Buying second hand taps

[cable_guy]

hi,

In order to make sure I get some good quality stuff in my new bathroom i'm considering some branded second hand taps.

Do I need to make sure there's anything in particular that comes with them? I.e. If a tap I have seen on eBay doesn't have "Pop up waste" - what does that mean for me? Will I need to buy that separately? Or will it just mean I will need a regular plug hole?!

My question is basically: Are there any other "bits" That I need with a tap?

Thanks.

 

[SilentMike]

finding out how much spares for them would be and if you can get them would be a good idea
as for the waste you can get any type that will fit the sink

 

[Phil]

Can you post a link to the taps you're looking at and we'll advise, don't worry about pop up wastes they're rubbish, just buy a 'click clack' waste.

 

[cable_guy]

Can you post a link to the taps you're looking at and we'll advise, don't worry about pop up wastes they're rubbish, just buy a 'click clack' waste.

Thought about this one EX-DISPLAY ROCA MONOJET-N BASIN MIXER RRP £142.02 | eBay

and I missed out on this one Ideal Standard Active Mono Bath Filler (EX Display) Perfect | eBay the other day which I fancied.

What do you think to my plan of buying used branded taps instead of no-make ones new by the way lads?

 

[Phil]

Roca Monojet-N Monobloc Basin Mixer Excluding Waste - Trading Depot

Tap is okay, just be aware it can be bought new for £70.

 

[glenno1]

Mebee not suitable if you have high pressure

 

[cable_guy]

Mebee not suitable if you have high pressure

what makes you think that Glenno?

I have no ida what pressure I have you see thats one of the things I'm nervous about but it says 0.1 bar, that sounds quite low to me (although I no nothing about plumbing or water)

I asked on here once about a cheap no-name tap from eBay which I love the look of (Dream Chrome Waterfall Single Lever Bathroom Basin Mixer Tap & FREE Waste | eBay) but was told to stay clear as it may contaminate the water supply if it's not up to a certain UK standard. Really confused but want as high quality as I can for under £50 a tap, whether that be used or new.

 

[glenno1]

If they dont say it is suitable for high and low pressures,theres usually a reason why they dont

 

[cable_guy]

got you cheers, will look out for that. Does that waterfall bath one I linked to just look junk to you? It's no make.

 

[SilentMike]

i think you will probably get a better deal buying bath and basin taps as a set