Mechline Taps

The Mechline AquaJet AJPR20-SH is a deck-mounted pre-rinse spray tap designed for pot wash and dishwash stations in commercial kitchens. It uses a single pedestal with twin monobloc water feed connections, lever controls for hot and cold mixing, and a standard spray gun on a flexible hose. The result is a directed, controllable rinse action that working pot wash stations depend on during continuous service.

At the pot wash, a pre-rinse spray is among the hardest-used fittings in the kitchen — handled constantly, often by multiple staff across a shift, with little tolerance for delay or fuss. The lever controls on the AquaJet allow single-handed adjustment of temperature and flow, which matters when staff are moving at pace. The short-style neck keeps spray contained within the sink bowl rather than overshooting, which is particularly useful where overhead clearance is limited or sink bays are compact. A focused spray that efficiently shifts food residue before items enter the dishwasher also reduces the load on each wash cycle, which over time can contribute to lower chemical use and energy consumption.

• Deck-mounted twin monobloc design suits most standard sink station setups
• Lever controls allow rapid, one-handed flow and temperature adjustment
• Short-style neck keeps spray contained in lower-clearance or compact sink bays
• Standard spray gun delivers focused rinse action for efficient pre-scraping
• WRAS approved for compliance with UK water regulations in commercial premises

Installation requires a deck-mounted surface with sufficient thickness to accept the monobloc fitting, along with hot and cold supply connections at standard half-inch male fittings. This is a spray-only unit — there is no bowl filler on this configuration. If your station also requires a fill function, a different configuration within the AquaJet range is worth considering before you order. The WRAS approval is particularly relevant for new installations where building control or water authority sign-off is required.

This unit is well suited to cafés, pubs, school kitchens, care homes, and similar small to medium operations where a reliable, compliant pre-rinse spray is the priority. For very high-volume pot wash areas running continuous back-to-back service, a heavier-duty configuration may be a better fit for the demand placed on it.

If you are unsure whether this configuration suits your sink setup, water supply arrangement, or installation requirements, our team is glad to talk it through before you commit.

The Dormont Aquajet is a wall-mounted pre-rinse spray unit designed for heavy use in commercial pot wash and warewashing areas. It consists of a single water feed assembly with a heavy-duty angled hose, spray gun, and built-in restraining wire. The unit supplies water through a large bore hose, which supports a strong, consistent spray pattern suitable for shifting food residue quickly from pots, pans, and service ware before they enter the dishwasher.

In a busy kitchen, a pre-rinse unit takes a considerable amount of punishment. The Aquajet is built to withstand that day-to-day pressure. The restraining wire is a practical detail worth noting — it limits how far the hose can be pulled, which reduces wear on the connection points and keeps the gun away from standing water in the sink, helping to maintain hygiene standards over time. When fitted with an appropriate mixing valve, it is also suitable for use with a mixed hot and cold water supply, which is a common requirement in most commercial installations.

Key operational advantages include:

• Large bore hose delivers strong spray coverage for effective pre-rinsing
• Integral restraining wire reduces hose wear and limits overstretching
• Gun hook included for safe, hygienic storage between uses
• Meets WRc backflow prevention requirements for UK installations
• Easy to strip down for routine cleaning and servicing

Installation is straightforward for a qualified plumber. The unit requires a wall mounting point and a water supply connection; a mixing valve is needed separately if a blended water feed is required. The compact footprint means it fits within a standard pot wash bay without impeding workflow, though it is worth confirming the wall fixing position suits your sink configuration before installation.

This unit is well suited to cafés, pub kitchens, school canteens, and smaller restaurant operations where a reliable, easy-to-maintain pre-rinse station is needed. For larger sites running continuous dishwasher cycles with very high throughput, a higher-capacity pre-rinse arrangement may be worth considering. If you are unsure which specification best fits your setup, the team is happy to talk it through before you order.

The Mechline AquaJet AJPR40-ST-BF2-S is a panel-mounted pre-rinse spray unit designed for commercial sink stations. It combines a standard spray gun with a 300mm bowl filler on a twin pedestal, fed by twin half-inch female water connections. WRAS approval confirms the unit meets UK water regulations, which is a mandatory requirement for any commercial food service installation.

Pre-rinse units like this are a practical fixture in warewashing areas. Kitchen staff can rinse plates, pans, and gastronorm containers quickly before they go through a dishwasher or glasswasher, keeping throughput moving during busy service. The lever controls allow one-handed operation without interrupting workflow, and the twin-feed configuration helps maintain consistent pressure at the spray head. Having the bowl filler integrated into the same unit removes the need for a separate tap, which keeps the sink station tidier and frees up deck space.

