Laboratory Taps

Gentec’s Laboratory Tapware hub supplies WaterMark-certified stainless steel and DZR brass tapware for Australian research, education and healthcare laboratories requiring water, gas, vacuum or compressed-air services.

Gentec’s Laboratory Tapware range equips Australian research facilities, university labs, school science blocks and hospital pathology labs with fittings built for continuous, high-frequency use across water, gas, vacuum and compressed-air services. For potable and special water outlets on wet-bench and pathology stations, our Gpure Duralab range delivers zero-lead (0.00%) Grade 316 stainless steel tapware with WELS-registered flow rates. For gas, vacuum, compressed air and non-potable special-water services, our DURALAB Gas and Dry Services range delivers control valves – the type of fitting the market commonly searches for as a “gas turret” – built to AS 3718:2021 performance requirements. Matching each outlet to its exact service – not just its finish – is the compliance decision that matters most under NCC 2022. If you need water outlets specifically, go to Gpure Duralab stainless steel. If you need gas, vacuum or compressed-air services, go to DURALAB Gas and Dry Services.

Why specifiers choose Gentec

Two material systems from one supplier – 316 stainless steel for water and DZR brass for gas and dry services – so a laboratory fitout can be specified and warrantied through a single manufacturer.
Zero-lead (0.00%) stainless steel water outlets confirmed on GPD710, ahead of the 1 May 2026 NCC 2022 Lead Free WaterMark manufacturing deadline.
WELS-registered water outlets (GPD710: 3 Star, 8.0 L/min, registration T49291) give specifiers a verifiable water-usage figure for BASIX and Green Star submissions.
Downloadable datasheets, line drawings, and – for gas/dry SKUs -Revit and DWG files, published per product for direct specification.
ISO 9001-certified manufacturing with third-party audit, per Gentec’s published quality statement.
A dedicated 11-configuration gas, vacuum and compressed-air valve range alongside the water range, avoiding cross-supplier compatibility gaps on a single bench.
Products documented in named Australian projects, including Knox Grammar School and CSIRO Research Laboratory Victoria.
Australian technical support and a published customer service request form for post-installation queries.

Which tapware is right for my project?

Choose this if:
Choose this Laboratory Tapware hub if you are comparing water, gas, vacuum and dry-service options before specifying a mixed-service laboratory bench.

Choose Stainless Steel Labs tap instead :
Choose sibling Gpure Duralab (316 Stainless Steel) instead if you need potable or special water outlets in wet-bench, pathology or hygiene-critical areas.

Choose Duralab Gas and Dry services instead :
Choose sibling DURALAB Gas and Dry Services (DZR Brass) instead if you need gas, vacuum, compressed air, RO (Reverse Osmosis) Water or non-potable special-water control valves.

How to Choose

Identify each outlet’s exact service – potable water, special water, gas, vacuum, or compressed air – before selecting a range.
Confirm the required material for the service: Grade 316 stainless steel (0.00% lead) for water contact, DZR brass (≤0.25% lead) for gas and dry services.
Check WaterMark and, from 1 May 2026, Lead Free WaterMark certification status for any water-contact product.
Match mounting type (hob or wall) and spout configuration to the bench layout and accessibility requirements under AS 1428.1 where applicable.
Request the product datasheet, WELS registration (for water outlets) and line drawings before finalising the specification.

Common Mistakes When Specifying

Specifying WELS ratings for gas or vacuum valves -WELS doesn’t apply to non-water services.
Assuming “lead-free brass” means 0.00% lead – lead-free brass is ≤0.25%, not zero; only zero-lead stainless steel is confirmed 0.00%.
Using the same tap model across potable and special-water (e.g. deionised) outlets without checking wetted-component compatibility.
Overlooking the 1 May 2026 Lead Free WaterMark manufacturing cutover when specifying long-lead-time projects.
Assuming stainless steel resists corrosion in every internal component -verify which parts carry the stated grade rather than assuming “stainless throughout.”
Most common misconception: treating DZR brass and Grade 316 stainless steel as interchangeable “lab-grade” materials. DZR brass is specified for gas, vacuum and dry-service durability; Grade 316 stainless steel is specified where zero lead content and maximum corrosion resistance in wet, chemically exposed environments are required. Using the lower-lead-tolerance material where 0.00% lead is mandated is a compliance risk, not a style choice.

