This is the tap connector these come in two sizes 1 2 inch for basin taps and 3 4 inch for bath taps.
Fitting a new bathroom tap.
Inside of the tap connector is a fibre washer which makes a watertight seal.
With the help of a tape measure mark the centre of the overflow and using this as a guide measure the position of the tap holes.
If you re using a bath mixer tap use the width as your guide for fitting.
If you are installing the basin from new there are far easier tap connectors that you can use such as flexible push fit connectors these make fitting taps very easy.
This video will show you how to fit your own wash basin like a boss plumber.
Here is how to fit bath taps.
Beautiful taps and basin wastes are important assets to a good looking bathroom.
Ever wanted to fit a wash basin.
Fitting new taps should be a straightforward enough project to take on yourself so long as you use common sense and follow simple instructions.
Chrome reflects light and draws the eye to your important features while the bright clean look of new fixtures gives your bathroom a hygienic fresh appearance.
Start by laying down a strip of masking tape along the tap end of your bath.
Obviously where water is involved if you make mistakes then things can go wrong quickly so check out our step by step guide below on how you fit new taps.
In this video i show you how to remove the basin taps in your bathroom or wc and fit new ones.