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Taps with pop up waste.

adandem
adandem Posts: 3,592 Forumite
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Hi, I am looking for a new basin mixer but all the ones I like have the levered pop up waste. The tap is for a wall hung sink with no pedestal so I don't want the levers showing.

Would it be okay to use the tap without the lever with a different waste?
I know there would be a hole behind the tap but you wouldn't see that.

Thanks;)

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  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    adandem wrote: »
    Hi, I am looking for a new basin mixer but all the ones I like have the levered pop up waste. The tap is for a wall hung sink with no pedestal so I don't want the levers showing.

    Would it be okay to use the tap without the lever with a different waste?
    I know there would be a hole behind the tap but you wouldn't see that.

    Thanks;)
    No reason why not. Use a springloaded - push down to close, push down again to open - waste or flip waste.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • multisavio
    multisavio Posts: 24 Forumite
    could you not ask the merchant where you buy the bits from?
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    multisavio wrote: »
    could you not ask the merchant where you buy the bits from?
    Errm - how about buying them from the merchant?

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • 27col
    27col Posts: 6,554 Forumite
    edited 6 December 2009 at 9:15PM
    I have a wall hung sink in my downstairs cloakroom. It has a lever operated waste plug. The levers cannot be seen because the sink is fitted with what is called a half pedestal. This is suspended from the underside of the sink by thick wires, which cannot be seen. The whole thing is very neat and I am well pleased with the set up.
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    I can afford anything that I want.
    Just so long as I don't want much.
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    27col wrote: »
    I have a wall hung sink in my downstairs cloakroom. It has a lever operated waste plug. The levers cannot be seen because the sink is fitted with what is called a half pedestal. This is suspended from the underside of the sink by thick wires, which cannot be seen. The whole thing is very neat and I am well pleased with the set up.
    and the semi-pedestal also hides the supply and waste pipes. I prefer 'em fixed to the wall myself. Too much weight on the basin for my liking.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • R35GTR
    R35GTR Posts: 6 Forumite
    try sinks-taps.com they helped me with numerous kitchen/bathroom products. You can actually speak to someone on the phone too which is a bonus!! 0845 6808028
  • suisidevw
    suisidevw Posts: 2,256 Forumite
    spammagio?!?
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