Two worlds collide with the EMPRESSA HIGH-ARC PULL-DOWN KITCHEN FAUCET - modern features with traditional, old world detailing. Inspired by German wine country, the EMPRESSA PULL-DOWN KITCHEN FAUCET is modeled after the shape of vintage wine presses found across Europe. Characterized by signature details such as vintage wine press-inspired handles and an integrated pull-down, dual spray function, the EMPRESSA is the perfect example of classic European design infused with modern features and functionality.
- Powerful pull-down, integrated dual spray function
- Made of durable, solid brass for long-lasting performance
- 180° spout swivel provides extended range
- 1.5 GPM flow rate increases water-savings by 30% over standard kitchen faucets
- BLANCO premium finishes resist tarnishing and corrosion
- All mounting hardware included for easy installation
- Available in Polished Chrome, Polished Nickel, PVD Steel, Satin Gold and Matte Black
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- Plumbing
Blanco 442501 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Blanco Empressa pull-down faucet work on a single-hole sink deck?
The Empressa EMP442FA is a single-handle pull-down kitchen faucet with an integrated pull-down spray head, so it mounts through one deck hole with no separate sprayer hole required. Mounting hardware comes in the box. If your deck is a 3-hole or 4-hole configuration you'll want a deck plate or escutcheon to cover the extra holes, since the faucet body itself covers only the one.
2) What is the flow rate on the Blanco Empressa kitchen faucet, and will it meet a low-flow requirement?
The Empressa runs 1.5 GPM, which Blanco puts at about 30 percent less water than a standard kitchen faucet. That number matters on multi-family and institutional jobs where the spec sheet caps kitchen faucet flow at 1.8 or 1.5 GPM, and it is well under the 2.2 GPM most older kitchen faucets ship at.
3) How much clearance do I need behind the sink for the Blanco Empressa, and how far does the spout swing?
The spout swivels 180 degrees, so it covers a double-bowl sink from a center-set deck hole and swings clear of the bowl for filling pots on the counter. It is a high-arc design, so if you're setting it under a window or a low upper cabinet, measure your available height before committing.
4) What finishes does the Blanco Empressa faucet come in, and what are the model numbers?
Seven finishes, each its own Blanco part number: PVD Steel (442500), Chrome (442501), Polished Nickel (442502), Satin Gold (442980), Matte Black (443023), Satin Platinum (443245) and Satin Dark Steel (443262). All are Blanco premium finishes rated to resist tarnishing and corrosion, which is what you want if you're standardizing finishes across a building and need the units you buy next year to match the ones going in now.
5) Is the Blanco Empressa faucet solid brass or plastic?
Solid brass body. That's the material that decides whether a faucet holds up in a rental unit or a commercial break room versus a zinc or plastic-bodied unit, and it's why the Empressa is a reasonable specification for higher-traffic kitchens rather than a builder-grade swap.
6) Do I need a separate side sprayer with the Blanco Empressa faucet?
No. The spray is built into the pull-down head, with a dual spray function you toggle at the head, so there's no side sprayer to plumb and no second deck hole to drill for one. If you're replacing an old faucet that used a side sprayer, you'll have an open hole left over that needs a cap or a soap dispenser.
7) Does anything else need to be ordered to install the Blanco Empressa faucet?
Mounting hardware ships with the faucet. What is not in the box is what's under your sink already: supply lines and angle stops. On a retrofit those usually get replaced at the same time, so plan on a pair of supply connectors sized to your existing stops.
8) Is the Blanco Empressa a traditional-looking faucet or a modern one?
It reads traditional. The Empressa's handle is modeled on vintage European wine press hardware, so the visual language is old-world even though the mechanics (pull-down head, dual spray, 1.5 GPM) are current. In Polished Nickel or Satin Gold it suits a classic or transitional kitchen; in Matte Black or PVD Steel the same body sits more comfortably in a contemporary one.
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