Hansgrohe Ecos M Kitchen Mixer Tap Chrome – Swivel Spout

The Hansgrohe Ecos M is a single-lever kitchen mixer tap built around a swivelling C-shaped spout and a water-saving cartridge. Chrome, brass, modern – but no pull-out spray head or boiling-water function. This is a tap for those who want simplicity and reliability, not a host of extras. The temperature limiter prevents the water from getting uncomfortably hot – a practical detail in households with children. The quick-clean perlator makes cleaning the spout easier: you can wipe limescale away with a finger. Hansgrohe offers a five-year warranty, provided the tap is installed with filter shut-off valves.

The water-saving cartridge is the central feature of this tap. It limits the flow rate without reducing the force of the stream – you notice this when washing up or filling a pan. The perlator mixes air into the water, producing a softer, fuller jet. The temperature limiter is adjustable; by default it is set to a safe temperature. No thermostat knob, no electronics – this is mechanical, and that has its advantages. Fewer parts that can wear out. The downside: you have to adjust the temperature manually, as with any classic mixer tap. It is a deliberate choice for simplicity.

Key specs

• Material – brass with a chrome finish. Robust, but fingerprints show on the smooth surface.
• Spout – C-shaped, 360-degree swivel. No pull-out spray head.
• Installation – deck-mounted, with flexible hoses for connection to the water supply.
• Tap hole diameter – 35 mm. Check that your worktop has this size – a larger hole is difficult to fill.
• Maximum worktop thickness – 35 mm. Thicker worktop? This tap won't fit.

The tap is made from brass, a material known for its durability and corrosion resistance. The chrome layer is smooth and reflective – it looks sleek, but needs an occasional wipe. No LED lighting, no touch control. Operation is via a single handle, which can be mounted on the left or right. The C-shaped spout is fixed but swivels smoothly through 360 degrees. That is handy in a double sink: you can direct the stream to the left or right compartment. The package weighs 1.93 kg, including a manual in Dutch.

A tap without a pull-out spray head means you rinse vegetables under the fixed spout, not with a flexible hose. For filling a tall pan, the C-shape is roomy enough – the spout extends far enough forward. The swivel action is smooth but not sprung: you turn it by hand to the desired position. No memory stop, no self-return. This is a tap for anyone who needs nothing more than a reliable stream of water. Installation is deck-mounted, with flexible hoses – that makes connecting easier with rigid pipes. The 35 mm tap hole is a standard size, but measure it before you order.

The quick-clean perlator is a detail you notice every day. Limescale builds up in the spout – with this tap you wipe it off, no tools needed. The water-saving cartridge is built in as standard; you don't need to do anything. The temperature limiter is a dial under the tap, adjustable without special tools. Hansgrohe offers a five-year warranty, but only if the tap is installed with filter shut-off valves – a detail to remember during installation.