tap retailer has decided to introduce an alternative courier service to deliver those goods, which are not fragile in transit, to the Republic of Ireland.

Victoria Dando, the organiser of the additional carrier options and Manager of the Sales and Customer Service teams at Sinks-Taps.com said

“We currently deliver once a month to the Republic of Ireland via our own in house delivery team, known for its exceptionally high standards of delivery, but we were finding that customers wanted other options for delivery which were faster and more affordable.

“To accommodate our customers, we have added a new carrier service which will offer more affordable surcharges for delivery and ensure their goods are delivered within a 5-7 working days, rather than the monthly service via our own delivery team. The addition of this new carrier option will allow customers to choose how they want their goods to be delivered to the Republic of Ireland.

"We can only deliver courier items to Northern Ireland and the charge for this service will remain at £15, as a non-mainland UK surcharge. Deliveries to countries beyond Northern and Southern Ireland can benefit from this service too, with our Euro48 delivery. This will provide customers with delivery to countries including Spain, Germany and France, but is limited to items which can be sent via a courier.

“The additional Republic of Ireland carrier surcharge ranges between £25 - £35 per parcel, dependant on the parcel size.

“Customers are advised to choose which delivery option suits their requirements and contact a sales representative to place an order and confirm the parcel size.

For further advice and enquiries, customers can call the sales team on 0845 6 80 80 28 Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm.

Price matched, so you don't have to...

2010-03-08T12:05:00.000Z

Sink and tap retailer leads the way in internet shopping by ensuring it’s prices are the best available on the web, with its own in house price checking solution.

National internet retailer, sinks-taps.com, has been retailing kitchen sinks and taps for over 10 years and has been party to many a pricing war with other internet retailers. Unhappy to let its customers scour the internet for the best available prices, the online store has focused on price checking its products against others, in house.

Richard Broadbent, the Managing Director of the successful site assures it’s the only way to offer the best in customer service. “Sinks-taps.com strives to offer the best in customer service. This doesn’t just stop with our courteous and trained sales and delivery staff; it’s extended to every aspect of our business.

“We understand that price is important to our customers. Our products can be easily price matched against other competitors, but we shouldn’t leave this to our customers to discover. We actively price match our products on a daily basis to ensure we are offering our products at the best possible prices.

“Any customers who do locate a product, which is cheaper at another online store, we will be happy to offer a price match.”

The price match guarantee is available to products on the sinks-taps.com website and doesn’t include kitchen appliances. Price matching is applicable to like for like products on internet sites only and is subject to the discretion of the Managing Director.

Save over £300 on CDA kitchen appliances in March

2010-03-05T15:20:00.002Z

KAD, the sister company to the successful sinks-taps.com, is offering a range of CDA appliances at reduced prices as part of its spring offering.

March promotions include a new oven and induction hob pack for under £740, an integrated dishwasher for under £270 and a range of frost free fridge freezers all under £400.

Marketing Manager Laura Shimells, who prompted the promotions, said “March brings the first signs of sunshine we have been all waiting to see. The urge to begin spring cleaning and start the DIY again is now here.

“The CDA range we have on offer are a great way to revamp the kitchen, with minimal time and effort required. CDA are a good quality manufacturer of appliances which are both stylish and affordable and the range on offer can all easily replace the tired and run down appliances you have been waiting to get rid of.

“The best offering is the oven and hob pack, which originally cost £1,040, but is now available for under £740 during March.

The March promotions can be viewed on the KAD website at http://www.kitchen-appliances-direct.co.uk/ and are only available until 31st March 2010.

Consider Villeroy & Boch for your kitchen sink

2010-03-02T16:05:00.005Z

Choosing the perfect sink for your kitchen has never been more time consuming, with the wide range of choices available of kitchen sinks, taps and accessories in a range of colours, styles, materials and finishes, where do you begin?

One of the best places to start is with a well known brand. Opting for an established manufacturer will ensure you at least get the guarantees and quality you would expect from your purchase. Brands such as Franke and Villeroy and Boch, are some of the more established names available, and all at affordable prices, so don’t think you have to spend a fortune to get the kitchen of your dreams. Villeroy and Boch, in particular, have been manufacturing high quality ceramic products since 1987 and are a worldwide, well-known name. If its ceramic sinks you’re considering, then Villeroy and Boch must be reviewed.

