KOHLER K-647-VS Simplice Pull-Down Kitchen Sink Faucet, Vibrant Stainless (Cannot Ship to CA or VT)

Comment: I wonder why this item cannot be shipped to CA or VT? Is it made of some material that is considered a carcinogen in California? Does it have a water flow rate that is higher than that state allows? You can't say there are restrictions without identifying why.

Comment: This faucet is stunning to look at. Sleek and sculptural with everything to make it user friendly. Hidden from view is the button to toggle between a spray and a stream of water. Pullout faucet that is almost undetectable. Even the handle to turn on the water can be gently tapped with an elbow if your hands are full. Have had it for three months and I could not be more pleased!

Comment: This faucet is gorgeous. Seems to be very high quality. Only problem is becuase of the high arch it does splash quite a bit in my kitchen sink. I just pull down the sprayer or reduce the amount of water coming out. But it is very nice and I've gotten lots of compliments!

Comment: Bought this to complement our stainless appliances for a minor kitchen remodel.

We explored many different options from Danze to Delta to Price Pfister and so on, but in the end, it seemed that the simplest design was the most beautiful and seemed to be the most flexible in terms of decor. The lines are clean, the size seems "just right" (not too tall, not too short), and the quality feels excellent. Amazon's price on this is also excellent; better than every plumbing supply site I researched.

As others have mentioned, installation is a breeze. I had it installed in under 30 minutes. The only tools required are a Phillips-head screwdriver, something to drive a hex bolt (drill attachment makes it really easy), and some Teflon tape. All of the required hoses are included and pre-installed on the lever unit. The instructions are well written with simple diagrams but even without them, the install is very intuitive. Even novices (like me) can handle this pretty easily.

Does not come with a soap dispenser, but it can also be purchased separately from Amazon (two styles to choose from: K-1895-C-VS or K-1893-C-VS) at a very good price. All pieces feel substantial and well crafted. The pull-down spout mechanism uses a very simple (and rather ingenious) gravity mechanism (essentially a giant brass nut) to keep the tension on the tubing of the pull-out spout so that it goes back up (never installed a kitchen faucet before, so I'm not sure how other manufacturers design this mechanism); it works great as long as you keep the back of your cabinet free and clear of obstructions. I dig it because the simple engineering means that it's one less possible point of failure.

In summary:
- Well engineered
- Simple, elegant design
- Excellent build
- EASY to install
- Good instructions
- Excellent value

Comment: This stainless faucet was a great find and I'm very happy with the product. I also purchased a matching soap dispenser. the only thing with this faucet is that when you turn the water off it drips a little until the water is out of the faucet. no big deal. love how the sprayer is detachable and you also can change from stream to spray and there is a button to stop the water. great addition to the kitchen. even the plumber was impressed with this faucet. I based this purchase on the name Kohler, I have never had problems with items from this company.