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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

High Tech Bathroom Faucets for Digital and Electronic Upgrades

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The easiest way to upgrade your modern bathroom can be installing a new high tech bathroom faucet, and with today’s innovative technologies many digital and electronic faucets are available to the home owners. Whether it’s a sink faucet or a bidet mixer, there are plenty of high-tech ideas to choose from. If you’re remodeling, we want you to be aware of what’s available now. Read on for the coolest upgrades and sources.

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The high tech bathroom faucet Mood by Noken (above) is a digital sink faucet that comes with a display showing temperature and flow rate. It allows to set programs for teeth brushing, face and hands washing, as well as limits on temperature and flow. It has to be plugged in via a 9V transformer (included), and there is also a battery back-up.

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This faucet (above) is a pat of the Mood collection, a new modular bathroom concept that includes sinks and toilets integrated with mirrors, faucets and other bathroom accessories.

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The digital display with electronic controls (above) enables the water flow and temperature to be customized for each use and user needs. Noken.

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A bathroom faucet with a sliding temperature control – Regolo by CEA Designs. Not digital but no less cool, one slider controls both the water temperature and the flow.

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This creative faucet (above) works with either horizontal or vertical installation. Just move the slider right and left or up and down. CEA Designs.

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For those looking for modern aesthetics and trendy upgrade ideas, there is HansaLatrava, a high-tech bathroom faucet from Hansa (above). This electronic basin mixer creates a luxurious water experience with a fine water “curtain” achieved through the specially developed jet. Photographs by Octopus Design, the designers of this faucet.

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An integrated control panel with two electronic push-buttons, one to turn it on and off and another to adjust water temperature with the visual help of a LED indicator. Power supply is included by Hansa.

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This is totally high tech (above) – the HansaMurano X is a touch-free bathroom faucet activated by an infrared motion sensor that not only turns the water on and off but also senses when someone is approaching and turns on the light, presenting the sink with a pretty glow. The top surface also boasts two sensor buttons to set the temperature.

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HansaMurano X was designed for Hansa by Bruno Sacco, a former chief designer at Daimler-Benz.

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It’s also a waterfall faucet. “Water pours into sink in a broad but wafer-thin laminar spray, while the fine water curtain is created by a special jet former”. A glass layer is sandwiched between the two chrome plates, giving the faucet its characteristic look. Hansa.

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For the ultra-modern high-tech upgrades, there is this cool bathroom faucet collection Ametis from Graff. It includes a vessel sink faucet, a countertop sink faucet, a wall-mounted sink faucet and a bidet faucet, all in single-lever design, and in 3 finishes – polished chrome, black, and white.

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The lever on / off handle is a modern touch that maintains the sleek, slender lines of the faucet. A LED light ring around the lever indicates water temperature changes. Graff Faucets.

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LED lights turn from blue to red and vice versa as the water temperature changes. A fluid design form with a sleek curve sets the Ametis faucets apart from the rest.

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This matte black countertop faucet (above) would be a great fit for an ultra modern bathroom.

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Above is the electronic bathroom faucet Nomos F4101 from Fima Carlo Frattini. Wow, it looks very high tech, and it can do a lot. Using the touchscreen display, Nomos allows you to regulate the water flow rate and water temperature, program your personal settings and check your water consumption. In addition, there is an on-screen comfort button that offers water at 38°C in an instant. The faucet will also sound alarm if something isn’t working right.

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Nomos F4102 electronic sink faucet (above) has a pivoting spout, otherwise it offers the same features as F4101.

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Two more faucets (above) from Fima Carlo Frattini with the same electronic touch-screen but in a more classic contemporary design and with a swivel spout – the bidet mixer Nomos GO F4112 and the lavatory mixer Nomos GO F4111.

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Grohe has two digital bathroom faucets to offer with the same high tech wireless functionality: Grohe Veris F-Digital (above) and Grohe Allure F-Digital (below). These are some of the coolest faucets available on the market today as they are operated by a wireless Digital Controller that can be placed anywhere around the faucet.

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The minimalist Grohe Allure F-digital sink faucet. The circular control has a square base plate to match the faucet design.

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Grohe F-digital wireless Digital Controller changes its LED color from blue to red as temperature gets adjusted.
The On/Off button lets you start or stop the water, the Plus/Minus buttons let you adjust the temperature, and the Outside Dial lets you control the water flow by rotating it. The LED illuminated ring gives you instant visual feedback of the water temperature, and a memory function lets you memorize your preferred settings.

