Distance between bath tap holes?

covbaldy

Is there a standard distance between the hot and cold of a bath?

Simple question for somebody I'm sure...

The bath in question is a dove corner bath (although I don't think that doesn't matter?).
Also I read in a plumbers merchants last week that some new baths wont come with pre drilled holes for taps - is this correct??

If so how would I make the holes in a new bath> Just with a drill and router?

plumb1_2

covbaldy wrote:

Is there a standard distance between the hot and cold of a bath?

Simple question for somebody I'm sure...

The bath in question is a dove corner bath (although I don't think that doesn't matter?).
Also I read in a plumbers merchants last week that some new baths wont come with pre drilled holes for taps - is this correct??

If so how would I make the holes in a new bath> Just with a drill and router?

7" centers, but most modern baths now 200mm approx, to cut out tap holes, u need a hole saw, use i a drill.
Dont forget to mask the area you are cutting.