Replace 1970s bath tap head knobs

[chinmahi]

Hi, I have the same problem as garythegolfer posted in 2011.
Can anyone please help on where can I find 1970 style bath tap acrylic top with 5/16" square spindle.

 

[GaryTheGolfer]

Hi Chinmahi,

The solution I had success with is detailed in my post about 8 posts up on this page. I found a replacement acrylic ("swap-a-top") tap top that required me to file the tap spindle down to 1/4 inch. The replacement tap tops slide on (and can be pulled off) but at least the taps work properly again. Not perfect but by far the best (most economic) solution I could find.

Hope that helps.

 

[stevetheplumber]

a golfer and "carefull" gary are you by any chance a cab driver most of those would skin a turd if there was a pound inside

 

[chinmahi]

Many thanks Gary.

 

[GasMark1]

you can get them out, and get a set of 1010 3/4 tap repair kits ... job done
Mark

 

[GasMark1]

dunno about acrilic though...duh..soz

 

[REDSAW]

armitage/ideal they have an adapter insert to suit the tap head.

try lunns online

 

[lame plumber]

problem with fibre glass baths is you cant use the blow torch on the back nutsd to break the corrosion seal!!!

 

[plumb_know]

personally would of just payed a plumber to come and do it, sounds like you have wasted a lot of golfing time already and not really getting anywhere, by time you have spent money on all these different products to try and avoid removing taps most probably would of been cheaper to just pay a plumber to do it and you could go play golf and have good drink in club house while he is at home struggling with your taps.