New bathroom - tap drama.

[Johntheboy]

Hi all,

having some drama in deciding what to do with a tap for a freestanding bath. We’ve ordered a freestanding tap to go with the bath (not delivered yet) which will fit but would be stood between a radiator and a towel rail, therefore my only concern is that we’d get a boat load of condensation on the freestanding tap in the winter. Do you think I’m right or is the insulation on taps pretty well covered to prevent this?

alternatively I could have a wall mounted tap above the bath, but this would be going onto a single brick internal wall - I’m presuming there wouldn’t be enough thickness on the wall to sufficiently sink the pipe work into in this scenario?

hopefully this makes sense!

many thanks,

john

 

[Madrab]

There is no insulation per sé in a tap, it'll be down to the amount of moisture in the air and how cold the tap gets (how cold the cold water is and how long it runs for) and it will then condense on the cold surface. Not a lot you could do about it if it happens though.

Could always build the all out with studs to accommodate the pipework.

 

[Elkato531]

The amount of condensation will depend on how well the bathroom is ventilated and heated. If it's constantly moist and humid, you'll get condensation on cold surfaces. Warm air can hold onto more moisture than cold air, so heating helps.

 

[Johntheboy]

Thanks for your replies everyone... decided to have a change and opt for a different bath with taps mounted onto it.

off to panic about the mirror I’ve chosen now...