Can wall taps be used on a basin?

[Beccileelee]

Hi all,

This may be a stupid question, but I'm just looking to replace these old basin taps, with lever type ones. I saw that basin taps to fit on the basin itself, are called "hob mounted taps".

But I can't find what I'm after. 

I'm looking to get these wall taps from bunnings for the shower and am wondering if another matching set would suit our basin set up as well?

I'm not worried about changing the spout unless it has to be. So don't really care about a set with the spout. 

Really appreciate any advice 🙏 😊✌

Cheers.

 

 

 

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Beccileelee,

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community and thank you for your question.

It depends on how the taps are connected to the water supply beneath the basin. I'm fairly confident it will be fine, but we'd need to check that 

If you can upload an image of how the taps connect underneath the basin, I can confirm they will be compatible with the Mondella Maestro Chrome Plated Lever Handle Wall Top Assembly.

It is likely you will find Braided Connector Hoses, in which case you shouldn't have any issues.

Let me know what you find.

Jacob

[Beccileelee]

Hi Jacob 😊

Thank you for the warm welcome and the help with the taps. 

Yes it looks like you said, with the braided hoses.

 

 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Beccileelee,

Unfortunately the Mondella Maestro Chrome Plated Lever Handles are only available in the wall version and not basin fix. Wall-style tap spindles are typically longer than basin top to allow for wall sheeting and tiles. There is a chance they would fit in your basin, but generally, you'll have fitment issues due to their length. There is some adjustability, but you'd need to attempt to fit them to find out when that will be enough to overcome their longer length.

Another option, though slightly different, would be these Shaw & Mason Chrome 1/4 Turn Lever Basin Top Assembly - Pair.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Beccileelee]

Hi @MitchellMc

Thank you very much for that explanation and that alternative tape suggestion 😊. Appreciate the help! 

Cheers

Bec ✌