Replacing 2 individual pillar taps with a bath shower mixer (172mm spacing)

[Jimmy Lau]

I want to replace my existing individual bath taps with a bath shower mixer. The Bristan tap I am considering has 180mm spacing for the hole centres. When I measure my existing taps, centre to centre I measure 172mm or 6 3/4 inches.

Do you think it will fit? If not what can I do?

Picture as attached

 

[terryplumb]

The single taps may not be centred on the bath holes. The bath holes are often larger diameter than the tap tails.

 

[Jimmy Lau]

The single taps may not be centred on the bath holes. The bath holes are often larger diameter than the tap tails.

Does it mean. I able to put bath shower mixer on it? I just worry. After removal, it won't fit

 

[terryplumb]

You will not know until taps are removed,and hole centres measured. I assume the bath is plastic. If so the holes can be widened with a file ,and your new taps appear to have fairly large diameter baseplates. I suspect they can be made to fit if need be.

 

[Jimmy Lau]

You will not know until taps are removed,and hole centres measured. I assume the bath is plastic. If so the holes can be widened with a file ,and your new taps appear to have fairly large diameter baseplates. I suspect they can be made to fit if need be.

Thanks. All works. I am a happy man now.