09/02/2026
Pot fillers are a popular item these days in custom home construction and kitchen renovations. While customer opinion is often divided on whether these are practical fixtures or an unnecessary luxury, we follow some simple rules when installing them to ensure our customers’ satisfaction.
Groundswell Mechanical’s 3 Rules For Pot Fillers:
1. Place the fillers high enough above the cooktop surface to allow for large pots underneath. We recommend a minimum of 18” but also need to consider the height of the hood fan and not go too high when laying out.
2. Never center the water supply outlet on the filler with the center of the cooktop. The water outlets are always offset to one side, so centering them on the cooktop will make the entire fixture look off visually when it is folded back against the wall in its resting position. Instead, center the folded fixture with the cooktop and rough in your water supply accordingly.
3. Always loop the pot filler water line feed from the nearby kitchen sink cabinet and provide a labelled shut off for easy access during servicing or emergencies.
What’s your opinion of a pot filler? Let us know in the comments!
