replacing vertically mounted bath taps on cast iron bath

[Michl]

I have an old bath with the hot and cold taps mounted on the vertical face of the bath. I want to install a shower and was hoping that I could simply replace the taps with a new set that had a shower attachment. Anyone know where I could get a set? My only other option is to plumb in a shower which is a lot more work

 

[onecog]

They are called globe taps and i don't think you will get what you want ?

 

[mrnigelhudson]

Try a salvage yard

 

[johnpr98]

Hi Michl

I have the same dilemma if I upgrade to a shower mixer

Did you have any luck?

I thought there might be a right angle connection available to convert the taps to a vertical connection so standard taps could be fitted + it would comply with the water regs re: height above the overflow without fitting a backflow prevention device.

All thoughts welcome

 

[Charnwood]

I think the biggest problem is tap-hole centres.

 

[Slugbabydotcom]

Try THESE

 

[johnpr98]

Hi and thanks

I am confident that I can replace the worn globe taps and fit a a backflow prevention device to comply with the regs before the bath is re-enamaled

My question is:

Is there any way to raise the taps with an angle joint in chrome and upgrade to a shower mixer such as this one?

http://www.burlingtonbathrooms.com/Product.aspx?id=2427
Pdf
http://www.burlingtonbathrooms.com/images/upload/cprod/instructions/VQ-I-T9-B-B.pdf

 

[Michl]

the mixer taps you linked to would solve the situation for me, have you seen any like this that are cheaper?

 

[johnpr98]

Hi Michl

Apparently you are still in the same position?

About £100 delivered here but sucessful fitting is the problem and these are probably a non starter
http://www.snhtradecentre.co.uk/plumbing-bathrooms/ij324.html

I have given the first firm a ring for advice but they are engaged atm + their shower is 150mm centres and my taps are spaced 180mm centres

 

[Charnwood]

Try THESE

That's just replacing like-for-like. The OP wants a bath/shower mixer.

 

[johnpr98]

Going down but still not the solution
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-TRADITIONAL-VICTORIA-CHROME-BATH-SHOWER-MIXER-TAP-BP-/221051568029

 

[Charnwood]

Is there any way to raise the taps with an angle joint in chrome and upgrade to a shower mixer such as this one?

Only if your bank balance is up to it:
http://www.showerstoyou.co.uk/produ...nsions_SJCWE&gclid=CJu7-sCD9bcCFUTItAodCRoALw

 

[johnpr98]

Thanks Charnwood

I found those the other day, they may work with my first option but what would it look like?

They price match as well, Blass em

If there was a vertical conversion that worked with the cheaper deck mixer we may be in business, it shouldn't be impossible to find LOL

Still looking

 

[johnpr98]

On reflection the cranked wall extension was £222 where I looked

The extension is recommended with the
http://www.showerstoyou.co.uk/produ...dle_Wall_Mounted_Bath/Shower_Mixer_SJC322.610
Marflow St James Wall Mounted Bath Shower Mixer London Handle @£293
•Ceramic disc valve
•Suitable for all plumbing systems
•Low or high pressure (Min 0.2 Bar recommended)
•Supplied complete with shower head & hose
•Chrome finish

Same as SJC321.610 without inlet unions

For use with cranked wall extensions SJCWE

so the the cranked wall extension SJCWE @£157
http://www.showerstoyou.co.uk/produ...nsions_SJCWE&gclid=CJu7-sCD9bcCFUTItAodCRoALw

Is £450 in total

Decisions!

 

[Michl]

could you drill new holes on the horizontal face of the bath to accept a standard mixer set up (and just remove the old vertically mounted globe taps)? Enough room for installation underneath?