Rank #2 in Best Kitchen Taps 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Numbers Clash
FORIOUS Pull Out Kitchen Mixer Tap, Stainless Steel
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The FORIOUS UK23000C-12 is a single-handle kitchen mixer tap with a pull-out sprayhead, a 360° swivel and a 15.17 in high arc. It is listed at £40.77 and takes second place in this guide.
What makes this listing worth reading closely is that its numbers largely hold together. Spout height is 7.08 in in the bullet text and 7.08 Inches in the specification table; spout reach is 9.84 in in both; the flow rate is 1.5 gpm in one and 1.5 Gallons Per Minute in the other. The Bestsellers Rank line claims '2 in Touch On Kitchen Sink Faucets', which sits below the two Cobbe taps in this guide, each of which prints '1' in the same category — a second place that at least does not contradict itself. The figure that does not hold is the review count: the listing reports 4.4 out of 5 from 27,874 ratings, while the star breakdown shown alongside it adds up to exactly 100. Everything on this page is quoted from the Amazon listing as it appears, not from any test of our own.
How those 27,874 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £40.77 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 27,874 ratings |
| Model number | UK23000C-12 |
| Faucet height | 15.17 in (bullet text only — no matching figure in the spec table) |
| Spout height | 7.08 in — same value in the bullet text and the spec table |
| Spout reach | 9.84 in — same value in the bullet text and the spec table |
| Flow rate | 1.5 gpm (spec table repeats it as 1.5 Gallons Per Minute) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2 in Touch On Kitchen Sink Faucets; 1,001 in DIY & Tools |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Excellent packaging from the manufacturer, well wrapped in formed foam protection inside the box.Easy to install, very easy, helpful installation instructions.Great on/off button on the tap,and spray button.Tap head great retract up when let go, after you have pull down the tap head.Force of the water flow ok, but not forceful.Very good warranty with the tap from the manufacturer.”
Verified purchase“Like this tap. Great value, looks good, functions well. Installed myself, was probably easier than most but still hard for a DIY amateur. Took me 4 hours to get the old one off for example (and needed to buy a tap spanner set). However, worth the hassle.”
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
What water pressure does the FORIOUS UK23000C-12 need?
The listing states it is designed for standard high-pressure water systems, including combi boiler systems, and that it is not suitable for low-pressure gravity systems.
How much does the FORIOUS kitchen tap cost?
The listing price is £40.77.
How big is the tap?
The bullet text gives a faucet height of 15.17 in, a spout height of 7.08 in and a spout reach of 9.84 in, and the specification table repeats the spout height and reach at 7.08 Inches and 9.84 Inches.
How many ratings does it have?
The listing reports 4.4 out of 5 from 27,874 ratings. The star breakdown printed with it contains 100 entries in total, so the two figures are not counting the same thing.
What does the sprayhead do?
The listing describes a dual-function sprayhead with an aerated stream for everyday cleaning and a spray for heavy-duty rinsing, plus a pause button to stop the flow.
Is a warranty included?
The listing refers to a limited warranty and to customer service, but does not state a period.
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