Mixer
A single tap that blends hot and cold water, also called a tap. Fittings are sold separately from vanity sets, so you can choose the style that suits your bathroom.
What it means
A mixer is a tap that draws from both your hot and cold water supplies and blends them inside one body, pouring the result from a single spout. Most modern mixers use one lever: lift it for flow, swing it left or right for temperature. That is different from the older arrangement of separate hot and cold taps, where each spout delivers one supply and you balance the temperature in the basin itself.
In everyday conversation the words mixer and tap are used interchangeably, and in Singapore showrooms you will hear both. What matters when shopping is where the mixer mounts: on the rim of the basin, on the countertop of a vanity, or on the wall above it. Each mounting style suits a different basin and cabinet combination, which is why fittings are usually chosen after the vanity rather than before.
Mixers are plumbed items, so unlike a freestanding bathtub they connect permanently to the water supply. The tap itself is simple; the choice is mostly about finish, height, and how the spout lines up with the basin.
In a Singapore home
If you are putting together a HERA vanity set for an HDB or condo bathroom, the price shown covers the cabinet plus the ceramic basin. Tap fittings and waste fittings are sold separately, precisely so you can pair the vanity with the tap of your choice rather than being locked into one look. The vanity and storage guide covers the sets, sizes, and finishes available.
You do not need to arrange the plumbing yourself. During a vanity installation, our team handles the mounting, alignment, basin fitting, and tap connection. Installations are typically scheduled together with bathtub or accessories delivery to keep things efficient.
Bathtubs have their own version of this question. Many owners fill the tub from an optional bathtub filler, a standalone tap and spout that pours water directly into the tub, typically $150 to $400. It avoids using the standard sink tap to fill the bathtub, and a hand shower, at $80 to $180, is often packaged with the filler. The bathtub cost guide breaks down the full accessory budget.
Quick questions
Does a HERA vanity set come with a mixer?
No. Every HERA vanity set includes a ceramic basin and soft-close drawers, but tap fittings and waste fittings are sold separately so you can pair the vanity with the tap of your choice.
Who connects the mixer when a vanity is installed?
Our installation team handles the mounting, alignment, basin fitting, and tap connection. Vanity installations are typically scheduled together with bathtub or accessories delivery.
What is the difference between a mixer and separate hot and cold taps?
A mixer blends both supplies inside one body and pours them from a single spout, so you set the temperature once at the tap. Separate hot and cold taps each deliver one supply on its own, and you balance the temperature in the basin itself.
Do I need a mixer to fill a bathtub?
Not necessarily. Many owners add an optional bathtub filler, a standalone tap and spout that pours water directly into the tub and typically costs $150 to $400. It avoids using the standard sink tap to fill the bathtub, and a hand shower is often packaged with it.
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Pair the right tap with your vanity
Vanity sets, basins, and tap fittings are on display at the MacPherson showroom, or message us on WhatsApp and the team will help you put a matching set together, usually within 15 minutes during showroom hours.