As with any well know brand, you may be concerned that your choice will be a mass made, poorly designed and limited in its offering. Villeroy and Boch sinks may be well known, but don’t let this dissuade you from the variety of colours, patterns and styles, making it possible to create a wealth of individual variations. You’ll also have the comfort of knowing that internationally renowned designers, such as van De Veld, Behrens and Olbrich have all been involved in the conceptual designs. The majority of the range are also owners of prestigious awards including the Red Dot Award for product design from the Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen, the “good design” award from “The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design” or the “IF product design award” from International Forum Design.

Villeroy and Boch, affectionately abbreviated by its admirers to V&B, have been implementing a high degree of optimisation in the utility value of their product, such as the easy-care ceramic finish, named "CeramicPlus". This is no marketing ploy! This finish actually makes the cleaning of these ceramic sinks really easy. Deposits such as limescale and residue are easily removed; dirt and water simply run off. Villeroy and Boch kitchen sinks are also resistant to knocks, scratches and sharp objects and are extremely heat resistant.

These ceramic sinks from Villeroy and Boch come complete with a 5 year warranty and come in a variety of styles and fittings to suit any kitchen. We would recommend taking a look at the new ranges just introduced including the Subway XM, Subway XU, Subway XS and Timeline.

Just remember, if after deciding on a ceramic sink, you must consider the dimension variances which may occur due to the nature of the natural product, and you choose a reputable company to buy from and have your sink delivered. The last thing you want is your new ceramic kitchen sink to be damaged in transit.

Price Freeze across all Franke Products until 15th March 2010

2010-03-01T10:55:00.001Z

Sinks-Taps.com is freezing prices on Franke products until 15th March, despite a global price increase from the manufacturer.

The UK’s largest online supplier of sinks and taps is giving customers the opportunity to buy Franke products at February 2010 prices, before the prices are increased in line with the global Franke price increase, which started on 1st March.

Laura Shimells, Marketing Manager for the established internet retailer said, “We can only offer these prices for 2 weeks and then we have to realise an increase across Franke products.

“We’re encouraging customers to buy now at these frozen prices.”

Franke products are one of the most trustworthy and reliable kitchen brands around. Franke kitchen sinks, taps, waste disposers and accessories can be purchased at Sinks-Taps.com. Visit http://www.sinks-taps.com/manufacturer-14-Franke.aspx

Win £100 to spend every weekend in our FREE prize draw!

2010-02-10T12:22:00.001Z

One of the UK’s largest sink and tap showrooms is offering visitors the chance to win £100 to spend instore on kitchen and bathroom sinks and taps, every weekend until the end of March.

Sinks-Taps.com, which is the UK’s largest online retailer of sinks and taps, displays a wide range of its products in its Wakefield showroom, giving customers the chance to touch and feel all the sinks and taps before purchasing.

Products on display in the showroom, based on Denby Dale Road, include popular ranges such as Franke kitchen sinks and taps, traditional Belfast ceramic sinks, chrome lever taps and stainless steel kitchen sinks along with new and stylish designs from Astracast and Caple.

Laura Shimells, the company’s Marketing Manager, is pleased to announce the promotion. “This is a fantastic opportunity to take part in a free prize draw to win £100, to spend in store at our Wakefield showroom. You’ll have the opportunity to spend your £100, if you win, on any of our great ranges of sinks and taps that we have available at the showroom.

“All you have to do is visit the store on a Saturday between 9am – 5pm or Sunday 10am – 4pm, and complete an entry slip. Each week, 1 winner will be drawn at random and announced instore. No purchase is necessary, so it’s well worth a visit!”

Entries can be submitted instore every Saturday and Sunday between Saturday 13th February and Sunday 28th March 2010. Terms and conditions apply. For full details, visit the Wakefield showroom.

Sinks-Taps.com
Wakefield Showroom
Headway Business Park
Denby Dale Road
Wakefield
WF2 7AZ

Open Saturdays 9am – 5pm and Sundays 10am - 4pm.

Sinks-Taps launches fast delivery for £4.99

2010-01-25T13:52:00.000Z

Leeds based sink and tap retailer looks set to reduce delivery times by offering next day delivery options across a range of its popular sinks and taps, for just £4.99.

