KOHLER K-690-BN Vinnata Kitchen Sink Faucet, Vibrant Brushed Nickel

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        Product Description
 
  The Kohler K-690 Vinnata Kitchen Sink Faucet features classic lines and traditional styling to coordinate with almost any home design. With a high-arching spout and pull-down sprayhead, the Vinnata is ideal for larger, deeper sinks or for cooks who need a versatile faucet for filling large pots, washing produce, and cleaning the sink.<P><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2010/kohler-B000MWZJIE-callout1.jpg" alt="logo" border="0"><b>VinnataKitchen Sink FaucetAt a Glance:</b><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2010/kohler-B000MWZJIE-callout3.jpg" alt="border" border="0"><ul><li>High-arching faucet with optimal reach<p></li><li>Convenient pullout sprayhead<p></li><li>Durable construction and finish<p></li><li>Easy installation<p></li><li>Lifetime limited warranty<p></li></ul><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2010/kohler-B000MWZJIE-callout5.jpg" alt="callout" border="0"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2010/kohler-B000MWZJIE-3-sm.jpg" border="0" alt="pullout sprayhead"><b>The sprayhead pulls out of the faucet and conveniently retracts when you're finished. View larger.</b><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2010/kohler-B000MWZJIE-2-sm.jpg" border="0" alt="Vinnata Faucet"><b>Button controls let you choose either an aerated stream or a powerful spray.View larger.</b><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2010/kohler-B000MWZJIE-4-sm.jpg" border="0" alt="Fort&eacute; Pullout Kitchen Sink Faucet"><b><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2010/kohler-view-demo.png" alt="Interactive Demo" border="0">Take an interactive tour of Vinnata Kitchen Sink Faucets.</b><b>Functional Design to Meet Your Needs</b>With a customizable single lever for easy operation, the Vinnata Kitchen Sink Faucet offers an elegant, high-arching design with ergonomic features and increased functionality. The temperature memory handle lets you leave the lever at your preferred setting, allowing you to simply turn the faucet on at the desired temperature. Also, a high-temperature control lets you preset a maximum setting to eliminate scalding.<p><b>Versatile Sprayhead for Multiple Uses</b>The ergonomic sprayhead pulls out of the faucet with a counterweighted, braided-nylon hose . The hose moves quietly and efficiently and retracts back into the faucet when you're finished. A ball-joint swivel sprayhead helps you effectively control the spray with minimal effort and increased effectiveness. And with convenient button controls, the Vinnata faucet provides either an aerated stream or a powerful spray to fit your needs.<p><b>Durable Construction</b>Premium metal construction ensures a long life for the Vinnata faucet, and the finish is bonded to the metal to resist scratches, corrosion, and tarnishing. Additionally, the Kohler washerless, ceramic disc valves exceed industry standards for longevity, allowing for efficient volume and temperature control.<p><b>Easy Installation</b>Installation is simple and fast with 22-inch flexible supply hoses and easy-to-follow instructions for both one-hole and three-hole sinks. The handle can be installed on the right side, left side, or at the front of the faucet.<p><b>Technical Information and Warranty</b>The Vinnata faucet features an ADA-compliant lever handle and swing spout with a pull-down sprayhead. The spout reach is 9-1/2 inches, and the faucet height is 10 inches. The Vinnata has a maximum flow rate of 2.2 gallons (8.3 liters) per minute with a low-flow aerator option available.<p><b>Kohler Faucet Lifetime Limited Warranty</b><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2010/c26-kohler-lifetimewarranty.jpg" alt="lifetime warranty" border="0" align="right" hspace="10" vspace="10">Kohler Co. warrants its faucets to be leak and drip free during normal residential use for as long as the original purchaser owns his or her home. Kohler Co. also warrants all other aspects of the faucet or accessories (except gold, non-PVD Vibrant, and non-chrome finishes) to be free of defects in material and workmanship during normal residential use for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns his or her home.<p><b>About Kohler: Diversity and Innovation</b><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2010/c26-kohler-logo1.jpg" alt="logo" border="0" align="left" hspace="10" vspace="10">Since 1873, Kohler Co. has been improving the lives of its customers with exceptional products and services. Austrian immigrant John Michael Kohler made the first of many bold business moves when he purchased a cast iron and steel foundry in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. His vision and dedication to excellence helped transform Kohler Co. into a highly successful family of businesses with operations on six continents.<p>One of the oldest, largest privately held companies in the United States Kohler Co.'s diversity of products and portfolio of brands lead the way in design, craftsmanship, and innovation. Kohler Co. offers a breadth of products and services, including plumbing fixtures, furniture, tile and stone, and primary and backup power systems, as well as award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations.<p><b>What's in the Box</b>Kohler K-690 Vinnata Kitchen Sink Faucet and owner's manual.<p><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/th/content_26/Q1_2010/kohler-B000MWZJIE-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Vinnata Faucet in use"><b>With almost 10 inches of clearance, the Vinnata Kitchen Faucet is easy to use, even with large pots and pans.</b>
 
  <br /> <b><span class="h3color tiny">This review is from: </span>KOHLER K-690-BN Vinnata Kitchen Sink Faucet, Vibrant Brushed Nickel (Tools & Home Improvement)</b><br/>
     

From various sources I gathered that Kohler produces high quality products.  I bought the Vinnata believing that for the premium I am paying I will get an outstanding faucet with impeccable workmanship.  Unfortunately the Vinnata turned out to be a disappointment.  Within weeks of installation the half dome-shaped cap that sits between the handle and the body of the faucet came loose.  It didn't leak, but it annoying moved loosely every time I turned on the water or adjusted the temperature.  At first I thought it was faulty installation, but after the plumber returned to inspect it he declared that "it's just the way it was designed."  Apparently all he had to do to remedy this was to force the cap to snap into place.  He then advised me to avoid touching/moving the cap to minimize recurrence.  I've followed his advise, but I have no doubt that at some future time the cap will snap off just as easily as it snapped back on.
<br/>For such a "high-end" product with an ultra price premium, one would reasonably expect PERFECT workmanship.  That the Vinnata failed to meet basic quality standards renders this faucet sub-par and over-priced (I would have given it three stars if it weren't priced so richly).  I most definitely would not pay up for Kohler ever again.
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