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Are UK basin taps a standard size?

Jeremy Anderson

Are UK basin taps a standard size?

Size Matters Most taps in the UK are said to be a standard size, but it’s worth remembering that the size refers to the way in which the tap fits onto the pipes rather than the size of the taps themselves (basin taps being 1/2″ and bath taps having 3/4″ threads).

What are the best quality taps?

The 7 best bathroom taps for every sink

  1. Abode Fervour Wall Mounted Bathroom Tap.
  2. John Lewis Marden Basin Mixer Bathroom Taps.
  3. Moen Eva One-Handle High Arc Bathroom Faucet.
  4. Hudson Reed Topaz Monobloc Basin Mixer.
  5. Bristan Orta Basin Mixer.
  6. Delta Lahara Lavatory Faucet.
  7. Bristan Traditional Bath Taps.

What is the best bathroom taps to buy?

The 10 BEST Bathroom Taps 2021

  • iBathUK Chrome Waterfall Bathroom Set.
  • Bristan Basin Mixer with Pop-Up Waste.
  • Heritage Dawlish Basin Pillar Taps.
  • iBathUK Cloakroom Basin Sink Mixer Tap.
  • Bristan Lever Basin Taps with Ceramic Disc Valves.
  • Celala Luxury Bathroom Bath Taps.
  • Hapilife Faucet.
  • Hapilife Traditional Bathroom Taps.

What size is a standard tap fitting?

1/2 Inch BSP – Bathroom basin taps and kitchen sink taps, radiator connections, shower hoses, old outside tap outlets, toilet cistern fill / float valves. 5/8 Inch BSP – Old outside tap outlets (we have an adaptor for this size).

Are Franke taps good quality?

Franke are a well-known appliance brand and their sinks and taps are particularly high-quality.

Which taps last the longest?

Brass and ceramic are the two most common materials used to make bathroom taps.

  • Brass. Pure brass taps last the longest, usually decades.
  • Ceramic. Two ceramic plates define ceramic disc taps.
  • Consider the Style.
  • Traditional.
  • Contemporary.
  • Chrome.
  • Nickel.
  • Pewter.

How long do bathroom taps last?

between 15 and 20 years
Given the ever-improving quality of taps, modern tap designs can be expected to last between 15 and 20 years typically.

Are tap fittings universal?

There is no universal standard for which water supply goes on which side of the unit; however by almost universal practice in the UK: In the North, the hot water goes to the tap on the right of the unit while in the South, it goes on the left.