Bath tap hole spacing

Jigs · 27 Mar 2009

I have a shiny new double ended bath to fit and it comes without tap holes.

The Bath tap/mixer I have bought to fit to the bath has 3 separate posts (hot/cold/ spout) which are connected under the bath by flexi hoses.

So within reason, they could be any distance apart. But what distance "looks" right ?

Obviously, I'd like to know before drilling

So what do you guys in the know suggest.

Thanks

seco services · 27 Mar 2009

some where about 8" total distance.
and spout set at 4". taps at 0"- 8"

GodKnows · 27 Mar 2009

Depending on the look you are going for, old bath tapes were made with 7" centres. If you have individual taps, maybe, one day you might change the taps

So, cutting the taps with 7" centres might be a good suggested position. If you aren't changing the setup in the future, cut the spacing that is cosmetically pleasing within the size of the bath. Don't forget to put tape on bath where you are cutting fella....

kevindgas · 27 Mar 2009

Jigs said:
The Bath tap/mixer I have bought to fit to the bath has 3 separate posts (hot/cold/ spout) which are connected under the bath by flexi hoses.

do you mean 3 seperate taps or do you mean it comes in 3 parts?

if the later then you need to assemble it and get a straight edge
when the inlet tails are level measure between the centres

Jigs · 30 Mar 2009

The mixer has 3 separate components above the bath rim, not connected (so, 3 holes to drill).

Not looking to replace in the near future and would be restricted to a similar arrangement (3 parts).

I agree with the post "spacing that is cosmetically pleasing", but wondered what you guys have done previously.

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