Sinks-taps.com, the UK’s largest online retailer of sinks and taps for kitchens and bathrooms, has opened up a new section on its website to offer customers a range of products which can be received the next day.

The products available for next day delivery, which include, Franke taps, In-Sink Erator waste disposal units and Astracast sinks, are all eligible for next day delivery, providing purchases are made by 2pm on the day of purchase.

Sinks-Taps.com’s unique set up is one of the reasons this new service can be offered. Known for it’s unrivalled service for opening and inspecting all goods on entry to the warehouse and the ability to hold over 6,000 items in stock, the online retailer has the ability to offer a next day delivery service, at no extra cost, to the customer.

Simon Nelson, the company’s Logistics Manager who looks after the quality control and warehouse departments, is delighted with the new service the company is offering. “It’s what we have been working towards and it’s good to see that customers are taking advantage of the next day delivery service we have made available.

“Providing customers make their purchase from our range of next day delivery products by 2pm, customers can save up to £19.99 on delivery charges.”

Customer can choose from the range of next day delivery items by visiting the next day delivery items section or calling the sales team on 0845 6 80 80 28. Next day delivery items are subject to terms and conditions.

Save £61 on the Franke Davos Kitchen Tap

2010-01-24T22:48:00.005Z

The Franke Davos Monobloc kitchen tap is currently on offer at Sinks-Taps.com for only £85 for a limited time only.

This fantastic priced tap is available in chrome and silksteel, and if ordered before 2pm, can be delivered next day.

The Franke Davos tap, benefits from:

GUARANTEE:
5 YEARS ON WORKING PARTS
1 YEAR ON FINISH

Quarter Turn Mixer
Swivel spout
Ceramic Disc Operation
Attractive wing handles
Solid Brass Body
Copper tail pipes supplied
Requires standard 35mm hole
Requires 0.39 bar minimum
Conforms to WRC requirements
Dimensions:
Spout Reach 230mm
Overall Height 245mm
Height to under spout 210mm
Base Diameter 55mm
Handle Width 150mm

Buy the Franke Davos Tap at Sinks-Taps.com today. Offer only available whilst stocks last.

Franke Danube Kitchen Tap

2010-01-22T00:47:00.003Z

Sinks-Taps.com is currently offering the Franke Danube kitchen tap for only £62, that's a saving of £27 on a top brand of kitchen taps.

The Franke Danube tap, which is available in chrome, benefits from:

5 YEARS ON WORKING PARTS
1 YEAR ON FINISH
Ceramic Disc
Chrome Finish
Swivel Spout
Brass body
Fantastic value
Copper tail pipes
Requires 0.39 bar pressure
Dimensions:
Base Diameter: 50mm
Overall Height: 220mm
Spout Reach: 232mm
Height to under Spout: 185mm

Buy the Franke Danube Tap at Sinks-Taps.com today. Offer only available whilst stocks last.

Sinks-Taps.com reduces delivery charges for Scotland

2010-01-20T15:30:00.001Z

Sinks-Taps.com, which is in its 10th year of trading, has reduced delivery costs for heavy and fragile goods delivered to Scotland in a bid to see increased orders across the Scottish border.

The Yorkshire based online retailer of sinks and taps is home to over 6,000 products which are all available to purchase online with delivery available across the UK.

Delivering as far as John O’Groats, Sinks-Taps.com is now looking to see more Scottish customers purchase from the site, backed by the reduced delivery costs and the hundreds of testimonials the retailer receives.

Richard Broadbent, the Managing Director of the successful online company said, “Reducing delivery costs for our Scottish customers it a great way to say thank you for their continued business and encourage more people in Scotland to purchase from Sinks-Taps.

“We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and competitive prices. This measure to reduce delivery costs is just another way of showing that we listen to our customers and reduce costs where possible. We aim to ensure our customers are getting the best possible service at the most affordable prices.”

The UK’s largest online retailer of sinks and taps delivers all heavy and fragile goods using its own home delivery team of uniformed, professional staff in branded vans.

Unlike others, the retailer opens and inspects all goods upon arrival into the warehouse and again on delivery with the customer. For more information on the product ranges and delivery to Scotland, visit www.sinks-taps.com.

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Sinks-Taps.com Launches Live Chat Support

2009-11-26T15:19:00.000Z

Sink and tap retailer, Sinks-Taps.com has launched a new customer service tool that allows customers to find answers to their questions in “real time”.