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Two modern Grohe Veris F-Digital faucets installed on a double-sink vanity, with two wireless controllers placed side by side.

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Grohe Veris F-digital wall-mount basin faucet with digital controller attached to natural stone.

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Grohe Veris F-digital bidet faucet with digital controller (above).

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The KWC ONO touch light PRO bathroom faucet (above) comes in multiple high-tech designs, suitable for a deck-mount or a wall-mount installation. This is not an ordinary faucet which is quite expected from KWC. For greater installation flexibility, it consists of three independent components – a spout, a programmable electronic control and a mixer valve – all three mounted each at its own location as found convenient.

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The KWC ONO touch light PRO wall-mount sink faucet and its electronic touch control installed on the same plate.

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Above is the KWC ONO touch light PRO electronic control, with two LED lighted rings. Tap briefly once for cold water (blue), twice for warm (orange) or three times for hot water (red), to call up the pre-defined settings. To set your preferred temperature, simply turn the control. To regulate flow, press and turn the control. To memorize your own settings, press the control and hold it down until the light ring shines purple.
There is also an option for a wireless control unit that can be placed anywhere in the room.

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BLOK Electronic faucet from Treemme (above) is an interesting combination of an unusual faucet design and an electronic temperature indicator.

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The glowing LED-illuminated ring is embedded within the spout, so you can monitor temperature of the water with ease. This attractive and useful feature adds a futuristic edge!

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Faucet integrated into a shelf, Blok is a high tech bathroom solution that is very pleasing on the eye and useful at the same time. Treemme.

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Grohe Ondus Digital bathroom faucet (above) is a part of the Grohe Ondus Faucet collection and is in a class of its own.

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There are three electronic control options: either an integrated one (with a digital display, also integrated), as shown above, or an external wireless panel or both. Back-lit icons on the touch control make it look high-tech. And of course, the coolest feature – a back-lit digital display that shows temperature in large digits – adds to the futuristic look. For a complete list of exiting features, visit Grohe.

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For a bathroom sink faucet, there are two designs available – a deck-mount and a wall-mount. And the deck-mount version can be purchased with an integrated aerator or with the Grohe Ondus flow straightener for a cleaner look (shown). Both designs come in several color combinations including one entirely black for a totally high tech appeal. Grohe.
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For more ideas on high tech bathroom upgrades, check out our shower head trends as well, and for the latest in all fixtures, check the modern bathroom furniture section.

Friday, January 19, 2018

The Farthingales, Maidenhead SL6, 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale - 43800309

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Summary
A brand new and substantial 4/5 bedroom semi-detached family home, in a gated development serving only two properties. Situated within a one mile walk of Maidenhead station and less than half a mile from the town centre. Built to an excellent specification, 2150 square feet

description
A brand new and substantial 4/5 bedroom semi-detached family home, in a gated development serving only two properties. Situated within a one mile walk of Maidenhead station and less than half a mile from the town centre. Built to an excellent specification, with large living/dining room, bespoke fitted kitchen/family room, underfloor heating to ground floor, with four generous bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom or wet room, landscaped gardens with natural stone patio and lighting design. Oldfield School Catchment. 2150 square feet

Outside
The property is approached by remote electric gates leading onto driveway with automatic wall and floor lighting, area of landscaped front lawn with stone pathway with floor lighting leads to front door, power points, well stocked borders, pathway providing access to rear garden.

Carved Canopied Entrance
stone floor, auto lighting, wall and floor, lights, door to

Inner Entrance Hall
ceramic tiled floor, ceiling downlighters, wall lights, double storage cupboard with double overhead storage cupboard and full height glass windows to side access, double Oak doors lead through to

Entrance Hall
with Oak floor, return staircase to upstairs, stainless steel light switches, LED ceiling downlighters, power points, smoke alarm, understairs storage cupboard, door to cloakroom and double doors to living room.

Cloakroom
with concealed dual flush w.C with soft close lid, Grohe fittings, feature backlit Slate tiled wall, corner wash hand basin, monobloc mixer tap, extractor fan, ceiling downlighters.

