Exploring Manual Basin Lifts: An Overview of the Options Available
A manual basin lift is a washbasin that can be adjusted in height by hand. It is a great solution for a nursing home, hospital or single occupancy home, where the height will only need to be altered occasionally.
The manual rise and fall washbasins offered by Independent 4 Life are:
- ● Granberg Basicline 401
- ● Granberg Basicline 403
- ● Granberg Basicline 406
- ● Pressalit VALUE
- ● Pressalit PLUS
- ● Pressalit SELECT
- ● Armitage Shanks Salonex Hairdressing Kit
Let’s explore these products in more detail to help you understand the differences between them.
If you would like to know more about basin lifts and why you should add one to your home, then you may wish to read this article first.
Before we start explaining the differences between each Granberg basin lift, it is important to note that there is a choice of ergonomic wash basins that can be added to any product in the range, giving you the flexibility to choose not only which rise and fall wash basin system, but also the wash basin itself.
Granberg Basicline 401
The Basicline 401 has a width of 600mm. It is a wall-mounted model without any panelling to conceal pipes. It has a mirror and LED overhead light bar that move in tandem with the basin which is perfect because it means you can add this product into your bathroom and immediately have everything you would want in a wash basin set up.
The rise and fall wash basin provides 250mm of height adjustment. There are hooks on the back and two securing bolts at the bottom of the panel that allow you to adjust the height in 50mm increments. Due to the height adjustment process not being as simple as an electric system, we recommend this product for customers who are looking for occasional adjustment.
Purchase: Granberg Basicline 401
Granberg Basicline 403
The Basicline 403 is another 600mm wide wall mounted manual basin lift, ideal if you don’t need a wash basin that needs adjusting in height daily. The rise and fall wash basin can be mounted beneath a fixed mirror or wall cabinet, however it does not have one included. This makes it the cheapest basin lift available in the Granberg range.
Similarly to the Basicline 401, it offers 250mm of stepless height adjustment, which is achieved using a socket wrench or spanner. This does mean that you have the freedom to adjust it to your exact needs rather than having to choose between height increments.
Purchase: Granberg Basicline 403
Granberg Basicline 406
The Basicline 406 is a wall-mounted washbasin that can be mounted below a fixed cabinet or mirror. It has a width of 600mm.
This product differs from the other basin lifts by Granberg as it only has a height-adjustment range of 190mm and uses a built-in gas spring to achieve this. The height can be adjusted at intervals of 12mm and requires no tools for this, however it will need a non-disabled person to push the lift downward.
Purchase: Granberg Basicline 406
Pressalit VALUE
The Pressalit Value wash basin bracket must be used with a MATRIX SMALL or CURVE/CURVE II wash basin. There are two versions of the Value bracket, the first one is height adjustable by 315mm using a gas-assisted lever control. The second can be adjusted by 150mm and has no gas-assisted lever.
Purchase: Pressalit VALUE
Pressalit PLUS
The Pressalit Plus wash basin bracket must be used with a MATRIX SMALL or CURVE/CURVE II wash basin. This bracket differs from other brackets because it allows you to adjust the washbasin laterally rather than vertically. This means that you can bring the washbasin closer to the toilet.
Purchase: Pressalit PLUS
Pressalit SELECT
The Pressalit SELECT wash basin bracket must also be used with a MATRIX SMALL or CURVE/CURVE II wash basin. It has a front cover to conceal the feed and waste pipes and this runs down to the floor. It is height adjustable by 300mm, from 670mm to 970mm. It is adjusted using the lever on the side which can also be used as a towel holder and is strong enough to be used for support.
Purchase:Pressalit SELECT
Armitage Shanks Salonex Hairdressing Kit
This washbasin lift is based on the Pressalit PLUS bracket. This makes it possible to adjust it both vertically by 300mm and laterally. The product comes with an Armitage Shanks Salonex washbasin and Armitage Shanks Starlite hairdresser mixer tap, 1500mm hose and handset, making it the perfect product to add to your hairdressing salon.
Purchase: Armitage Shanks Salonex Hairdressing Kits
If a manual height-adjustable wash basin doesn’t sound right for you, then maybe an electric basin lift would be more suitable.
