Two friends, Denny and Artur, dealt with separate taps for months themselves and realized this is a widespread problem. However, no such product was commercially available. They concluded that there has to be a market for a simple device that would combine the hot and cold water streams to deliver warm water instead. They are now running a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise money for production of the first batch of their product.
Retromixer, which stands for retrofitted mixer for separate taps, is an inexpensive mixing adapter that is easy and quick to install, compatible will all kinds of spout shapes and adjustable to different distances between the two faucets. Unlike many DIY solutions, it is made of materials resistant to high temperature and certified for contact with drinking water. By connecting the two water streams, Retromixer reduces water consumption by up to 50%. Implementing recycled materials in the design is also improving its sustainability. Sustainability of the design helped the startup secure a place at Low Carbon Ideas Lab, an incubator at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation.
I’m not convinced about the colors, but the overall design looks nice. The separate faucets had been driving me crazy during my time in London!