Living Room 19' 2" x 16' 4" narrowing to 12' 8" ( 5.84m x 4.98m narrowing to 3.86m )
with bi-folds doors leading directly to garden, feature full height glass windows, ceiling downlighters, oak floor, power points, light point, TV point, telephone point, dimmer switch control.

Kitchen/dining/family room 19' 2" x 16' 1" narrowing to 10' 7" ( 5.84m x 4.90m narrowing to 3.23m )
continuation of Oak flooring, kitchen comprising extensive stone work surfaces, stainless steel twin under sink with monobloc mixer tap and separate fresh water tank, recycling and waste disposal, Neff four ring Schott Ceran hob and Neff convection oven and multi function microwave, oven and grill, stainless steel overhead extractor fan, extensive range of further cupboards and drawers incorporating fitted Neff dishwasher, Magic corner, semi peninsular unit incorporating larder fridge freezer with overhang for seating area, wine fridge, further range of cupboards and drawers, matching range of eye level units with concealed low level under lighting, wall mounted TV point, telephone point, LED lighting. Larder with shelving and power, underfloor heating.

Utility Room 6' 1" x 4' 3" ( 1.85m x 1.30m )
consumer unit, stainless steel drainer sink, power points, light point, plumbing and space for washing machine, storage cupboard, master controls for appliances.

First Floor Landing
smoke alarm, LED downlighters, radiator, power points, light point.

Bedroom 1 13' 8" plus door recess x 12' 1" ( 4.17m plus door recess x 3.68m )
front aspect, radiator, power points, light point, TV point, telephone point, walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving and wardrobes.

Ensuite Bathroom/wetroom
tiled panel enclosed bath, mixer tap and large wash hand basin set into vanity unit with large mixer tap, wet room with drench shower and hand shower, suspended w.C with dual flush and Grohe fittings, heated towel rail, recess for storage with in-built lighting, extractor fan.

Study/bedroom 5 13' 1" x 9' ( 3.99m x 2.74m )
rear aspect, radiator, power points, light point, wooden floor, ceiling downlighters.

Bedroom 3 10' 2" x 11' 1" plus door recess ( 3.10m x 3.38m plus door recess )
rear aspect, radiator, power points, .Light point, bedside lighting control, 5 Amp switches.

Ensuite/wetroom
fully tiled walls, hand shower, drench shower, vanity wash hand basin with built-in storage beneath, suspended dual flush w.C, useful storage recess with lighting, extractor, heated towel rail.

Second Floor Landing
ceiling lantern, power points, light point, radiator, ceiling downlighter, boiler room, airing cupboard with Tempest pressurised hot water system, power points, ceiling light point.

Bedroom 4 17' 9" x 9' 7" ( 5.41m x 2.92m )
backlit alcove storage display, power points, light point, 5 Amp light sockets, bedside lighting controls, radiator.

Ensuite Wetroom
fully tiled with hand shower and drench shower, shower screen, heated towel rail, dual flush w.C, vanity wash hand basin, fitted bathroom mirror with overhead light.

Bedroom 2 17' 10" x 11' 7" narrowing to 10' 3" ( 5.44m x 3.53m narrowing to 3.12m )
backlit alcove storage display, power points, light point, 5 Amp light sockets, bedside lighting controls, radiator.

Ensuite Shower/wetroom
fully tiled with hand shower and drench shower, shower screen, heated towel rail, dual flush w.C, vanity wash hand basin, fitted bathroom mirror with overhead light.

Rear Garden
extensive stone patio with wall and floor lighting, bordered by brick wall, outside power points, custom built shed, well stocked borders, area of lawn, gate providing rear access to the Bath Road.

Directions
From Maidenhead town centre take the A4 Bath Road towards the River Thames. At the roundabout just afters Barclays Bank on your left, turn right into Oldfield Road. At the mini roundabout turn left into The Farthingales.

1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Buy LED Kitchen Mixer Basin Tap Faucet Sink w/Extend

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Another fantastic product from DELLA FRANCESCA comes this fully Australian Certified Quality Product - at a fraction of the price of heavily overpriced retailers! No matter the design of your bathroom, kitchen, laundry .. this unit will add a touch of sophistication and elegance that you will adore time and time again.

This is one of the most advanced piece of tapware on the market with a special LED temperature indicator. When turned, the LED will light up BLUE (cold) or RED (hot) depending on the water temperature. Even better - it is powered by nothing more than the water passing within the tap and does not require any power.

