Hose Flow Diverter
Connect your Benchtop Water Filter to a compatible pull-out or pull-down kitchen mixer tap.
The Inline Flow Diverter fits between your tap’s flexible pull-out hose and spray head. When activated, it redirects cold tap water through ¼-inch tubing to your UltraStream. When filtration is not required, water continues to flow normally through the original spray head.
Why Use an Hose Flow Diverter?
Standard benchtop diverters usually attach to the aerator at the end of a conventional kitchen tap. Pull-out mixer taps have a removable spray head instead, so they require a different type of connection.
This hose diverter allows you to connect your Benchtop Filter without replacing your existing pull-out mixer tap or installing a separate filter faucet.
How it Works
With the diverter in its normal position, water flows through your existing spray head as usual.
While the cold tap is running, activate the pin or control on the side of the diverter. This redirects the water through the connected ¼-inch tubing and into your UltraStream.
Turn off or release the diverter control to return the water flow to the original spray head.
- Designed for compatible pull-out and pull-down mixer taps
- Switches between normal tap water and filtered water
- Connects directly to standard ¼-inch, or 6.35 mm, filtration tubing
- Installs between the pull-out hose and spray head
- Chrome-plated, lead-free brass construction
- No drilling or permanent alteration to the tap
Different Hose Taps
Pull-out and pull-down mixer taps are available in many different designs, and not every model will be compatible with this inline flow diverter. For the diverter to be installed, the spray head must be able to unscrew from the flexible hose, leaving an accessible threaded connection. Thread sizes, thread direction and connector styles vary between tap manufacturers, and some models use proprietary or fixed connections that cannot accept a standard adaptor. Before ordering, remove the spray head and confirm the connection type and measurements, as a tap that looks compatible externally may use a different fitting internally.
Installation Instructions
- Turn off the tap. Pull out the spray hose and hold it securely so it cannot retract into the tap body.
- Remove the spray head. Carefully unscrew the spray head from the end of the flexible hose. Keep any washers or seals in place.
- Install the diverter. Screw the male end of the inline diverter into the pull-out hose, then screw the original spray head onto the female end of the diverter. The diverter must be installed in the correct direction for it to operate properly.
- Connect the tubing. Insert the ¼-inch inlet tubing fully into the side connection and secure the compression fitting.
- Check for leaks. Turn on the cold water slowly and inspect each connection. Tighten gently where required, but do not overtighten.
- Test the diverter. With the cold water running, activate the diverter control to send water to your Filter.
Will It Fit My Tap?
Pull-out and pull-down mixer tap connections are not universal. Although ½-inch BSP or G½ connections are common on Australian pull-out spray heads, some manufacturers use ⅜-inch or proprietary fittings.
Before ordering, check:
- The thread size
- Whether the connection is male or female
- The outside diameter of the threaded section
- Whether the thread is BSP, G-thread, NPT or a manufacturer-specific fitting
Do not force together fittings with different thread types. NPT and BSP threads have different thread angles and pitches and may leak or damage the connection if incorrectly matched.
Unsure Which Size You Need?
Unscrew the spray head and take it to a plumbing supplier or local hardware store so the thread can be identified before ordering.
You can also contact us at AlkaWay and provide clear photos of:
- The spray head connection
- The end of the pull-out hose
- A ruler held beside the thread to show its diameter
Please confirm compatibility before purchasing. If an incorrect size is ordered, the customer will be responsible for return postage costs.