As part of the customer focused offering, visitors to the Sinks-Taps.com website will be able to communicate with a Sinks-Taps.com representative in an instant messaging facility.

Visitors using the Live Chat service will be able to contact Sales, After Sales, Accounts and Order Tracking departments for product information, payment queries, expected delivery times and after sales support.

Marketing Manager Laura Shimells, who was recently recruited in September of this year said: “This service is another option customers can choose from to contact us. Unlike other retailers, we actively encourage visitors to get in touch, from simply asking what is on offer to providing technical support to customers choosing the right tap for their water system.

“Sometimes visitors browsing the website cannot or may choose not to call us. The Live Chat facility gives visitors the opportunity to contact us online, receive instant answers and talk to a representative outside normal office hours.”

Sinks-Taps.com is the UK’s largest online retailer of sinks and taps, selling to over 30,000 customers per year and is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this year.

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KAD Group focuses on delivering to Ireland

2009-10-19T12:01:00.000+01:00

UK’s largest online retailer of sinks and taps is now focusing its attention to customers in Ireland.

Back in May of this year, the sink and tap retailer based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, launched its home delivery service to customers in Southern Ireland.

Delivering within a 50 mile radius of Dublin, the company wants to provide customers across the waters with the same unique service mainland UK customers are accustomed to.

Logistics Manager, Simon Nelson, who is driving forward the home delivery service said, “Since May we have seen a steady flow of Southern Ireland customers ordering from us. We aim to see demand increase so we can start delivering throughout the whole of Southern Ireland, ideally on a weekly basis.

“We pride ourselves on being the best and that’s why we introduced our own fleet of home delivery vans to ensure all of our products reach our customers in perfect condition. Unlike others, we inspect all goods coming into the warehouse before repackaging and dispatching. Our delivery drivers will then inspect the goods with the customer on delivery.”

The online retailer has been established since 1999 and currently offers nearly 10,000 products on its dedicated sinks and taps website, www.sinks-taps.com.

The company, which is part of the KAD Group, retails kitchen appliances through its sister site, www.kitchen-appliances-direct.com, which also offers delivery to Southern Ireland customers.

Office Manager Promotion at KAD Limited

2009-10-12T13:06:00.000+01:00

KAD Limited has promoted Victoria Dando to Office Manager due to the continued expansion of their customer service and sales team at Leeds based sink and tap retailer.

Victoria will be responsible for driving forward the high standards of customer service KAD Limited excels in and will be responsible for meeting sales targets. Victoria is a dedicated member of staff and has a willingness to progress the departments she manages, she is a very focused individual who will always strive to exceed in anything that is given to her.

Victoria has worked for the company for 4 years, working in both the sales and customer service teams along with dealing with various suppliers and manufacturers.

KAD Limited launch new marketing department

2009-10-12T09:12:00.000+01:00

KAD Limited has appointed Laura Shimells as the Marketing Manager in a newly created role and department.

KAD Limited, based in Leeds, which manages Sinks-Taps.com, is the UK’s largest online retailer of sinks and taps and Laura will be responsible for all promotions and campaigns, public relations and the development of the new Bluci brand.

Laura joins with 3 and half years marketing experience from online retail and the sport and leisure industry and is currently studying a Masters in Online Communication.

Sinks-Taps continues free accessory offer

2009-10-08T16:11:00.000+01:00

Yorkshire based sink and tap retailer extends Astracast offers due to the high demand from customers renovating their homes before Christmas.

Sinks-Taps.com, which retails nearly 10,000 products from its Leeds based warehouse, has announced it’s going to extend the successful Astracast free accessory offer due to the popularity of the promotion.

Richard Broadbent, Managing Director of Sinks-Taps.com commented, “This offer has been particularly strong throughout the summer. We have seen an increase in demand for the range which is offering free accessories worth £79, so we have agreed to continue the offer until stocks last.

“We aim to offer the latest ranges of sinks and taps at the best possible prices, so this free accessory offer extension is exactly what customers are wanting, when every penny counts.”

Astracast sinks on the free accessory offer start at £189 plus delivery charges.

Sinks-Taps.com will be continuing the offer until stocks last, which can be found at
www.sinks-taps.com