Advice for Mixer Tap WashBasin

[ashish9]

HI all,

a quick one, i am getting a builder in to do some work and additionally i want them to replace some single taps in the bathroom to mixer taps.

i want to purchase these.

http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/grohe-eurosmart-mono-basin-1570-15660

and this is what i currently have, is this possible??

i know it comes with that pull thing at the back, but i am not interested in using that or replacing the sink. just want some mixers in there.

would be grateful for any advice on this please.

Thanks
Ash

 

[landyandy]

You will need to replace the basin as the tap you are looking at fitting is a monoblock installation which uses a basin with one hole.

That pull thing is a pop up waste which eliminates the need for a plug and chain.

Andy.

 

[stephenf8542]

Not without changing the sink! The tap you want requires a center hole in the sink ,the sink you have has two holes.If you dont want to change the sink your other option is to fit a mixer tap that has two fittings converging into a central mixer

 

[ashish9]

I was thinking of installing one of those soap dispensers on the other side that not being used..

i figure the hole should not be an issue? and pop up waste, i am not bothered about either.. When time comes i will replace the sink..

My urgency right now is the hot water being too damn hot...

thanks

 

[landyandy]

What system have you got..

Combi boiler or hot water tank?


Andy.

 

[ashish9]

what i am also trying to say is, i am not fussed about aesthetics of the tap being in the centre, can it work being on the left or right, and i will use the other hole for the dispenser that i found that fits in the sink and later on i will replace the sink for a mono.

hope that clarifys.

cheers for the advice so far.

thanks

 

[ashish9]

Hot water tank.

What system have you got..

Combi boiler or hot water tank?


Andy.

 

[stephenf8542]

If your not fussed about it being off center then fine,but i'd use flexable tap connecters to make yuor pipework easier to line up

 

[Duncan1758]

Would this be for a rental property ?

 

[landyandy]

There should be a cylinder stat attached to your hot water cylinder. Have a look what it is set to.

Andy.

 

[ashish9]

yeah pretty much not fussed for looks right now.

excellent, so thats all i need, flexible hoses to connect pipe to the mixer.

thanks for advice everyone.

If your not fussed about it being off center then fine,but i'd use flexable tap connecters to make yuor pipework easier to line up

 

[ashish9]

no my own place.

Would this be for a rental property ?

 

[ashish9]

when i last checked it was around the 65 mark, but dont quote me on that, would have to check when i get home.

There should be a cylinder stat attached to your hot water cylinder. Have a look what it is set to.

Andy.

 

[landyandy]

You should be firstly establishing why your water is too hot before fitting a mixer. IMHO.


Andy.

 

[ashish9]

Well when i first turn the tap on its fine, but if you let it run for a few mins it will get hot, then after that you cant exactly leave your hands their for too long without gettting burnt. I thought all single hot water taps did that.. dont they???

You should be firstly establishing why your water is too hot before fitting a mixer. IMHO.


Andy.