Finding Choice Sanitary Toilet Repair Parts

Finding Choice  Sanitary Toilet Repair Parts

Choice Plumbing has been making toilets for a long time and there’s a reason why they’re still around. From classic to modern designs and everything in between, all offering quality water-efficient performance, Choice toilets are definitely worth keeping. So what do you do when your high performing Choice Sanitary toilet stops performing so well? You repair it, of course!

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Plumbing Materials in Nigeria

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The first step in fixing your toilet is finding out what’s actually wrong with it – and luckily for you, we’ve got a handy guide to troubleshooting your toilet. Once you’ve figured out what’s wrong, you’ll need to find the right parts to fix the problem. Sometimes this is easy, sometimes it’s not so easy, but with a little investigative work and the help of your friends at choicesanitary.com, hopefully it won’t be that difficult.

Start by trying to find your toilet model number. Grab a flashlight, CAREFULLY remove the tank lid (and place it somewhere safe and out of the way), and look around inside the tank for a model number. Older Choice toilet model numbers are typically three digits long – most of which start with a “1” for two-piece toilets or a “7” for one-piece toilets. Newer, more water-efficient toilets are generally four digits long and most begin with a “3”.

Usually the model number will be stamped onto the back wall or side of the toilet tank, along with “Choice Sanitary” and a gpf (gallons per flush) rating. Don’t ignore the gpf rating! As toilet regulations and water-efficiency standards have changed over the years, Choice Sanitary has taken a somewhat different approach than some other toilet manufacturers in remaining compliant with regulations. Rather than discontinuing and replacing many of their toilet designs, they have simply re-designed the way some of their existing models flush. Thus, you could have an Alto Series toilet with a 3.5gpf, 1.6gpf or 1.28gpf rating. They may look the same on the outside, but the way they work on the inside can be drastically different.

It’s important to note at this point, that any toilet that flushes well is holistically designed – meaning the amount of water, the flush mechanism, the way the water is delivered, the trapway, etc. (essentially the entire toilet) has been designed to work as a complete unit. What this means for you, as the owner and/or fixer of the toilet, is that in order for your Choice Sanitary toilet to continue to flush well you need to make sure you’re getting the parts that are appropriate for your toilet’s gpf rating. You simply can’t put a flush valve that delivers 1.6gpf in a 3.5gpf toilet and expect it to work well.

So once you’ve found your toilet model number and your gpf rating, what’s next? Finding parts. We have a complete choice toilet repair parts listing to help you out – just find your toilet model number, click on it, and see the parts you’ll need to fix your toilet. This listing can also be helpful if for some reason you can’t find your model number. Browse the available pictures of Choice Sanitary toilets until you find the one that looks like what you have, then again click to see your parts.

One thing that may confuse some people at this point (especially those who have some previous experience with toilet repair), is that certain Choice Sanitary parts are highly unique. Most notably, their flush valves. While some models may use the traditional flapper valve, others use a kind of canister-style valve. These valves use the same trip levers as their flapper-using counterparts, but the entire top of the valve is lifted up and the water flows in from all sides. Usually, if you have a toilet leak with this type of valve, you simply need to replace the seal around the valve opening. So if you look into your toilet and see something that looks like this – don’t panic!

This uniqueness of parts can actually be very helpful for those who can’t find a model number for their Choice Sanitary toilet. If you look into your toilet and see one of the unique canister flush valves but no model number, your next step is to pull out a tape measure. Since the canister flush valves only come in three types – 3.5gpf, 1.6gpf, and dual flush (which are distinctly different from the other two) – it is fairly easy to determine which style you need, then measure your existing valve or the inside of your tank to figure out what height you need. It’s the same with trip levers, just measure to determine the length you need and then compare angles to make sure it will reach the flush valve or flapper chain.

While finding replacement parts for Choice Sanitary toilets can be somewhat easier than with other brands, we’re always happy to help if you are confused or unsure about which parts you need. Simply contact one of our customer service representatives and we’ll do everything we can to make sure you’re getting what you need to fix your Choice Sanitary toilet!

Why Are Little Kids in Japan So Independent?

In Japan, small children take the subway and run errands alone, no parent in sight. The reason why has more to do with social trust than self-reliance.

A schoolgirl walks through a Tokyo subway station. (Toru Hanai / Reuters)

 

 

It’s a common sight on Japanese mass transit: children troop through train cars, singly or in small groups, looking for seats.

