BSP male to Metric fine thread female

[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...

 

[Paul Strang]

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.

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

Good advice and most welcome. Thanks for taking the time to write this out Chuck. I’m learning all the time at the moment!

 

[rpm]

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

Sincere apologises to kop, I really should of worded it better this morning - Sorry bud.

 

[Welder]

No it wasn`t you it was the OP who wasn`t getting the answer he wanted so threw the dummy out. 😀
(Unsure about the x there my friend 😵😀)

😉

 

[Welder]

@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.

Did someone call ? (imagine the Bat hot-line ringing....) Hmm. Can anyone spell shambles?

First thing that occurs to me is to ask how long you intend this to last Paul?

I would strongly advise you to get spares NOW. If my recollection is correct, they were not any form of standard such as BS5412 or BS 1010 fit.

Post 8 seriously concerns me. Stressing components like that will means something will give and it also looks like it is impossible to seal the tap against the bath top.

If having parts made, I'd suggest low lead brass - 2% or less. However, no matter what you have made, if you are stressing components then you can be 100% certain of some leaking and subsequent low term deep seated damage to your home as it those are by their very nature slow and insidious. You can expect considerable expense to rectify once discovered.

If you cannot fit the taps simply, and without interfering with other components, when the bath is in situ then you should abandon the use of one or other of the components that are conflicting.

I fully understand it's not what you want to hear, but it is the most sensible advice I can offer insofar as you will then have a usable, leak free bath where the taps are then replaceable once they fail.

Sorry.

 

[MikeJhn]

When you say how long does he expect it to last I thought immediately you meant the thread, it does seem to be going on a bit, I suggested putting the tap in the corner and putting a blanking plate on the incorrectly drilled hole, it is the easiest solution.

It feels a bit like Brexit, no solution is good enough.