Ready for a kitchen upgrade? Ready for convenience, affordability, and quality? You can have it all courtesy of Della Francesca with the Pull-Out Kitchen Mixer. As you'd expect from a leader in quality plumbing products, Della Francesca has manufactured this kitchen mixer with heavy-duty solid brass along with a long-lasting polished chrome finish. But this mixer is not just about great looks. Courtesy of a flexible neck, the faucet head can be pulled out and held in the hand for more convenience and flexibility while washing dishes and doing other chores. Reverting back to a traditional mixer is just as easy.

Your purchase of the mixer also comes with peace of mind. The mixer is Australian Certified and Watermark approved, complying with AS/NZS 3718:2005 which ensures consumers of quality plumbing products. This product is also WELS-approved with a 5-star water efficiency rating of 6 Litres per minute. That's smart for your water bill and smart for the environment.

Everything you need for a straightforward installation is included, so why wait? Instantly upgrade your kitchen today with the Pull-Out Kitchen Mixer.

Features of the Della Francesca Pull-Out Kitchen Mixer:

*Pull-out handheld head for convenience and flexibility

*Solid brass construction

*Polished chrome finish

*Watermark approved; complies with AS/NZS 3718:2005

*5-star WELS rating; water efficiency of 6 Litres per minute

*35mm cartridge included *Mounting bolt, O-Ring washer, and other necessary hardware included

*Easy-to-follow installation instructions included

*Height of mixer: 638mm *Length of mixer (base to tip): 205mm *Height of mixer head (from base): 186mm

Package Inclusions : * Mixer Tap Body * 2 Flexible Hoses (blue & red) * pull-out shower head * pull-out hose * Mounting bolt * O Ring Washer * Horseshoe Washer * Horseshoe Plate * Installation Instructions

GST Note: GST is included in the price of this item. GST is included in the freight.

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Makita Sub-Compact Drill and Impact Driver - 18v Goes Ninja

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What's This?This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Tool brands take their colors seriously, and when one of them deviates from the color everyone recognizes them by, it means one of two things: 1) They are making a statement to differentiate a particular tool, or, 2) their brand manager is getting fired. Makita has recently made a chroma-curious move and released a new line of 18v Cordless tools in, wait for it, black! They sent us their 18V LXT Sub-Compact Combo Kit (CX200RB) several months ago, which includes both the Makita Sub-Compact Drill (XFD11ZB) and Makita Sub-Compact Impact Driver (XDT15ZB). We’re pretty sure their brand manager isn’t getting fired over the new color scheme, so let’s talk about these new tools, and why you might want to own them.

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As we all know, it’s a cordless world out there when it comes to power tools. Even outdoor power equipment is making the rapid progression toward cordless technology. Just about every power tool, including those many thought would “never” go cordless, are available in cordless platforms. All that cordless goodness does come at a cost. For one thing, things can get messy when it comes to battery platforms and chargers. I often dream of a day when all the tool companies come together to pursue a universal standard for chargers and batteries. From a consumer standpoint, being able to use one charger and any brand’s battery would make life a lot easier.

The Makita Sub-Compact CX200RB KitThe Makita Sub-Compact CX200RB Kit

Unfortunately, that’s not likely to happen for a variety of reasons. For one, many tool brands invest a great deal in innovation focused on batteries, chargers and the tech that enables batteries to communicate with both chargers and the tools themselves. Those same companies aren’t going to be excited to join in a sharing circle of competitors, singing Kumbaya as they exchange their hard-fought intellectual property. Brands also benefit from practical brand loyalty here too. The tool companies that offer a large variety of the most appealing tools can encourage some buyers to stick to a single brand’s cordless platform exclusively. If you don’t believe that, check out some of the photos posted to social media showing loyal tool users showcasing mountains of red, blue, green or yellow cordless tools.

Even if you stick to one brand, you’re likely going to have tools in both 12v and 18v lines. Which brings us to this current review. Makita is looking to bridge the gap between 12v and 18v lines by providing the compact form factor users love in the 12v platform, with much of the power and performance users love about the 18v platform. For some of you, this might mean you leave some or all of your 12v gear behind and just carry your 18v tools, batteries and charger.

