Square hole for taps

[PollyC]

My old Shanks basin has 1 1/4" square holes for the taps. The taps I am trying to fit have 1 1/4" round bases so I cant get a good seal. Does any one know if I can get a plastic / nylon convertor to a 25mm round hole.

 

[Softus]

I come across these from time to time, most often in schools, church halls etc.

All I do is wind a strip of lead around the tap tail, so that the tail is a sbug fit and centred on the hole, then install the tap, then apply best quality white silicone sealant to any visible corners of the square hole.

This is more of a bodge than I normally like to deploy, but an effective solution pending the day that the client wants to replace the sink.

 

[ChrisR]

There are special widgets you might find in a good merchant, but silicone is ultimately the easiest answer. Centreing is important - if you don't have lead about your person, pvc tape will do!

 

[PollyC]

Thank you guys. Worked a treat, except I used lighting circuit cable (it's what I had) once around the tail was a perfect snug fit.