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Sink with faucet and pull-out hand shower
With the pull-out hand shower a pot that is standing on the stove can be filled with water – suitable for persons with compromised arm/hand function
Sink with single lever faucet
The sink has a single lever faucet with pull-out hand shower. The hose of the hand shower is long enough to reach the stove and the user can fill a pot with water that stands there.
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Plumbing supply store
Single lever faucet with hand shower (close-up)
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Tipsare: Suzanne
Suzanne lives together with her husband and children in a house. She is working part time. She was injured in 1991 and has a complete tetraplgia C6. She has personal assistance.
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