How to install bathroom tap?

[PatDIY_Dad]

 

We bought a new swivel bath tap so it's safer for the kids 

The original tap had an adapter that screwed into the threaded pipe on the wall (picture above) and it had a spigot that goes into the tap

This new one just has the female thread but the pipe in the wall only sticks out a few mm

Can I get an adapter to lengthen the pipe.so.i can screw in the new tap flush to the wall 

I tried it without any adapter but it only allows 1 full turn before the tap gets too tight against the tiles and it just leaks when the water goes on

 

 

[EricL]

Hello @PatDIY_Dad 

I suggest using a Brasshards 15mm Brass Male / Female Threaded Adaptor to extend the brass wall outlet. But in order for it to work you'll need to cut a bit of the tile in order for the adaptor to screw into the wall outlet. Forcing the connection might crack the tile in half and you'll end up with more work. I suggest using a Sutton Tools 35mm TCT Multi-Purpose Seamless Holesaw to increase the size of the hole in your tile wall. 

The other option is to use a Trojan 200mm Second Cut Half Round File to slowly grind away a channel on the tile for the brass extender to get through. Please remember to use plumber's tape on all threaded connections.

Please remember to wear personal safety equipment such as gloves, goggles and a mask when working on your project.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[PatDIY_Dad]

Thanks Eric 

I'll buy the adapter first then see how much more tile i need to remove 

The hole saw you linked had one bsf review of a customer saying it was not suitable for tiles so might look at another option if I need to remove a larger chunk of tile 

[PatDIY_Dad]

Second option is to find another tap that can take that adapter with the spigot that's a swivel tap

I saw this at Bunnings but how can you tell if it's just using a screw on thread style like my new one ?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/mondella-black-rumba-swivel-bath-spout_p0362319?store=6404&gclsrc=aw.ds&...

[EricL]

Hi @PatDIY_Dad 

The mounting method of the Mondella Black Rumba Swivel Bath Spout is the same as your new spout. It does not come with any special fittings; it needs to be screwed in order for it to work.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[PatDIY_Dad]

I got the brass fitting and I put it on and marked on the outside ( black texture) of what tile i need to cut / remove and it's hardly anything 

The gap isn't big enough to fit a file in there so maybe either a multi tool that can cut tiny bits of tile off or a hole saw but with a hole saw there is nothing for the drill bit to hold onto so it might just flop around all over the place 

  

[JacobZ]

Hi @PatDIY_Dad,

I can't say I'm aware of a multitool blade that would be suitable for cutting a tile. As they work by oscillating back and forth extremely fast, I imagine you'd end up cracking the tile.

Personally, I think the file is your best option.

Copper pipe is fairly flexible. Is it possible to flex the fitting over slightly with a screwdriver so you can get a file in the gap?

Alternatively, you can use a TCT holesaw, but we'd need to add some sacrificial material to the centre of the cut to get the holesaw started. If you had some thin sheet material like plywood or MDF, you could temporarily attach it over the hole so you can drill through it to act as a guide for your holesaw. 

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[PatDIY_Dad]

Hi Jacon

Ill try move it but unsure how flexible it is

The plumber or tiler didnt obviously cut the original hole very good as the pipe is not in the middle of the hole

I have this multi-tool blade thats diamond tip

I can test it on a tile offcut I have

https://www.bunnings.com.au/kango-64mm-diamond-grit-boot-multi-tool-blade_p0466324

[JacobZ]

Hi @PatDIY_Dad,

Both options are worth testing.

In theory, being an abrasive-style blade, it should cut your tile, but I'm not sure how well it will handle the oscillating motion. 

Make sure to wet the tile a bit when testing to reduce heat buildup which can make tiles crack.

Let me know how you go.

Jacob

[PatDIY_Dad]

Managed to get the brass fitting to screw in but it now sticks out 5mm too far 

The fitting is screwed in all the way to

Leaves 5mm gap when screwing on the new tap