Makita Sub-Compact Drill / Driver & Impact Driver – Get a Grip on the Ergonomics

makita 18v sub-compactComfortable ergo with a compact form-factor make the Makita Sub-Compact tools feel like a natural extension of your hand

One of the great things about 12v tools is their ergonomics. Many 12v drills and drivers just feel better than some of their bulkier 18v counterparts. The Makita sub-compact drill and it’s sibling impact driver feel more like a 12v tool in your hand, and that’s thanks to Makita’s choice to use a brushless motor that’s smaller in size than what you would find on a comparable 18v tool. While some bulkier 18v tools can feel awkward and cumbersome to wield, the Makita sub-compact tools instead feel like a natural extension of your arm (albeit with a lot more torque). And, because there isn’t a 12v battery crammed into it, the trim and slender grip on the sub-compact actually feels even better than many chunkier 12v grips.

Sub-Compact Weight – Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee

The sub-compact benefits don’t stop with how the tool feels in your grip, they’re also relatively light, especially if you’re using the lightweight Makita 2.0 Ah battery. At just 2.8 and 2.6 lbs for the drill/driver and impact driver respectively (with the 2.0 battery), arm fatigue is kept to a minimum.

Makita 18V Sub-Compact Drill & Impact Driver Features and Performance

One of several tasks for the Makita Sub-Compact tools – drilling through solid bambooThe bamboo benchtop was no match for the Makita sub-compact drill

I used the 18V Sub-Compact Drill and Driver on a variety of tasks including installing recessed alarm sensors, drilling glass, assembling office furniture, installing a flat screen, installing a bench vise on a bamboo bench-top, removing a glass shower door assembly, installing closet railings, drilling into plaster, and general tasks for around the home. Some of that work was done off-site and these Sub-Compact tools were compelling to bring along since I suspected I might need more juice than a 12v might provide, but I also didn’t want to lug bulkier tools along. I dropped the Makita Sub-Compact Drill and driver into a tool bag filled with other tools and I didn’t feel like I was lugging my shop with me.

The bit got hot, but the drill stayed cool

The Makita Sub-Compact 1/2″ Driver Drill (XFD11)

Lots of clutch settings and a bright LED. We didn’t use the clutch given that we had the sub-compact impact driver on call.

This nimble powerhouse delivers 0-1700 RPM with a tiny 6-3/8″ overall length. You can adjust fastening torque from 20 different settings via the ring next to the chuck, or set it in drill mode to disable the clutch. The tool features two speeds, with the higher speed intended for lower-load activities. I found the optional belt clip handy given that the tool isn’t likely one you’ll slip into your toolbelt pouches. That’s one downside to the Sub-Compact line – 12v tools (assuming you’re using a lower capacity slim battery) are sleek enough that many users store them in their tool pouches. Despite the Sub-Compact’s very trim size, you won’t be likely to do that given the bulkier 18V form-factor. One little known fact is that you can use this tool like a manual screwdriver by switching the forward/reverse switch to neutral. However Makita recommends you don’t get carried away and try to loosen rusted lugnuts this way. Frankly, assuming you have both these tools on hand, you’ll probably want to use the driver drill more or less exclusively for drilling and the Sub-Compact Impact Driver for fasteners.

The Makita sub-compact drill / driver drilling out a dense door frame for a home automation sensor.

The Makita Sub-Compact Impact Driver (XDT15)

Once the holes were drilled, the Makita sub-compact impact driver stepped in to snug up the beefy hardware.

While not exactly ninja-quiet, the impact driver delivers a punishing 0-3900 impacts per minute to coerce fasteners into submission. It sports an even smaller 5-5/16″ overall length, making it ideal for tight-quarters fastener combat. At the base of the tool, you’ll find a somewhat confusing array of options for controlling the impact force. I’ll walk through each here, since they are not intuitively obvious (or, they weren’t to me anyway).

The indicator lights/settings weren’t quite as intuitive as we’d like.

There are three separate areas with indicator lights “S” for “Soft”, “H” for Hard and “A” for Assist Mode. Soft mode is engaged when just the light under the S is lit. It’s best for working with smaller fasteners and more delicate materials. Maximum impacts in S mode is 1600 IPM. If you’re in “H” or hard mode both the S and H lights are lit. I found this a little confusing as typically indicator lights are on one setting or another, not both. Presumably Makita lit both to indicate you can still operate the tool in the lower IPM range, but I think a single indicator light would make things more clear to users. In hard mode the tool delivers up to 3900 IPM’s. Plenty of impacts for most screws and reasonably-sizes bolts out there. Lastly, “A” or assist mode will automagically start screws slow and then gear up to higher speeds and impacts once you’re on track. This is great for longer fasteners and if you’re tool lazy to adjust speed yourself. “A” mode has the same maximums as the Hard setting by the way. In a world of Low-Medium-High or 1-2-3 settings, I think S-H-A isn’t as clear as it could be.

