Rank #7 in Best Kitchen Taps 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Numbers Clash
DERW Black Pull Out Kitchen Tap, 3 Spray Modes
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The DERW black pull-out kitchen tap is number seven in this guide at £35.99, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 253 ratings. It is a deck-mounted single-handle mixer with a 360° swivel spout, a pull-out spray head and three spray modes, built on a 304 stainless-steel body with a valve core the listing says has passed a 500,000-cycle lifespan test. Its own measurements do not line up: the bullet text gives a faucet height of 15.39 in (391 mm), while the Item Dimensions field in the specification table gives a height of 32 centimetres — about 320 mm, roughly 7 cm less than the bullets claim.
The rank line is worth reading just as closely. This listing prints '17 in Touch On Kitchen Sink Faucets' alongside '7,751 in DIY & Tools'. Two other taps in this guide, the £36.28 one and the £32.24 one, both print the identical '1 in Touch On Kitchen Sink Faucets' line, so a listing that only claims 17th is at least consistent with the idea that not every tap on these pages can hold the top slot at once. Everything below is quoted from the Amazon listing as written; none of it comes from a tap we bought or tested ourselves.
How those 253 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £35.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 253 ratings |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,751 in DIY & Tools; 17 in Touch On Kitchen Sink Faucets |
| Faucet height — bullet text | 15.39 in (391 mm) |
| Item dimensions — spec table | 33D x 5.7W x 32H centimetres (as listed) |
| Spout height and reach — bullet text | 7.16 in (182 mm) and 10.15 in (258 mm) |
| Spout Reach — spec field | 10.15 Inches |
| Warranty — spec field | 3 years (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I fit taps for a living & this has been a good tap so far.only thing I don't like is the ring type mounting bolt there hard to get tight & can loosen (this one hasn't so far though) they also break but to be fair this one hasn't & a lot of taps use this ring type fitting now which I don't like.This has been fine though & feels like a better than it's actual cost tap.”
Verified purchase“Best tap ever. Great quality. Sturdy and easy to utilise. Love the flick switch to have spray option. Swivel is easy. Finish looks great and easy to keep clean. Can't praise enough. Husband installed, there were a couple of tricky bits, but once installed- is wonderful. Well recommended.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Kitchen Taps 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Numbers Clash.
Questions people ask
How tall is the DERW kitchen tap?
The bullet text says the faucet height is 15.39 in (391 mm). The Item Dimensions field in the specification gives a height of 32 centimetres, which is about 320 mm.
What spout height and reach does the DERW model 02018BUDW have?
The bullets give a spout height of 7.16 in (182 mm) and a spout reach of 10.15 in (258 mm), and the Spout Reach spec field repeats 10.15 Inches.
What size hole does the DERW tap need in the worktop?
The bullet text says the mounting hole diameter is 35–38 mm and that the extended installation pins fit countertops up to 40 mm thick. The Mounting Hole Diameter spec field lists 35 Millimetres.
How many spray modes does the pull-out head have?
Three, according to the bullets: a non-splash column for gentle filling, a pressurised shower for tough stains, and a pause mode to save water. The Special Features field describes it as a dual function sprayer.
Is a hose included with the DERW mixer tap?
The bullets describe a durable pull-out hose and the Item Highlight field mentions an anti-burst hose, but the Included Components field lists only 'Handle, Instruction Manual'.
What warranty does DERW give on this tap?
The Manufacturer Warranty Description states 3 years, and the final bullet says to contact DERW via Amazon for fast support and easy replacement if water flow, spray mode function, swivel smoothness or surface wear cause problems.
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