Two worlds collide with the EMPRESSA PULL-DOWN BAR FAUCET - modern features with traditional, old world detailing. Inspired by German wine country, the EMPRESSA BAR 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 single-function spray, the EMPRESSA is the perfect example of classic European design infused with modern features and functionality. The EMPRESSA can be easily installed in kitchen islands, wet/dry bars, or smaller kitchens with less clearance space.
- Compact size is perfect for bar areas or butler pantries
- Made of durable, solid brass for long-lasting performance
- 180° spout swivel provides extended range
- 1.5 GPM flow rate
- All mounting hardware is included for easy installation
- BLANCO premium finishes resist tarnishing and corrosion
- All BLANCO faucets feature a limited lifetime warranty
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Kitchen
- Product Subgroup:
- Faucet
- Product Type:
- Bar Faucet
Blanco 442512 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Blanco Empressa bar faucet fit in a kitchen island with limited clearance?
That is what the Empressa bar faucet is built for. It's a compact-size pull-down meant for bar areas, butler pantries, wet/dry bars, islands, and smaller kitchens where a full-size kitchen faucet crowds the space. The spout swivels 180 degrees, so you still get reach across the bowl without the footprint of a main-sink faucet.
2) Is the Blanco Empressa bar faucet a bar faucet or a full kitchen sink faucet?
It's a bar/prep faucet, not a primary kitchen faucet. The Empressa is scaled down for a bar sink, prep sink, or island secondary bowl, and it runs 1.5 GPM. If you're outfitting the main kitchen sink in a rental unit or a commercial break room, spec a full-size pull-down instead and keep the Empressa for the secondary bowl.
3) What finishes does the Blanco Empressa EMP442FAB bar faucet come in?
Seven finishes, each its own Blanco part number: Chrome (442512), PVD Steel (442513), Polished Nickel (442514), Satin Gold (442983), Matte Black (443025), Satin Platinum (443247), and Satin Dark Steel (443265). That spread covers matching an existing Blanco sink or faucet across a building, and Blanco's premium finishes are made to resist tarnishing and corrosion.
4) Does the Blanco Empressa bar faucet come with mounting hardware, or do I need to buy it separately?
All mounting hardware ships with the faucet. Nothing extra to source on the mounting side. Supply lines and any shutoff valves are the usual field items on a plumbing rough-in, so plan those against what's already under the counter.
5) Is the Blanco Empressa bar faucet solid brass or plastic inside?
Solid brass body. That's the material call that matters on a faucet going into a hospitality bar or a multi-family common area where it gets cycled hard, and it's why this one holds up better than a zinc or plastic-bodied bar faucet.
6) What is the flow rate on the Blanco Empressa bar faucet, and will it meet a low-flow requirement?
The Empressa bar faucet flows 1.5 GPM. That's below the 2.2 GPM federal maximum for kitchen faucets and meets the 1.8 GPM ceiling that California and several other states apply, which matters if you're specifying for a jurisdiction with a tightened flow limit.
7) Is the pull-down spray on the Blanco Empressa single-function or does it have multiple spray modes?
Single-function. The Empressa uses an integrated pull-down spray with one spray pattern, not a toggle between stream and spray. On a bar or prep bowl that's usually what you want, but if the end user expects a spray/stream selector, this isn't the faucet.
8) How do I order the Matte Black or Satin Gold version of the Blanco Empressa bar faucet?
Order by the finish-specific Blanco number: Matte Black is 443025 and Satin Gold is 442983. Every finish of the Empressa bar faucet carries its own part number, so a purchase order that only says EMP442FAB won't pin down the finish. Give the number, not just the finish name.
9) Can the Blanco Empressa bar faucet handle two bowls or reach across a wide prep sink?
The spout swivels a full 180 degrees, so it will swing side to side across a two-bowl prep sink or clear the deck for filling a pot beside the bowl. Combined with the pull-down hose, that's the reach you get. It's still a bar-scale faucet, so a wide double-bowl main kitchen sink is past what it's sized for.
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