Sercuring bolt at front or back of kitchen tap

[tomsim]

Hi, is the securing bolt on monoblock kitchen taps usually at the front or back of the tap/ tap tails? Have one to swap were I would need the bolt to be at the front of the tap/tap tails. Existing one is at front.

 

[Burnerman]

Usually the front, if that means that the spout securing screw is at the back of the tap body.
John

 

[tomsim]

Thanks suppose I could as at the merchants for one with the bolt at the front?

 

[Burnerman]

Just had a look at my B&Q specials and the securing bolt for the base is forward of the tails, which makes the spout screw hidden round the back.
Loads on display and I guess anyone would open a box for you to check!
John

 

[tomsim]

Thanks after a tap that's easy to turn on/off for an old person. But not keen on the ceramic disc valve 1/4 turn taps as if they start dripping it can mean a new tap as it can be hard to find the ceramic disc cartidges that fits.

 

[Burnerman]

So true, Tom.....maybe the traditional cross head is best?
It's not all doom and gloom with 1/4 turn ceramics.....unless they come from Aldi of course
The sheds have a reasonable selection of inserts, but Lunns.net have more.
John

 

[ChrisR]

Either get a known make ceramic , eg Bristan/Iflo for a cheapish one, then you'll always be able to get the ceramic valves,
OR
use these on any regular 1/2" tap

Bes.co.uk item 10499
They give you about 1/4 turn from full on to off, normal washer valve, 2 1/2" lever so it's easy.

 

[tomsim]

Any one fitted the instinct alore kitchen monoblock ceramic disc tap? Any good?