Taps ! A silly question

kiddy_guy

Hi all

Bit of a stupid question, but here goes.

What is the discernible difference between bath and sink taps? I bought some bath taps from a Focus closure store, but I'm planning to use them on a vanity unit sink? Is this possible or am I being stupid?

Is the length of the thread longer on the bath taps than on the sink taps or are they interchangeable?

Any thoughts much appreciated!:T

Canucklehead

Hi

Bath taps are 3/4" thread basin are 1/2" Will it fit through the hole in the basin?
Bath taps tend to be a bit larger in size than basin so might look a bit odd on a basin.


Corgi Guy.

cattie

My current house has bath taps on the basin in the bathroom. The former owner, who was in the building trade, bought matching Italian taps for both bath & basin & I have to say that they look grand & stunning & a real statement. Everybody who goes into my bathroom comments on how fab the taps look on the basin.

I'm hoping to do something similar when I move to my next house.

ormus

as all/most feeds are 15mm for basin taps, you will have to change the the pipe to 22mm for the bath taps.
a 15/22mm reducer will do it.

and you will need 2 x 22mm tap connectors.

weekendwarrior

I hope that you have not been conned by focus!

One near me was closing down and was selling Gorilla bar sets with 50% off and they were £15.49 for the set.

I went to B&Q and they had the exact same set for £14.99 :rolleyes:

Much of the sale items can be found cheaper elsewhere.

The bath taps might fit through the holes as many basin/sink holes are oversized and often require something to centre the taps in the holes.

As pointed out already you will need to change the 1/2 inch connector to a 3/4 inch connector.

How to fit taps can be seen here- fitting taps

kiddy_guy

Thanks all!