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8 years ago

Does anyone have any thoughts on this wall basin mixer set? I'm considering it for my bathroom. Is Phoenix as a brand any good?

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cfmzhouse

8 years ago

We have this Phoenix spout and mixer, but as separate units, not on the backing plate. We installed them over a year ago and have had no issues at all - and love the look of them. We also had a Sussex Scala gooseneck mixer in an ensuite and it was rubbish from the start. Leaked right after installation and we had major dramas getting assistance after-sales support. In this case, expensive wasn't always better.

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how2girl
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
It would work if you're using an inset basin however if your basin is bench mounted, depending on its height, you'll have to reach behind the basin to use the lever, which could be awkward. Pheonix is a very popular brand, haven't heard of any issues with their products/quality.
Megan East
Original Author
8 years ago
Sorry, should have posted the basin. I really want the Sussex Scala set where there is no backing plate but it's 3 x the price..
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Vy
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I've got a different brand in the laundry as thought it wouldn't matter so any old brand will do but similar slim mixer the lever to turn tap on is not as comfy to use..
Vy
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I've got Grohe mixers in my bathrooms ..no problems so far ..been 4 years and counting
Megan East
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks for your comment - I didn't realise you could install them without the backing plate - I thought it all came as one piece? I actually haven't seen this in person as no one in Sydney seems to stock it on display. If you have time, I would love to see a photo of your mounted basin set! I would definitely consider this! Thx
antonia_d
8 years ago
I purchased our Phoenix taps from 'Sydney Taps' on Parramatta Rd Croydon (closer to Five Dock). They have a large number of Phoenix taps on display. The owner Jason is really helpful. If the range you would like is not on display, he may still have it in stock for you to have a look.
Anne Foo
8 years ago
I'm doing my master ensuite right now and I'm getting the Phoenix ones as well, without the back plate. I used the Sussex Scala ones in my kids' bathroom, and it's quite rubbish - the handle keeps coming loose and has to be screwed back on.
cfmzhouse
8 years ago
@Megan East, the Phoenix vivid slimline range have the mixer and spout set with the backing plate, and the mixers and spouts separately. I found the different products on their website, then googled the products I was after til I found retailers that stocked them, and bought online. From memory there were a few Sydney-based stockists.

See: http://www.phoenixtapware.com.au/products?cat=212&ph_collection=49

I'll get a photo for you shortly :)
cfmzhouse
8 years ago
Here are the Phoenix taps & spouts we had installed. Sorry about the dark photos! We chose the separate units because they could be positioned anywhere, which was important to us as we had existing plumbing to work with. The lever pin mixers are really easy to operate for children and older members of the family.
Megan East
Original Author
8 years ago
@cfmzhouse - thanks for the pictures. I didn't think about buying the pieces separately because I thought the mixer might look too bulky but it looks great in your bathroom. Really appreciate the photos. I'll head to Sydney taps this week and look at their stock. Thanks a bunch! Great little community on Houzzzz. Stay dry!
bindi230
7 years ago
Id stay clear of Sydney Taps. Read the reviews on this company. Wish i did before buying there.
John Henson
7 years ago
Cfmz, beautiful bathroom.
suzineedsahouse
7 years ago
Doesn't matter how pretty the tap is...it depends on the basin. If the projection of the tap is too much then it won't work regardless. I found this out when I bought a small basin for a small bathroom....Reece are very eager to sell basins that in fact have no suitable tapware to go with the product. There was no tap that can fit over the basin (photoshop being a wonderful thing so almost all of their taps looked pretty over the basin I bought).
girlguides
7 years ago
Yes and Australian with 15 Years warranty I believe
cfmzhouse
7 years ago
@John Henson thank you

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