They wear knee socks, polished patent leather shoes, and plaid jumpers, with wide-brimmed hats fastened under the chin and train passes pinned to their backpacks. The kids are as young as six or seven, on their way to and from school, and there is nary a guardian in sight.

Parents in Japan regularly send their kids out into the world at a very young age. A popular television show called Hajimete no Otsukai, or My First Errand, features children as young as two or three being sent out to do a task for their family. As they tentatively make their way to the greengrocer or bakery, their progress is secretly filmed by a camera crew. The show has been running for more than 25 years.

 

Kaito, a 12-year-old in Tokyo, has been riding the train by himself between the homes of his parents, who share his custody, since he was nine. “At first I was a little worried,” he admits, “whether I could ride the train alone. But only a little worried.”
Now, he says, it’s easy. His parents were apprehensive at first, too, but they went ahead because they felt he was old enough, and lots of other kids were doing it safely.

“Honestly, what I remember thinking at the time is, the trains are safe and on time and easy to navigate, and he’s a smart kid,” Kaito’s stepmother says. (His parents asked not to publish his last name and their names for the sake of privacy.)

“I took the trains on my own when I was younger than him in Tokyo,” his stepmother recalls. “We didn’t have cell phones back in my day, but I still managed to go from point A to point B on the train. If he gets lost, he can call us.”

What accounts for this unusual degree of independence? Not self-sufficiency, in fact, but “group reliance,” according to Dwayne Dixon, a cultural anthropologist who wrote his doctoral dissertation on Japanese youth. “[Japanese] kids learn early on that, ideally, any member of the community can be called on to serve or help others,” he says.

This assumption is reinforced at school, where children take turns cleaning and serving lunch instead of relying on staff to perform such duties. This “distributes labor across various shoulders and rotates expectations, while also teaching everyone what it takes to clean a toilet, for instance,” Dixon says.

Taking responsibility for shared spaces means that children have pride of ownership and understand in a concrete way the consequences of making a mess, since they’ll have to clean it up themselves. This ethic extends to public space more broadly (one reason Japanese streets are generally so clean). A child out in public knows he can rely on the group to help in an emergency.

Japan has a very low crime rate, which is surely a key reason parents feel confident about sending their kids out alone. But small-scaled urban spaces and a culture of walking and transit use also foster safety and, perhaps just as important, the perception of safety.

“Public space is scaled so much better—old, human-sized spaces that also control flow and speed,” Dixon notes. In Japanese cities, people are accustomed to walking everywhere, and public transportation trumps car culture; in Tokyo, half of all trips are made on rail or bus, and a quarter on foot. Drivers are used to sharing the road and yielding to pedestrians and cyclists.

5 growth tips to turn £1m into £10m

The idea of growth has an elusive appeal to anyone in business. Especially to anyone who has ever had to stand in front of the board or a new client to present next quarter’s growth figures.
IglooBooks grew from turnover of £1m to £10m between 2006 and 2011. I’ve outlined five tips which in the early years really helped us grow.

1. Make successful allies

Sometimes it just takes the right connection to kick start your business. When it comes to growth, a little networking can go a long way. We made close connections with the UK’s best known supermarkets which gave us greater visibility and allowed us to take the next step in our expansion.
Your business partners play a big part in your success so look at your network and aim to deal with a mix of large, blue-chip companies as well as start-ups. This ensures the perfect balance of stability and risk.
Network whenever you can because that great new business contact might be only one phone call (or LinkedIn message) away.

2. Export more, export smarter

Finding a gap in a foreign market really can transform your company. To continue growing our business we always look at every single possible channel, assess it and then chase it.
Ask yourself a few questions. How far can I afford to travel? Are there any language barriers? And which regions are well connected? Just remember to prepare the necessary infrastructure when expanding overseas.
For IglooBooks this meant understanding our customers’ requirements and how these differ from our home markets. For example, we now ship to 47 countries and needed a freight forwarding infrastructure that could support this.
Of course, with books, we need to take into consideration that the book also needs to be translated as we publish in 37 languages.

