Good one this. And no, Steven and David, I haven't put my foot through the new one ;)

We've got taps for our bath that need holes for pipework 15cm apart.

The bath has holes pre-cut at 17.5cm apart.

Don't ask "why didn't you get the right taps", as I've already asked myself that so many times I still can't answer it!

The only option I can see is to enlarge the existing holes. When I do that, I'm going to be left with a hole though (about 5mm will be visible)

Anyone got any wonderful ideas? A site called "bathwizard.com" can supply a repair kit, but they're in north Carolina, which isn't just down the road...

All help most appreciated!

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A bead of silicone sealant around the base of the taps would probably look ok if it's just 5mm you have to hide. Would aslo stop any water running back under the taps & dripping under the bath.

HTH

John

Change the taps.

dont bodge it.

David

I think silicone will look a bit pony... I'll defer this until I really have to do it ;)

Can't change the taps, ain't an option silly as it sounds.

change the taps. cause its an option.

it is an option, if really isnt then change the bath.

David

Why not get some large chrome washers big enough to take the taps but cover the larger hole ? (assuming the taps are chrome as well of course). You'll need to seal round them as well but should look better than 'filling a hole' excuse the expression :-)

Alex

Cheers Alex, I think I'll do that - they already have "washers" as part of the installation which are about 4mm in diameter, but if I can find larger diameter ones then that will be the pup's parts.

I was considering trying to fill the hole on the bath, but that won't happen as it's too 'kin hard.

The taps are grohe sentosa, and grohe don't make any taps with that spacing apparently. I'll be onto the bath manufacturer on Thursday when they open again...

Ta,
Nick.

are the taps chrome/silver?. Why not have a plate made from stainless steel with the right hole centres for the new taps but large enough to cover the existing holes. my dad's done a similar thing for a new power shower he fitted, a stainless plate 250mm,400mm cost him about £20 to have cut ( this was through our usual sheet metalwork supplier) and he got it polished for another £20. I would think something rectangular in shape with radiused ( is that a word?) edges would do the job.

if this is of any use and you get stuck for a metalwork shop I can let you have the number of our supplier.

cheers,

mike.



[Edited by mj - 12/30/2002 10:49:38 PM]

nick... I can get something laser profiled out of a sheet of stainless if you want :rolleyes:

David

I contacted this company before for a chip repair and they seem to do all sorts of work including re-surfacing. I didn't use them in the end (through no fault of theirs) and they did seem a little pricey but I suspect that they may have an off the shelf solution to your situation if you were to ask (I imagine they will have come across every type of bath problem).

www.renubath.co.uk/

Neil.

David,

I may take you up on that :)

Just looking at renubath... :D

Ta,
Nick.

Nick ..why dont you make a washer out of sheet copper and then have it chromed as then the taps and the chromed washer will match finish wise, polished stainless will have a different shine to it.

Mog

Just a thought but brass is the best metal to put a chrome finish on....

Mog

Mog,
thanks for that. I was going down that road yesterday morning as I'd phoned a few elecroplating places who said use copper or brass...

Then walking through B&Q I found a coat hook with *just* the right size base. Mr Wallis helped (or completely) made the necessary holes and bingo! Job done :D

Thanks again all :)
Nick.