Telescoping Pot Filler

[FMcCracken]

I have a client who is getting a cooktop installed on/ in an island countertop. One compromise he's made for the island location is that he won't be getting a pot filler. The wall mounted units fold back so they are fine for cooktops along a wall. However, with an island cooktop, the deck mounted units always stand out as towers. I get that the folding feature is unavoidable, but has anyone seen a unit which telescopes into the countertop?

Before starting to invent one, I figure someone else has thought of this and come up with a solution.

If designing one is in order, any ideas where to get a mechanism which can lower the shaft of the pot filler into the base cabinet? I figure the feed to the pot filler (below the countertop) will be a flex connection/ braided hose.

Is there a Code issue?

FM

 

[Jadnashua]

There are at least a few manufacturers that make automatic lifts for things like flat screen TVs that you might be able to make work. Is there a sink on the island? Had you considered just using a tall valve with a pull out handle and hose?

 

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[FMcCracken]

I am looking at robotics too! Scissor lifts seem to be too bulky. Looking at some interesting worm gears and some hydraulic options. Lots to learn. This investigation has its own vocabulary.

Considered the pullout faucet. If installed towards front of cooktop, it'll be in the way. If at the back, it'll be hazardous to access while cooking. Deck mounted retractable option is ideal. It'll take some design engineering and so I thought maybe someone else has already done it. Invention #6279.

Frankie

 

[John Plant]

I have a client who is getting a cooktop installed on/ in an island countertop. One compromise he's made for the island location is that he won't be getting a pot filler. The wall mounted units fold back so they are fine for cooktops along a wall. However, with an island cooktop, the deck mounted units always stand out as towers. I get that the folding feature is unavoidable, but has anyone seen a unit which telescopes into the countertop?

Before starting to invent one, I figure someone else has thought of this and come up with a solution.

If designing one is in order, any ideas where to get a mechanism which can lower the shaft of the pot filler into the base cabinet? I figure the feed to the pot filler (below the countertop) will be a flex connection/ braided hose.

Is there a Code issue?
Yes in a sense there is such a thing! at least there is a telescoping faucet and I'm sure you could go from there with either your own adaptation or with the manufacturers help!
FM

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I have a client who is getting a cooktop installed on/ in an island countertop. One compromise he's made for the island location is that he won't be getting a pot filler. The wall mounted units fold back so they are fine for cooktops along a wall. However, with an island cooktop, the deck mounted units always stand out as towers. I get that the folding feature is unavoidable, but has anyone seen a unit which telescopes into the countertop?

Before starting to invent one, I figure someone else has thought of this and come up with a solution.

If designing one is in order, any ideas where to get a mechanism which can lower the shaft of the pot filler into the base cabinet? I figure the feed to the pot filler (below the countertop) will be a flex connection/ braided hose.

Is there a Code issue?

FM

this HTML class. Value is http://www.kitchenan

I have a client who is getting a cooktop installed on/ in an island countertop. One compromise he's made for the island location is that he won't be getting a pot filler. The wall mounted units fold back so they are fine for cooktops along a wall. However, with an island cooktop, the deck mounted units always stand out as towers. I get that the folding feature is unavoidable, but has anyone seen a unit which telescopes into the countertop?

Before starting to invent one, I figure someone else has thought of this and come up with a solution.

If designing one is in order, any ideas where to get a mechanism which can lower the shaft of the pot filler into the base cabinet? I figure the feed to the pot filler (below the countertop) will be a flex connection/ braided hose.

Is there a Code issue?

FM

Yes there is something similar made by: Blanco of Germany. A telescoping faucet at least! I hope the link works as this is about my third attempt to post a reply with pictures. I was able to upload one not so great picture but the better pics are too large for the site.
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