3. Keep your business as lean as possible

This is a tough one but you’ll do better if you cut costs, shrink spending and prioritise the parts of your business with most potential to grow. Staying lean helped us remain agile enough to quickly find alternative distributors when some of our regulars were hit by the recession.
So it may sound like a paradox but growth really can result from shrinking. Decrease expenses where possible by asking, do I really need this? Can my company still run successfully without it? If the answer is yes, then consider letting it go.
Streamline your business and you’ll find it easier to make profit even when times are tough. Our business is in constant change, looking to maximise efficiencies whilst achieving the best costs possible.
We regularly review all our suppliers and alternatives to ensure that we are working with the best in the business and receiving the best value for this service.

4. Have clear objectives

First, I would say have a business plan – and second, review it regularly. We’ve had to adapt our strategy to take account of new opportunities as and when they arise.
Ideas are cheap and a well thought out plan will give you a set of clear objectives to work towards. You might find it easiest to set your financial objectives and then work back from this point.
The IglooBooks business plan is a comprehensive 48-page document looking at all aspects of our current business and containing action plans for the following three years.

5. Stay ahead of the curve

Always be on the lookout for new ways to innovate. If a competitor is catching up, ask yourself why. Observe what those around you are doing and do it better. Much of IglooBooks’ growth came from changes we made to our product mix.
We constantly explore new product areas while staying close to our core market of books, books plus and digital books. For instance, our Brand Licensing division which concentrates on creating books with the latest exciting brands is our latest large growth area. This year, we are expecting turnover in this area to triple.
And finally, remain true to your vision. Listen to advice and be aware of the risks but remember, speculation is the key to growth. There is a saying that goes you only regret what you haven’t done. So, in short, go out and try it for yourself.

Best bathroom brands: Planning a bathroom Bathroom ideas

Your bathroom or shower room should be functional and practical, but also somewhere you can unwind. This guide will help you decide how to strike the best balance for you.

Whether you have a small or large bathroom, you'll want to get the best for your money. That's why we've surveyed Which? members to find out what they thought of the big bathroom brands they've used including Bathstore, Victoria Plumb, Homebase and B&Q.

Visit our guide to the best bathroom brands to find out which came top for quality of products and finish, customer service and value for money.

Where better to start your bathroom, en suite or wet room revamp than with some inspiration from our gallery with a range of bathroom design ideas.

The bathroom is generally one of the smallest spaces in the house, which has benefits as well as challenges when it comes to buying a new one. On the one hand, some small luxurious touches, such as expensive-looking tiles or taps, will have more impact in a small space. But on the other hand, you can find yourself limited by space and awkward angles.

Bathroom designs
There are different types of bathrooms, from simple designs with a standard bath, toilet and basin, right through to a wet room or cloakroom with no bath or shower. Whatever your set up, think about who will use the bathroom and how, as this will impact how you design it:

Is it a family bathroom? If so, you'll probably want to factor in lots of storage space.
Do you rarely bath but always shower? Then consider a standalone shower or wet room instead of installing a bath you won't use.
If you like baths and showers, a bath with a shower over it would give you the option to be flexible.
Is space at a premium? Think about how you could incorporate storage cupboards on the walls rather than floor, maybe above the bath or even built-in underneath.
Do you want to use your bathroom to relax in? Consider getting a freestanding bath for a luxurious feel and having somewhere close by to store candles and magazines.
Are you a couple sharing the bathroom? How about getting two basins to make getting ready in the morning less chaotic?
If you'll be using it to do your make-up or to dress in then you'll want to make sure there is plenty of light and a mirror.
Asking yourself these questions will help you define the little changes to make or elements to incorporate that will make a lot of difference to your bathroom and your enjoyment of it.

En suite bathrooms, shower rooms and cloakrooms
Small bathrooms ideas and wet rooms
If you don’t have much room to play with, look for corner sinks or toilets. There are plenty of products on offer that are smaller than standard sizes. Wall-hung units can save floor space and give the visual impression that the room is bigger than it actually is.

You could also consider having shelves - glass or rails for towels will make the room look bigger - or hooks on the walls. Heated towel rails can mean you don’t need to make room for a separate radiator.

A wet room - a fully tiled shower room that doesn’t have a screen or shower tray - can also be a good option if you’re pushed for space. However, if the bathroom is very small, it’s advisable to have a screen or curtain so your towel, toilet and loo roll don’t get wet.


Adding an en suite or extra loo can make a big difference when you have visitors, not to mention adding value to your home. Look for dead space that you aren’t using for anything important and that is near the waste pipe. For example, you could use the space currently taken up by fitted wardrobes in a bedroom, or divide a big room with a partition wall.

