Advantage HB300PFB-WRAS Knee Operated Wash Basin – WRAS Approved
Product Description
The Advantage HB300PFB-WRAS is a wall-mounted, knee-operated wash hand basin designed for commercial food preparation and catering environments where hands-free operation is a hygiene or regulatory requirement. WRAS approval confirms...
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Product Description
The Advantage HB300PFB-WRAS is a wall-mounted, knee-operated wash hand basin designed for commercial food preparation and catering environments where hands-free operation is a hygiene or regulatory requirement. WRAS approval confirms the unit meets Water Regulations Advisory Scheme standards for use with the UK mains water supply, which is a common requirement during environmental health inspections and new build sign-offs.
The knee-operated timed tap allows kitchen staff to start and stop the flow of water without using their hands, reducing cross-contamination risk at the point of washing. This is particularly relevant in food production, prep kitchens, and any site operating under HACCP-based hygiene protocols. The integral rear splashback helps protect the wall surface around the basin, and the satin finish is straightforward to wipe down during routine cleaning.
From a practical standpoint, this basin offers a compact footprint that suits tight wall spaces in smaller kitchens, pass areas, or staff welfare corridors. Key operational points to consider:
- Wall-mounted via keyhole slots — fixing surface must be solid and capable of supporting the unit
- Supplied with a combined overflow and waste kit — simplifies installation
- Timed knee-operated tap reduces water waste compared to a standard lever tap
- Satin finish is easy to clean and resists surface marking in daily use
- WRAS-approved components satisfy water fittings regulations for commercial installations
Installation is straightforward for a competent plumber, though the wall fixing point should be assessed beforehand — plasterboard alone is unlikely to provide adequate support. The unit connects to a standard hot and cold supply via the mixing valve and discharges through a 1½ inch waste outlet. It is best suited to kitchens with an existing plumbing run nearby, as a long new run would add to installation cost and complexity.
This basin is well suited to small to medium commercial kitchens, cafés, school kitchens, food vans with fixed prep areas, and any site where a designated handwash point is required by hygiene legislation. It is a practical, code-compliant choice rather than a high-throughput fixture — sites with very high staff numbers or multiple simultaneous users may want to consider a larger or additional unit.
If you are fitting out a new kitchen or need to confirm this basin meets the requirements of your specific site, our team is happy to talk through the options with you before you order.
Key Features
- WRAS-approved components meet UK water fittings regulations for commercial use
- Timed knee-operated tap enables fully hands-free operation at the basin
- Integral rear splashback protects the wall surface during daily use
- Wall-mounted via keyhole slots with combined overflow and waste kit included
- Mixing valve delivers blended hot and cold water through a single outlet
Operational Benefits
- Hands-free operation reduces cross-contamination risk during food preparation
- WRAS approval supports compliance during environmental health inspections
- Timed tap reduces unnecessary water use compared to a standard lever tap
- Compact wall-mounted footprint suits tight spaces without sacrificing hygiene provision
- Satin finish wipes down quickly, keeping routine cleaning straightforward during service
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, in most commercial installations in the UK the water fittings used must comply with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, and WRAS-approved products provide a clear route to demonstrating compliance. Environmental health officers and building control inspectors will often check that handwash fittings meet these standards, so specifying a WRAS-approved basin from the outset avoids potential issues at sign-off.
- The basin mounts via keyhole slots on the rear panel, so the wall surface needs to be solid masonry, concrete block, or a suitably backed timber or steel frame — plasterboard alone will not provide adequate support for a commercial wash basin in regular use. It is worth confirming your wall construction before ordering, and a competent plumber or installer should assess the fixing points as part of the job.
- This unit is well suited as a dedicated handwash point for a small kitchen team or as an additional basin in a larger operation. For sites with a high number of staff needing simultaneous or very frequent access, a second basin or a larger unit may be more practical — a single compact basin can become a bottleneck during busy pre-service preparation if the whole team relies on it.