Industry Applications

School Science Laboratories – AS 3718-compliant laboratory tapware designed for frequent student use.
University Research Laboratories – WaterMark-certified water outlets for potable-water applications, compliant with relevant plumbing requirements including AS/NZS 3500.
Hospital and Pathology Laboratories – Lead-free, WaterMark-certified stainless-steel outlets for hygiene-sensitive laboratory environments.
CSIRO and Government Research Facilities – Laboratory water, gas and vacuum service solutions for research and analytical applications.
TAFE and Vocational Science Training Rooms – Integrated laboratory water, gas and vacuum service solutions for teaching and practical training environments.
Pharmaceutical and Testing Laboratories – Water-contact components tested to AS/NZS 4020:2018 where required for potable-water applications.
Food and Beverage Testing Laboratories – Grade 316 stainless-steel outlets for corrosion-resistant, hygienic laboratory applications.
Industrial QA/QC Laboratories – Water, compressed-air and vacuum service solutions for analytical and quality-control applications.

Project Showcase

Knox Grammar School – DURALAB Laboratory Taps

CSIRO Research Laboratory Victoria – DURALAB Laboratory Taps

French Teaching School – DURALAB, ECOSAFE

Laboratory Taps FAQ's

What is laboratory tapware?

Laboratory tapware is tapware and control valves specified for laboratory bench services – potable and special water, gas, vacuum and compressed air – built to withstand continuous use, chemical exposure and frequent cleaning. Unlike general commercial tapware, laboratory ranges separate water outlets, typically Grade 316 stainless steel, from gas and dry-service valves, typically DZR brass, because each service carries distinct compliance, material and certification requirements under Australian plumbing and gas-fitting standards. Gentec Australia got laboratory tap ranges to cover your needs along with compliance.

Does laboratory tapware need WaterMark certification?

Yes, any laboratory tapware connected to a water supply must hold WaterMark certification to be legally installed in Australia. WaterMark verifies the product meets AS 3718:2021 performance requirements and, where relevant, AS/NZS 4020:2018 requirements for contact with drinking water. Gas and vacuum valves are certified separately under applicable gas-fitting standards rather than WaterMark. Specifiers should check the certificate number against the ABCB WaterMark database before finalising any water-service tapware selection, since certification can change if a manufacturer revises a product’s internal components.

What’s the lead content limit for laboratory water taps in 2026?

From 1 May 2026, NCC 2022 Clause A5G4(2) prohibits manufacturing non-lead-free WaterMark plumbing products for drinking-water contact in Australia. Compliant products must carry the Lead Free WaterMark and contain no more than 0.25% weighted average lead content, or 0.00% where zero-lead stainless steel is used. Existing compliant stock can still be installed until 1 May 2028, so projects specified before the cutover should confirm which deadline applies to their delivery timeline before ordering.

Can I mix stainless steel and brass tapware on one lab bench?

Yes, mixed-material benches are standard practice – Grade 316 stainless steel water outlets alongside DZR brass gas, vacuum or compressed-air valves – provided every fitting is certified for its specific service and no water-contact fitting exceeds the applicable lead-content limit. Match each product to its intended service rather than standardising on one material across the whole bench, and keep each fitting’s certification documentation on file for the project’s compliance record.

How do I choose between Gpure Duralab and DURALAB Gas and Dry Services?

Choose Gpure Duralab (316 stainless steel) for potable or special water outlets on wet-bench, pathology or washdown stations where zero lead content and maximum corrosion resistance are required. Choose DURALAB Gas and Dry Services (DZR brass) for gas, vacuum, compressed air or non-potable special-water control valves. Most laboratory fitouts specify both ranges, one per service type, rather than a single range for the entire bench