Another option is to take space from two rooms rather than one - easier if the walls you want to use are partitions rather than structural. Make sure you can still fit a single or double bed in the remaining space, though, rather than losing a bedroom. If you want a downstairs loo, think about whether there’s space you could use under your stairs or divide from the kitchen or
Bathroom cabinets and bathroom storage
Think about how much storage space you will need in your bathroom. You can get built-in cabinets - for example ones that sit around the basin, which will make use of wasted space - or freestanding ones that give you flexibility to move it around. Again, corner units are a good way to make use of the space.

Many of the brands we reviewed offer a range of storage solutions, but if your bathroom is a particularly awkward space, you could consider asking a local tradesman to build something bespoke to your bathroom.

You could also use any recesses or windowsills for shelf storage, and storage baskets or wire racks for the corner of the bath help to keep toiletries tidy.

Bathroom flooring and bathroom tiles
You can use pretty much anything for your bathroom floor as long as it’s waterproof and won’t get too slippery when wet.

These days most people choose tiles (marble or granite look good), sheeted or tiled vinyl (a sensible option if you’re on a budget), or laminate, to replicate the effect of wood.

It’s also possible to have a hardwood floor, but you’ll need to treat it and make sure you don’t leave it wet. For an ultra-modern and very practical effect, you could even use concrete.

Underfloor heating adds a really cosy touch (as well as helping to dry the bathroom and prevent damp and mould from forming) if you have hard floors. If you're considering underfloor heating, visit our guide to get an idea on the costs involved.

As well as possibly using tiles for your floor, you'll need to use tiles on the walls around the shower or bath, which should be added after they're fitted. You can also get the same tiles for your bathroom walls and floor if you want a streamlined look.

Options for wall tile types include glass, ceramic or natural stone. There are matt or gloss tiles, and you can have small mosaic ones right through to large tiles, which can make a bathroom feel larger.

Tiles can also be used to make a statement - bold colours or different finishes can have a big impact. If they're used sparingly, such as just around a shower or even statement tiles as a strip running through plain white tiles, they don't have to be expensive.

Updating your bathroom on a budget
If you’re not sure you can afford to get an entirely new bathroom, there are ways to it a fresh new look but on a budget without replacing the sanitary ware (the toilet, bath, sink and shower).

Cleaning and regrouting
Shower room
Simply cleaning the grouting can make a huge difference to how your bathroom looks
First, you’ll need to do a thorough clean. If the grouting is mouldy, try using a specialist cleaning product available from supermarkets and DIY stores. If that doesn’t work, buy an anti-mould grout-reviving pen, which you can get in black or white depending on the colour of your grouting. If you choose to redo the grouting altogether, use a sealer that will help prevent staining and mould growth in the future.

To further prevent the mould coming back, try to leave the bathroom window open after showering or, if there isn’t a window, install an extractor fan and leave the door open when you leave the room.

If you are lucky enough to have a cast iron bath but the ceramic covering has started to crack, consider buying a resurfacing kit or hiring someone to do a professional job for you, rather than replacing it. When you come to sell your home, buyers tend to rate period features.

Decorating your bathroom
When it comes to decorating, specialist tile paints can give you a new look without the hassle and expense of re-tiling. Alternatively, consider using board panels, waterproof boards that can be easily secured to the bathroom wall. They come in plain or patterned designs, some even giving a tile effect.

If most of the walls are tiled but some surfaces are painted, simply changing the paint colour can achieve a whole new look - and because of the relatively small amount of wall you have to paint, it will take less time and money than redecorating an un-tiled room. Do make sure you buy paint that’s suitable for bathrooms though - ideally go for an anti-mould, gloss paint.

Bathroom accessories
After this it is a matter of accessorising. Consider buying new curtains or blinds, perhaps adding a new shower curtain or panel or even putting down a new floor (vinyl’s cheapest). Replacing the mirror and/or door handles can also make a difference, as can seemingly small touches such as the hand towels.

Bathroom DIY: the practicalities
If you’re on a budget but want to do more serious work, for example replacing fittings and fixtures, we would only advise DIY if you know what you’re doing, or you could end up having to pay more to get things fixed than you would have if you’d hired a professional in the first place.

Always check that what you’re doing complies with the current building regulations.

