Replacing the taps when they're round the back

pimento

What a stupid design for a bath. It isn't even comfortable enough to lie down in.

diywhynot

Try Lunns for spares

The_Economist

diable wrote: »

That won't help.

For what reason. No matter what way the problem is resolved that front panel needs to come off.

southcoastrgi

diywhynot wrote: »

Try Lunns for spares

wow thats a good site it's going straight onto my bookmarks :T

The_Economist

pimento wrote: »

No but presumably there will be a bath in the way of the taps.

I have a mixer tap in my kitchen but its not fitted with flexi hoses to the tap. From the base off the tap it has 2 straight stainless steal pipes that fit to the copper pipe one for hot, one for cold. So thats why i said take the front panel off so you can get some idea how it is connected to the telephone type taps come shower.

pimento

Ah, OK. The panel is masticked to the lino and around the edge so taking it off will cause some damage. I'll ponder on it for a short while.

Besides, I might win the Euromillions tonight then it will become someone else's problem.

The_Economist

pimento wrote: »

Ah, OK. The panel is masticked to the lino and around the edge so taking it off will cause some damage. I'll ponder on it for a short while.

Besides, I might win the Euromillions tonight then it will become someone else's problem.

I think taking that front panel will hopefully answer some of your questions and give you a better idea what you are dealing with.
Also you might find the job is a relative easey one. Although there is always the flip side of the coin that its gonna be a nightmare to sort.
As for the damage i hope it would be minimal as long as you are carefull. You can buy a tube of mastic for as little £1.
Good luck on the Euromillions.

southcoastrgi

The_Economist wrote: »

Also you might find the job is a relative easey one. Although there is always the flip side of the coin that its gonna be a nightmare to sort.
As for the damage i hope it would be minimal as long as you are carefull. You can buy a tube of mastic for as little £1.

Ok I'll play along, would you like to explain how this might be a relativly easy one unless the OP can find a spare part ?

The_Economist

southcoastrgi wrote: »

Ok I'll play along

Oh good.
I would suggest more information/investigation is needed before a final diagnosis/suggestion is offered.

southcoastrgi

The_Economist wrote: »

Oh good.
I would suggest more information/investigation is needed before a final diagnosis/suggestion is offered.

two options & only two

get a replacement divertor for the taps if availible, meaning taps/shower will prob work, leaving gold taps that are tarnised & not looking very good, which the OP doesn't like

replace the taps which will involve removing the bath