The Impossible Floating Tap Company
The Grande | Giant Gate Valve Floating Tap Water Feature | Handmade in the UK | Includes Pump | Free UK Delivery
The Grande | Giant Gate Valve Floating Tap Water Feature | Handmade in the UK | Includes Pump | Free UK Delivery
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The Grande | Giant Gate Valve Floating Tap Water Feature | Handmade in the UK | Includes Pump | Free UK Delivery
The largest floating tap water feature you can buy. Full stop.
Short of commissioning a bespoke installation costing thousands, nothing comes bigger than The Grande. The same giant brass gate valve tap as The Cooper - dramatic, oversized, impossible to ignore - just without the barrel. Allowing you the freedom to choose your own container or to situate in any body of water to truly make it entirely your own.
The Tap
This isn't a scaled-up version of our standard gate valve. The Grande was designed from the ground up to be as large as a self-contained floating tap can be. The tap body is substantially bigger than anything else in our range, the feature stands one meter from the base to the top of the tap, and the floating illusion at this scale is genuinely something else.
Next to a standard gate valve it's in a completely different league. Next to anything else on the market - there is nothing that comes close.
Hand painted in a two-colour lacquered finish with a choice of 7 handle colours as standard. Any bespoke paintwork can be made on request - please just ask.
What's Included
- Giant handmade gate valve floating tap assembly - oversized tube as standard
- Solid brass tap body & hand-soldered copper spout
- The highest quality 4800LPH pump - exceptionally quiet, all you'll hear is the water
- Built-in filter sponge
- Setup instructions & 12-month warranty
Container not included — see "The Cooper" for the complete kid with genuine half oak whiskey barrel included.
Works in garden ponds, half barrels, stone troughs, oversized planters, hotel grounds, pub gardens, courtyard installations and commercial spaces. Fresh and salt water compatible.
The scale makes The Grand particularly effective as a garden centre piece or for businesses - visible from a distance, dramatic up close, and the kind of thing guests and customers photograph without being asked.
Bespoke paintwork available. Contact us to discuss your own colour scheme or design ideas.
Sold across the UK and internationally. Handmade to order. Any questions, just ask.
Designed and made by hand in the UK. Delivered to your door. Ready to baffle everyone who sees it.
- Over 280 eBay Reviews
- 12-Months Guarantee
- Dedicated Technical Support

- Built to Last - solid brass and copper, no plastic, no compromise
- UK & Worldwide Delivery - delivered to hundreds of customers across the globe
- Weatherproof & Fade Resistant - climate-resistant paint, hardened lacquer finish
- Easy to Install - up and running in 15 minutes, full instructions included
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How does the floating illusion work?
The water flows up through a hidden pipe inside the water column - the same pipe that supports the tap, that is in turn, supported by the pump. From any angle all you see is real water pouring from a floating tap with nothing holding it up. The illusion works from every direction and never gets old.
What container do I need?
Any watertight container deep enough to hide the pump - a minimum of 300mm deep and 300mm wide works well. Half barrels, stone troughs, large planters, ceramic pots and garden ponds all work perfectly as long as they are water tight. If you're not sure whether your container will work, drop us a message we are happy to help.
Is it difficult to set up?
Not at all. Most customers have it running within 15 minutes. Full step by step instructions are included with every feature - no plumber needed. If you get stuck at any point just get in touch and we'll happily walk you through it.
How long does it take to install?
Around 15 minutes from opening the box to water running. Fill your container, place the feature, plug in the pump and you're done. The Spring takes a little longer due to the digging required - allow around 30-45 minutes for that one.
How loud is the pump?
Very quiet. Each pump is specifically chosen for low operating noise - all you hear is the relaxing sound of running water. No major hum, no mechanical noise.
How much does it cost to run?
Our Solar options don't cost anything to run. Our wired in pumps use very little electricity - roughly the same as a low energy light bulb. Running it all day costs just a few pence.
How tall are they?
Our standard features are supplied with a 500mm long tube. Making the feature stand around 650mm from the base of the pump to the top of the tap. Our largest are 1000mm tall. See our range for specific features.
What is it made from?
Every feature is built from solid brass and hand-soldered copper - the same materials used in quality plumbing. There is no plastic in the tap or spout assembly. Each feature is hand painted, lacquered, and assembled to order by us in the UK. The pump is a high quality proven unit specifically chosen for reliability and low noise.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes - we ship worldwide. International orders are dispatched from the UK and delivery times vary by destination.Contact us for a shipping quote to your country.
How long does delivery take?
UK orders are typically dispatched within 3-5 working days as each feature is handmade to order. Sent out on a 24hr tracked service. International orders vary by destination but we always aim for your feature to reach you as soon as possible. If you need your feature by a specific date - for a birthday, Christmas, or an event -let us knowwhen ordering and we'll do our best to accommodate. The Station may occasionally have a slightly longer lead time depending on availability of the anitque parts.
What if something goes wrong?
Every feature comes with a 12 month warranty on the pump and the tap assembly. If anything isn't right just get in touch and we'll sort it out - we're a small team and take customer service and satisfaction seriously.
Does it work indoors?
Does it work indoors?
Yes - it works indoors and outdoors equally well. Indoors it works particularly well in a large decorative bowl, ceramic pot or stone trough. The pump is whisper quiet so it won't disturb a room. The only thing to bear in mind indoors is minor water splash around the container - a drip tray underneath solves this completely.
Can it go in an existing pond?
Absolutely - all our features can be easily incorporated into an existing pond setup. The pump can be situated onto any flat surface base. The tube length can be adjusted if needed -contact us before ordering if you have a specific pond depth and we'll make sure everything works for your setup.
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