Does new bathtubs usually have no tap holes?

newhome1_2

Hi,

I'm looking at getting a new straight bathtub and noticed that majority of the bathtubs on sale does not have any tap holes in them. Does this mean any mixer taps would work with/fit the tub? Is there anything I should be aware of before I buy any old taps?

Cheers,

Lurkingtoposting17

Taps : yes water pressure! My dad is forever arguing with people who get high pressure taps when they have low water pressure (he's a bathroom fitter!) but if they see something they like, sometimes they won't be told. He makes them sign a waiver saying they were informed water pressure was incompatible with the tap and May effect the result if they are insistent!

Some bath tubs come with holes, some don't! Metal baths will have holes generally speaking.

moonpenny

Lurkingtoposting17 wrote: »

Taps : yes water pressure! My dad is forever arguing with people who get high pressure taps when they have low water pressure (he's a bathroom fitter!) but if they see something they like, sometimes they won't be told. He makes them sign a waiver saying they were informed water pressure was incompatible with the tap and May effect the result if they are insistent!

Some bath tubs come with holes, some don't! Metal baths will have holes generally speaking.

Sorry to hijack thread but on the question of water pressure how do I find out the exact water pressure I have? (Am going to be installing new bathroom soon)
I have a Combination boiler- is that low pressure? Or do I need to know the exact pressure?
Thanks for tip on buying the correct taps

Owain_Moneysaver

Combi boiler will be high / mains pressure.

Low pressure applies if you have a cold water storage tank in the loft.

High pressure will squirt if you put your thumb over the tap. Low pressure will just dribble feebly.

newhome1_2

Cool, thanks for the response!

moonpenny

Thanks for that Owain Moneysaver. Can I pick your brains on a couple of things?

Combi is in he kitchen and like you said pressure is high but when I run a bath it is a different matter.
The water comes out hot for a few minutes but I then have to turn the tap half off to get he same hotness of water. If I don't turn it half off then the water just goes from hot to warm.
It's really annoying as it then takes longer to fill the bath.
At present I don't have a working shower but am wondering if this is going to be a problem hen I do m bathroom and buy new shower ,taps etc

Owain_Moneysaver

Combis are slower at filling a bath than from a tank, and you will find them even slower in winter when the incoming mains water is colder.

They usually give very good showers though - but not all shower mixers play nicely with a combi, as some shower thermostatic mixing valves adjust the temperature by adjusting the flow, which can end up 'fighting' against the combi.

moonpenny

Thanks again! Will just have to make sure I choose the correct shower.