• WRAS approved for compliant installation across UK commercial premises
• Lever-operated spray gun allows quick, one-handed rinsing during service
• 300mm bowl filler integrated alongside the spray gun on one unit
• Twin pedestal panel-mount suits most standard commercial sink configurations
• Twin half-inch female connections keep plumbing straightforward

Installation is panel-mounted directly onto the sink deck or work surface. You will need twin hot and cold supplies with half-inch female connections already in place. It is also worth checking your incoming water pressure before fitting — low-pressure supplies can limit spray gun performance, which is a common issue worth confirming with your plumber at the planning stage.

This unit is well suited to small and medium commercial kitchen sink stations, café and pub kitchens, staff canteens, and similar environments where a combined spray and fill function adds practical value. For higher-throughput warewashing areas with more intensive daily demands, a heavier-duty configuration may be a better long-term choice.

If you would like to talk through whether this unit suits your sink setup or water supply before going ahead, the team is happy to help.

The Mechline AquaTechnix TX-500BL are a pair of deck-mounted basin taps supplied with 3-inch lever handles and a half-inch water connection. Sold as a pair for separate hot and cold feeds, they are designed for single-hole pedestal mounting and suit standard commercial basin installations in kitchen and washroom environments.

In a commercial setting, tap fittings take considerably more daily use than their domestic counterparts — frequently operated with wet or gloved hands, often knocked rather than turned, and rarely given the care a domestic user might apply. The lever format on these taps is well suited to that kind of working environment. Levers are quicker to operate and easier to manage under load than knurled or crosshead fittings, which is a practical consideration in any busy kitchen ancillary or staff washroom.

From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages are straightforward:

• WRAS approval confirms compliance with Water Regulations Advisory Scheme requirements — relevant where local authority inspections apply
• Half-inch BSP connections are the standard fitting in most UK commercial plumbing installations, simplifying replacement or retrofit
• Deck mounting with a single-hole pedestal suits most commercial basin types without modification
• Lever handles allow quick, single-handed operation — useful in food preparation areas where hygiene protocols restrict prolonged contact

Installation is straightforward for any competent plumber familiar with commercial basin fitting. Standard half-inch supply connections mean these taps will seat directly onto most existing commercial basin infrastructure without adaptors. As with any tap replacement in a food business, it is worth confirming with your local water authority or environmental health officer that WRAS-approved fittings satisfy any site-specific requirements.

These taps are well suited to staff handwashing basins, ancillary sink stations, and welfare facilities in commercial kitchens, catering operations, and food production environments. They are a practical, compliant choice for straightforward basin installations. If you require sensor-operated, thermostatic, or higher-flow tap solutions for busier or more specialist applications, alternatives are available within the range.

If you are unsure whether these taps are the right specification for your basin or installation, our team is happy to talk it through before you order.

The Mechline CaterTap WRCT-500MD is a deck-mounted mixer tap designed for commercial kitchen and catering environments. It combines hot and cold feeds through a single spout, controlled by twin dome-head levers, and features a swivel spout that allows the water flow to be directed across the sink bowl as needed. The half-inch connection is standard for the majority of UK commercial plumbing supplies.

In day-to-day kitchen use, a reliable mixer tap at the pot wash or preparation sink takes a considerable amount of punishment — repeated handling by multiple staff members, exposure to cleaning chemicals, and near-constant use during service. The CaterTap range from Mechline is built with commercial settings in mind rather than light domestic use, and the dome head controls are a practical choice where ease of operation matters, including use with wet or gloved hands.

Key practical points worth noting:

• WRAS approved, confirming compliance with UK water regulations for commercial installation
• Swivel spout adds flexibility across wider sink bowls or twin-bowl configurations
• Dome head controls are straightforward to operate and simple to clean around
• Deck-mounted fitting suits the majority of standard catering sinks with pre-drilled tap holes
• Twin-feed mixer format allows temperature adjustment at the point of use

From an installation standpoint, this tap requires a deck with an appropriate hole diameter to accept the fitting, along with accessible hot and cold half-inch supplies. It is worth confirming your existing pipework connections and deck thickness before ordering, particularly on older sinks where hole sizes can vary. A qualified plumber should carry out the installation to ensure the WRAS approval remains valid.

This tap is well suited to small to medium commercial kitchens, cafés, delis, and food preparation areas where a straightforward, compliant mixer tap is needed at a sink station. For very high-throughput sites or applications requiring sensor operation or pre-rinse capability, a different tap type may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether this model fits your sink configuration or water supply setup, we are happy to help you work through the details before you order.