A single push button makes swapping batteries a snap.

Both tools have an onboard LED light just under the chuck / bit holder that lights during operation and stays lit about 10 second after. The light position casts a pretty significant shadow and isn’t super-bright, but it’s still useful if you’re working in a dark space. I found it very helpful working in a couple dark closets. As with many other Makita tools, you’ll find a fuel gauge on the battery itself rather than on the body of the tool, which is handy to for checking charge level on batteries that aren’t slid into a tool.

The 18v batteries have onboard charge status, handy for checking charge even if the battery isn’t hooked up to a tool.

Another nice bonus to the 18V battery is that it makes a much more stable stand than trying to balance the barrel-style 12V battery tools (many of which will simply fall over). You can set these Makita Sub-Compact tools on the ground, a nearby shelf or table and they’re ready to grab and go.

Both drill and driver stand up easily and are very stable when compared to trying to stand up a 12v barrel-style battery

The 18V LXT Sub-Compact Combo Kit (Cx200RB) we tested comes in a cube style carrying case that, sadly, is not black (which means it does NOT match my ninja outfit). While it handily fits the tools and charger, with room to spare for batteries and accessories, I can’t see carrying that cube anywhere, even with the included shoulder strap. The cube is bulky and better-suited to storing your lunch. With ninja-style tools like these, I’ll instead tuck them away in more agile storage when transporting them.

While functional and spacious, we weren’t in love with the cube-style carrying case.

The new 18V LXT Sub-Compact line from Makita has a lot going for it: great ergonomics, compact size, light weight and plenty of power for most applications you would want to use them for. Whether you’re a pro looking to minimize how much gear you’re toting, or you’re a homeowner looking for the convenience of a 12v tool, with many of the power advantages of an 18V tool, the Makita Sub-Compact Drill/Driver and Impact Driver is a great value and a winning combination. Plus, they’re black, which is awesome!

makita sub compact kitBuy the Makita CX200RB kit from our sponsor The Home Depot

You can find the 18V LXT Sub-Compact Combo Kit (Cx200RB) for a very reasonable $239 price tag at The Home Depot. The kit includes both Sub-Compact tools, 18V charger, two 2.0AH batteries and the lunch box, errr, I mean storage case.

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I acknowledge that The Home Depot is partnering with Home Fixated in sponsored content. As a part of the sponsorship, Home Fixated is receiving compensation for the purpose of promoting The Home Depot. All expressed opinions and experiences are our own words. This post complies with the Word Of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) Ethics Code and applicable Federal Trade Commission guidelines.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Product>spa worthy shower systems - Archpaper.com

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Five standout shower fixtures that bring a five-star quality—via color, steam, or awe (or ahhhh)—to any bath.

LampShower
Nendo for Axor

The first of its kind and the second collaboration between Hansgrohe and Japanese design studio Nendo, the LampShower provides the ambiance and look of a house lamp, thanks to its waterproof LED bulb. It is available in wall- and ceiling-mounted versions.

(Courtesy Graff)

(Courtesy Graff)

Ametis Shower System
Graff

Users can switch between gentle-flowing rain and waterfall settings with this halo-like system. An RGB LED is integrated within the ring and is capable of six different color options.

(Courtesy Grohe)

(Courtesy Grohe)

F-Digital Deluxe
Grohe

Designed to create “a home spa experience,” this system offers multiple color and light settings, streams music from smartphones, and emits steam to create a superluxe bathing experience.

(Courtesy MGS)

(Courtesy MGS)

SO613
MGS

Combining Italian design with Swedish engineering, these flush, ceiling-mount shower canopies can be controlled by remote to cycle through nine different colors and three water settings, with two preset relaxing and energizing combinations.

(Courtesy Delta)

(Courtesy Delta)

Zura Collection
Delta

The Zura collection blends rounded rectangular and triangular forms to create a modern and fresh style. The triple showerhead delivers strong water pressure and is available in three finish options.

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