Having your bathroom renovated by a professional
If you decide to hire a professional, get quotes from three suppliers. If the retailer you’re buying your bathroom or fittings from offers to fit it too, compare the installation costs on offer to those of another local fitter - 45% of people in our survey found their bathroom installer themselves as opposed to 26% who used an installer from the company they bought the bathroom from. 18% of those who found their own installer said they did it because it was cheaper.

Conversely, if your plumber or builder offers to buy the bathroom suite for you, check how much it would cost if you bought it directly for yourself.

Electrical works, including the installation of lighting, fans, sockets or electric showers should be carried out by a Part P-registered electrician.

To find a reliable local tradesperson, check Which? Local, where Which? members share recommendations when a trader has impressed them with their work.

Building regulations
Once your new bathroom or en suite is complete, make sure you gain the relevant building regulations approval - including drainage, any electrics and ventilation and checking that any glass meets the required safety standards. You might need to prove that you've done this when you sell the house.

How to choose the best shower

Which type of shower should I buy?
There are several important factors to consider when choosing between an electric, power, mixer or digital shower. First, you’ll need to take practicalities into account, including your boiler type and the water pressure in your house (ask a plumber if you’re not sure) and whether several people use the water supply at the same time.

To buy the best shower for you, you'll also need to consider how powerful you want the shower’s water flow to feel and how important design is to you.

Whichever kind of shower you choose, to get the best price it’s always worth checking local plumbing supply stores and DIY websites, which may have lower prices than the big chains.

We’ve outlined the four main types of showers below - scroll down to browse all the information or click on these links to go straight to the section you’re interested in.

Electric showers explained
Electric showers heat the water as you go, meaning they only need a cold water supply to work and are ready to go without you having to heat water first. This can be good for your energy bills, as no unnecessary water heating goes on, and it’s a real bonus if your boiler breaks down.

Gainsborough electric shower
Electric showers should be installed by a professional
On the downside, electric showers do tend to have a weaker flow than mixer and power showers, although some come with an integral pump to help to combat this problem. You also need to watch out for limescale build-up - a common problem with electric showers.

The power of electric showers is generally between 8.5kW and 10.8kW - the higher the value, the more powerful the shower. It’s best to get your electric shower installed by an expert as the high-power electrical element needs to be connected to a separate fused electrical supply circuit. To find out more, read our guide on how to install an electric shower.

With regular electric showers, the water may get very hot if the cold water supply is being used elsewhere in your house. Thermostatic electric showers can control the water temperature to within about 1-2°C of the temperature you need, so they’re a better bet if other people or appliances often use water when you're having a shower.

Pros of electric showers: only needs a cold water supply, you don’t pay to heat water that doesn’t get used, cheaper to buy than other types, still works if your boiler breaks down
Cons of electric showers: generally a weaker flow than other types of shower, limescale build-up can be a problem, professional installation can be pricey
Cost of electric showers: anywhere from £50 for a basic 8.5kW model to around £400 for a sleek, 10.5kW version
Find out the best electric shower brands according to our Which? visit www.choicesanitary.com


Digital showers explained
You can buy digital showers, the latest innovation in shower design and technology, in pumped or unpumped and electric or mixer models.

The water in a digital shower comes from a small processor box, which mixes hot and cold water to the desired temperature thermostatically (meaning no nasty temperature spikes when someone switches the cold tap on in the kitchen).

Digital shower
Some digital showers have an LCD display on the control panel
The processor box can be hidden out of sight rather than being stored in the shower enclosure itself, with the water flowing to the shower head via the riser rail, the wall or the ceiling. This also means you don’t have to drill through existing tiles.

If you buy a digital shower with wireless or Bluetooth technology, you can install the control unit up to 10 metres away, which means you can switch it on and get the water hot before stepping in, or place it at a height that’s convenient to you. Digital shower control units also allow you to pre-program the water temperature - so you don't have to fiddle around with the temperature control while you're in the shower.

Other mod-cons offered by digital showers include touchscreens, LCD displays or colour-coded lighting systems that let you know when the water’s reached the desired temperature, eco settings and separate remote controls.

If you decide to buy a digital shower, it’s worth checking the size of the control unit - ignore manufacturers’ claims that it’s compact or slimline. The average size of the units we’ve tested is approximately 22x33x9cm, and the depth varies between about 8cm and 12cm.

