Does the faucet move from side to side and how much clearance do I need in the back for the handle??
1989482
You will need about 4". The faucet can move 360 degress. The handle is great, too. You push away for hot and toward yourself for cold. Love this faucet. I give it a 10 out of 10. I would highly recommend this. We purchased the brushed stainless or nickle finish - I forget which - but always looks clean and easy to clean. Hope that helps!
1989483
Obviously the Elate is a kitchen faucet. The top part of the faucet does swivel from side to side (enable you to wash dishes in either side of sink.) the handle does move from front to back and you need approximately 3-1/2 inches of clearance so the handle operates properly. VERY GOOD FAUCET, GREAT SPRAY/STREAM - easy to change from one to the other. Mounted easily.
1989484
This faucet does swivel fully side to side. The issue of clearance for the handle is important! Without at least two and a half inches (2.5") from centre of mounting hole (through countertop) to the backsplash, the tip of the handle could touch the backsplash when fully turned "on" Of course, if the faucet is corner mounted or even mounted at side of sink, the issue doesn't exist.
1069133
Not much. The handle only leans towards the back splash a few degrees past straight up and down. Mine doesn't even come close to going past the edge of the sink. If looking from the side think of a clock, with 12 o'clock being the top. My handle travels from 12:30 full hot to about 9:00 full cold.
808258
We have 11/16 clearance between the wall and the base plate for faucet. There is no problem using the valve handle
1067608
The handle only rotates approx. one inch to the rear past the faucet. Most rotation is to the front.
481309
Yes, as a matter of fact, I have done just that with mine. I also turned the handle to be right in front not off to the side. I've had this faucet, for about 2-3 years now and LOVE it.
1891287
Confirm Steve's answer. Faucet pulls out toward the front, not so much up, and is significantly lower than the 11 1/4 (or 11 1/2" at most) handle when full on.
1705847
If you push the handle all the way back to the hot position or pull it all the way forward for cold. I would say the distance is less than an inch in either direction from measuring at that ring that you can see at the base of the faucet where it attaches to the counter mount. I have a granite surround which measures 5 inches from wall to sink edge, and my faucet is mounted in the center of it with approximately two and half inches behind and two and half inches in front from centerpoint and the handle does not get anywhere near the wall. I put a wooden spoon handle behind my faucet just now and it appeared to not go deeper than the actual water spout portion of the faucet, certainly not more than half an inch behind the actual faucet stem that transports the water.
103567
The faucet does swivel form side to side. I have not tested for the limit but it does go beyond the sink. Has not been a problem with kids.
931640
I installed the faucet, and have it on the right side. I see no reason why you could not put the handle in front if that is your preference. Should not be a problem.
570916
Without the base installed te handle sits 4 in above the counter the overall height of the handle is 9in it sits 3 inch away from from the wall and backsplash. I don't think you will have any issues with this faucet we love it
1390687
Hi, first of all...this faucet is beautiful! The stainless is a nice quality and we are very happy with our purchase. Our faucet has a clearance of 4" from the center of the base to the backsplash. You want to be able to freely move the handle and keep in mind the cold setting is towards the back.
1816954
It depends. The top part of the faucet swivels about 180 degrees even after installed. There is some room for adjustment on the water valve (bottom handle), but is has to be installed to the right.
515015
First, I love, love my faucet! Second, I just checked for you. I can swivel the faucet neck most of the way around, well, as far as it is possible before it hits the wall! It appears they thought of a "lefty" situation! Looks like you will not have a problem! Wet sleeves are no fun!
808260
My backsplash is exactly 4" from the handle when said handle is on full hot water mode, (which also means when the handle is moved toward the backsplash). Of course the distance of your sink faucet holes to the wall (backsplash) are predetermined by how close/far the sink is set to the wall/backsplase. I wouldn't worry about this issue because your sink will always be set a comfortable distance from the wall for this faucet to operate.
1282126
1-3/4" from center of handle base is needed for clearance (of the handle). Yes, the faucet swivels easily from side to side.
1957723
the faucet will swing about 7 inches out on both sides. if you have 3 sinks, it sounds doubtful
190588
Yes! It moves side to side. The only downfall is you have to learn to gauge when to start turning it off, as it continues to run a little until it shuts off, not like your typical faucet. Still like it lots.