Problem with taps

chrissp26 · 15 Jan 2008

Hello,

I need some advice with fitting a tap to a bath. I got the taps (and the bath from the bathstore, but it appears the taps don't come with fitting instructions just a datasheet containing measurements.

I wondered if someone on here would be able to tell me the connector I need in order to hook up these taps 12mm copper pipe?

What would you recommend?

Please see the pictures below for furher info.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Chris

Breesey · 15 Jan 2008

Do you mean 12mm pipe?

They should be on 22mm ideally, hence the size of those tails.

Bahco · 15 Jan 2008

I wondered if someone on here would be able to tell me the connector I need in order to hook up these taps 12mm copper pipe?

More likely to be 15 mm pipe.

Take the taps to a plumbers merchant who will have 1/2 in or 3/4 flexi hoses.

chrissp26 · 15 Jan 2008

Well the pipe coming into the house is an iron pipe that is reduced to a 12mm copper pipe. So if I were to use 22mm pipe it would still be coming from 12mm.

thanks for the fast reply.

chris

Breesey · 15 Jan 2008

Are you sure its 12mm, seems unlikely.

Take another pic.

chrissp26 · 15 Jan 2008

Breesey said:
Are you sure its 12mm, seems unlikely.

Take another pic.

Here is a picture of the mains coming into the house I've used a paper clip for scale (its the closest thing to hand).

Breesey · 15 Jan 2008

What size is the paper clip!!

Looks like 15mm to me.

Is the bath supplied from stored water?

In any case you need two 22mm tap connectors and two 22/15 reducers to get on to your 15mm pipe.

chrissp26 · 15 Jan 2008

Oops sorry yes its 15mm pipe. (just got my calipers out

)

Thanks for the help I shall go and get a couple of reducers as you suggest.

Incidentally, I take it that it is not best practice for the main water spur to be on 15mm and should be on 22mm with 15 spurs leading to sinks toilets and 22mm piping to a bath?

Breesey · 15 Jan 2008

Yes it would be preferable but I guess in your place you haven't had any undue problems so there is no problem, really!! I expect it takes ages for your bath to fill etc

If you ever need to replace it take it up to 22mm.

chrissp26 · 15 Jan 2008

Thanks very much for your help.

Chris

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