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Amy reviews the instant hot Multitap & 3 to give away!

Designed and made in Italy, the InSinkErator Multitap is one the newest instant hot water taps to hit the market. So when the people behind the brand asked me to road test it in my own home, I jumped at the chance.

Super convenient, this three-in-one tap dispenses cool and hot water as well as boiling water from a single kitchen mixer tap. The tap is available in three shapes (the J-shape, L-shape and U-shape) and two finishes (matte black and chrome) so not only is it big on functionality, but it looks fabulous too. And given decluttering is a favourite pastime of mine, the thought of getting rid of my benchtop kettle was just an added bonus.

The tap in my kitchen — My new J-shaped Multitap dispenses instant hot water!

Super quick to install, I set aside hours for the technician and was quite surprised when, just an hour later, we had instant boiling hot water coming from a small 2.5 litre tank that sits in the cupboard under the sink. With limited kitchen storage I was concerned the tank would be much larger than its compact size.

The InSinkErator Multitap, L-shape — The Multitap, L-shape

Mostly though, my biggest concern was about the safety of the instant hot water functionality, given I have three small children. But after a quick demo from the installer, it became obvious that the in-built safety mechanism was definitely going to do the trick. Basically, in order to get boiling water out of the tap, you have to use your left hand to push down on the lever and then pull it towards you. Also, the second you let go, the lever returns to the upright position and the boiling water cuts out.

I chose the J-shaped gooseneck design (it’s a classic shape) and given I have a lot of black in my home, I went with the matte black version. Admittedly, I was a little sceptical about the two-tone look but I like the way that the chrome complements all the other silver finishes in the space.

The InSinkErator Multitap is priced from $1,700 and if you’d love one of these in your home too, you’re in luck! Enter below by 5pm Sydney time on Thursday 13 September 2018, telling us which tap you love and why. We have three to give away and installation is included.

Winners will be announced on this post within seven days of the competition closing. Open to Australian residents only.

UPDATE: The winners were: Janette Baker, Irene Morrell and Karla Leyden

Disclosure: Amy was gifted this tap in return for an honest review.

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Smeg small appliances finally available in Australia

In this job, you get pretty good at spotting what’s going to be popular and I’m convinced these new Smeg small appliances are going to FLY off the shelves. I was lucky enough to attend the launch of these in Milan last year and have been waiting (im)patiently for them to land in Australia. Last week, Olivia attended a glamorous launch in Sydney and ever since we shared pictures on Instagram, our readers have been going mad for them!

Smeg say Italian design, award-winning style and enduring performance are the trademark features of the new collection of small appliances – the latest extension to the brand’s iconic FAB retro refrigerators. While we would all love a FAB fridge (I’ve been obsessing over the thought since I was a teenager and still don’t know which colour I’d choose but it WILL happen one day!), they aren’t the cheapest out there. Now, there’s an entry level Smeg option with a two-slice toaster ($179 to $199) through to the space age looking signature kitchen mixer at $799.

Designed in collaboration with Matteo Bazzicalupo and Raffaella Mangiarotti of Deep Design Studio, there’s also a kettle ($199) and a four-slice toaster ($199 to $219). Each retro style appliance pays homage to the Golden Age of the fifties while showcasing Smeg’s signature elegance and sophistication. Indeed, the aesthetics of the stand mixer and toaster have already received the GOOD DESIGN Award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design plus the prestigious international iF Design Award for 2015.

There are up to seven colours — silver, black, red, panna and pastel blue across the range — plus pastel green and pink for the kettles and two-slice toaster.

And while style is always a standout feature of any Smeg appliance, it goes hand in hand with the brand’s commitment to the very latest technology and highest performance. The kitchen mixer, for example, sets new benchmarks in terms of power and versatility. Attributes include 800W high torque motor, 10-speed variable power and the all important soft start (no more splatters when starting at a high speed) and a planetary mixing action to ensure all areas of the bowl are reached. There is also a low-speed front attachment hub for optional attachments such as pasta roller and cutters. A blender, with a capacity of 1.7 litres, an 800W motor and four speeds will be added to the range later this year.

The Smeg kettle is feature rich with quiet-boil technology, soft-opening lid, cord-free swivel base and auto shut-off when the body is lifted from the base. It also has automatic switch-off at boiling point. A variable temperature model will be added to the range later this year.

Toasters include both a two and four-slice model with extra wide slots, reheat, defrost, cancel and bagel settings plus self-centring racks, six browning levels and removable stainless steel crumb tray.

Each of the small appliances features an enamel-coated stainless steel body and has been manufactured to the highest standards. Smeg provides a 12-month replacement warranty on all kettles and toasters, a three-month replacement warranty and five-year full manufacturer’s warranty on all kitchen mixers.

The complete range of Smeg small appliances is available from electrical and appliance retailers nationally from May. The range is already available at Myer.

For more information.