Ask the Plumber: Beverage faucet may fit the bill

Q: I plan on remodeling my kitchen. One feature planned is a small prep sink for my small kitchen island. I only need cold water to this sink and because of the tight area a large faucet will not fit. Any ideas on a faucet I can use? All I have seen are standard kitchen faucets. -- Tracy, Rhode Island

A: I know just the faucet that may work for you. In fact, I have one in my own kitchen. It's called a beverage faucet and it can add convenience, style and a special feature to your prep sink.

First, it only uses a cold-water line, so it's a little easier to rough in and install. Second, it is smaller than a standard kitchen faucet. Finally, most models have a filter-option feature, so you can have a dedicated drinking faucet in your kitchen.

Note: This is not a "tap"-type water dispenser. A beverage faucet looks and works like a mini-gooseneck faucet and it can even match your larger kitchen-faucet style. All in all, I'll call that a "small" faucet with a "big" payback for your new kitchen! Master plumber Ed Del Grande is the author of "Ed Del Grande's House Call" the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. Visit eddelgrande.com or email eadelg@cs.com. Always consult local contractors and codes.

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Ask the Plumber: Beverage faucet may fit the bill