Pros of digital showers: available in various forms (eg mixer or electric), sleek design, flexible control panel setup meaning you might not need to disturb your wall tiles, several extra features available, greater control over temperature

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The Benefits of A Stainless Steel Kitchen Mixer

When selecting a kitchen tap there a lot of considerations.  The first one should be what it is made out of.  Did you know chromed brass kitchen taps in Australia contain lead and arsenic?  Stainless steel tap-ware is the most sanitary and durable choice available.

Before you rush out looking for the one that looks the best, you might save some time by first choosing what you want your tap made out of.

There is broadly two mainstream metals, taps are made out of:

• Brass
• Stainless Steel

Brass taps are more common and are usually coated with chrome, but can also have other coating like nickel, gold and copper, or coatings that look like brushed stainless steel and even colored paint.  Stainless steel taps are usually the same metal the whole way through and have no coating.

Brass kitchen ChoiceMixers

Under Australian and New Zealand standards a brass kitchen tap is required to be made of a certain type of brass – Dezincification Resistant Brass (DR Brass).   This type of brass is meant to have properties that make help combat severe corrosion when the water supply is very highly chlorinated or high in oxygen and carbon dioxide.  What concerns some people is that DR Brass typically contains lead and arsenic – and these are not elements you want leeching into your water.

Why does Australia have a requirement for DR Brass when the rest of the world uses normal brass?  Well only the authors of the standard would know – but many industry experts regard it as a completely unnecessary requirement.  Given many ChoiceMixers manufacturers do not utilise DR Brass the requirement for DR Brass only serves to limit choice and increase price.

The other complaints heard about brass ChoiceMixers is that?

• It has to be coated, and coating can scratch, peel or wear off.
• The chrome plating process to adhere a chrome finish on brass can produce toxic waste harmful to the environment.
• Due to the forging method the interior surface of a brass tap can be textured, and over the years debris collects on the interior surface which can alter the taste and quality of the water that then flows past it.

Despite the criticisms and mystery surrounding the DR Brass requirement, brass is the most common ChoiceMixers material and is typically highly reliable.  Most people are attracted to chromed brass where a chrome coating is electroplated onto the brass tap to create a smooth mirror finish.

Stainless steel kitchen ChoiceMixers

As the title of this article suggests, there are benefits in choosing a stainless steel kitchen tap.  Firstly, though, not all stainless steel is the same.  Look for 304 grade stainless steel as that is the hardest and most durable for this type of apparatus.   So here are a few of the benefits of choosing stainless steel for your kitchen sink mixer:

Hygiene – why do you think restaurants, hospitals, and hotel kitchens are all stainless steel?  It is regarded as the most hygienic of metals as it is easy to clean and the surface has no pores or cracks to harbour bacteria or mildew.

Smooth – unlike brass, the interior surfaces of the kitchen tap can be casted completely smooth.  This means that debris cannot lodge on the interior surface and your tap remains clean, ensuring your water is not fouled.

Sanitary – In addition to the hygienic characteristics of stainless steel, stainless steel does not contain lead and arsenic like DR Brass does

Hardness – stainless steel is a very hard metal and will not dent or bend or distort like some other alloys.

Solid – The steel does not need to be coated so is the same composition the whole way through the body of the tap.  Therefore scratches can be buffed out

Finish – the external finish of a stainless steel kitchen mixer tap can be either brushed or polished.  A professionally polished stainless steel looks just like a chromed brass tap, yet it does not utilise the chrome plating process that is often criticised for its negative effect on the environment.

Long life – with proper care stainless steel can be used for a lifetime.

Temperature tolerance – it can withstand higher temperatures.

Recyclable – steel is a recyclable material

Whilst stainless steel ChoiceMixers is often more expensive than brass, it does not need to be.  In fact stainless steel is not an expensive material.  Brands like CHOICE SANITARY concentrate on producing only sanitary grade stainless steel ChoiceMixers and, as a new brand in the Australian market, have very reasonable pricing.  CHOICE SANITARY’s  ChoiceMixers and faucets are manufactured utilising “precise casting”.  This results in a beautiful finish on the exterior, and the interior surfaces of the tap being completely smooth.

I recommend stainless steel for your kitchen tap – the quality is clear, the benefits are undeniable, and it will be a beautiful centrepiece in your kitchen that lasts a lifetime.  If it is your preference, then check out the ranges available at specialist ChoiceMixers stores – and compare them www.choicesanitary.com