BSP male to Metric fine thread female

[Paul Strang]

If I had access to a lathe I think I could do it, try any small engineering company. These kind of places probably wont have a webpage so you might have to drive around small industrial estates knocking on doors.

Apologies RPM I missed this reply from you earlier...great suggestion and many thanks. I have found a small nearby engineering company that I will approach tomorrow. Sincere thanks for your time and advice.

 

[Paul Strang]

Something has to give mate and I would not be doctoring a “pricey” tap as it will throw any warranty comeback you have out the window

Fair point Riley.

 

[Riley]

It’s difficult if you guys have drilled it wrong I don’t see what you can do. Common sense to me would have been for the seller to warn you. Dare we ask which high street store??

 

[Riley]

It’s difficult if you guys have drilled it wrong I don’t see what you can do. Common sense to me would have been for the seller to warn you. Dare we ask which high street store??

 

[Paul Strang]

Just to be clear Paul the OP has been very good in respect of the answers he has been given and his response.

Thanks RPM. I am defo a novice and I recognise that. I know I may have not been overly clear or perhaps not aware of what is possible and what isn’t. I have found very little help elsewhere and hit a brick wall, which is why I came to you guys for any guidance or suggestions. Will let you know how I get on at the engineers.

 

[Paul Strang]

It’s difficult if you guys have drilled it wrong I don’t see what you can do. Common sense to me would have been for the seller to warn you. Dare we ask which high street store??

Agreed mate completely. As a responsible seller selling to someone like me I think it only fair to highlight the obvious things relating to the products being sold. If I had known then the hole would not have been drilled there. I just have to make the best of a naff situation.

 

[Paul Strang]

It’s difficult if you guys have drilled it wrong I don’t see what you can do. Common sense to me would have been for the seller to warn you. Dare we ask which high street store??

Store was Bathe in Wigan.

 

[Paul Strang]

The thing you seem to forget is that it didn`t come as a whole thing in a box did it plus you had the hole drilled in the bath for the tap postion. That is why these bushes do not exist aplenty as you put it.

Ok fair point.

 

[king of pipes]

PAUL HELLO ! DID YOU MISS MY POST GET THIS PART IT WILL SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM TAKE THE EXISTING ONE WASTE AND OVERFLOW BACK FOR A REFUND ITS NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE, START ALTERING THE BRASS WARE WILL VOID ITS WARRANTY THERE IS NO NEED TO BOTHER ENGINEERING ANYTHING . Kop

 

[Paul Strang]

PAUL HELLO ! DID YOU MISS MY POST GET THIS PART IT WILL SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM TAKE THE EXISTING ONE WASTE AND OVERFLOW BACK FOR A REFUND ITS NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE, START ALTERING THE BRASS WARE WILL VOID ITS WARRANTY THERE IS NO NEED TO BOTHER ENGINEERING ANYTHING . Kop

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Hi Kop, yes indeed my mate I did see this and am checking it out this morning. Sincere thanks for going out of your way to help me.

 

[MikeJhn]

If it's a single hole designer tap, it does not have to be in the middle of the bath end, blank off the hole already drilled and move the tap to the corner.

Can't believe the spell check has highlighted the word "off".

 

[rpm]

PAUL HELLO ! DID YOU MISS MY POST GET THIS PART IT WILL SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM TAKE THE EXISTING ONE WASTE AND OVERFLOW BACK FOR A REFUND ITS NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE, START ALTERING THE BRASS WARE WILL VOID ITS WARRANTY THERE IS NO NEED TO BOTHER ENGINEERING ANYTHING . Kop

THINK THE OP HAS TWICE SAID HE DOESN`T WANT TO CHANGE IT BECAUSE IT MATCHES THE OTHER STUFF.
(just saying).

 

[Riley]

THINK THE OP HAS TWICE SAID HE DOESN`T WANT TO CHANGE IT BECAUSE IT MATCHES THE OTHER STUFF.
(just saying).

Something has to give though mate. I think he either butchers the tap and loses warranty or changes the overflow and it should all fit

 

[rpm]

Something has to give though mate

Don`t get me wrong, I`m in agreement and know what I would do, it`s just that one member keeps banging on and didn`t seem to read the replies. Maybe I shouldn`t have posted.

 

[Paul Strang]

If it's a single hole designer tap, it does not have to be in the middle of the bath end, blank off the hole already drilled and move the tap to the corner.

Can't believe the spell check has highlighted the word "off".

Many thanks for this Mike and it is something that I hadn’t considered. May I ask what you would use to blank off the hole to leave it aesthetically okay and also waterproof?

 

[MikeJhn]

Something like these: chrome tap hole blanking plate - Google Search

Or a remote control for the waste, but then you may run into the same problem of insufficient room.

Mike

 

[Paul Strang]

Something has to give though mate. I think he either butchers the tap and loses warranty or changes the overflow and it should all fit

Thanks Riley yep something has to give mate, which I suppose is what this process has been about for me given I have never really been in this situation before. I prefer to play dumb and listen to experienced people rather than assume I have a plan or solution after doing just some reading on the internet. Many thanks for your input.

 

[Paul Strang]

Don`t get me wrong, I`m in agreement and know what I would do, it`s just that one member keeps banging on and didn`t seem to read the replies. Maybe I shouldn`t have posted.

RPM thanks for your input mate, I find you very pragmatic and logical thinker. You have been a real help. Many thanks for your time.

 

[Paul Strang]

Something like these: chrome tap hole blanking plate - Google Search

Mike

Thanks Mike, no messing around! I didn’t even realised this sort of thing was available. Coming on here has been very helpful. Appreciated.

 

[Chuck]

Will let you know how I get on at the engineers.

I haven't read the whole thread, but if you are getting a workshop to make you an adaptor check that they are going to use an appropriate type of brass not just whatever they have in stock. Stuff with a high zinc content is likely to get corroded/porous. Stuff with too much lead in it will breach the water regulations. Some brass is porous due to long fissures in the rolling direction, etc. Do some research before placing the order.

@YorkshireDave might be able to advise on the best type to use. It's a topic I'd expect him to be all over due to his interest in replacement tap cartridges.

Also, see how much they'd charge for making a couple of spares while they're set up. Just in case...