Are you in a situation where you want to change to a Mixer Tap but you have a two hole basin or sink suitable for pillar taps? If so we have the solution for you that will prevent you having…
Will the tap be suitable for my plumbing system? This aim of this post is to help you answer the above question.
This post details the parts of a mixer tap so you can clearly see how a tap is put together and functions!
So, you have bought your nice new Tap and now all that is left is to fit it! This guide will illustrate how to fit a standard Bathroom Basin Mixer Tap on a single hole basin. Mixer taps are also…
Ceramic Disc Valves are widely used in new taps. I have written a post detailing the reasons for this here. If you find that your CD valve is dripping or that it is grainy in its operation, you may need…
The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days . I have discussed the topic of Ceramic Disc Valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them. These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues…
This is an area where things are not as simple as they may seem! Unfortunately for the average DIY enthusiast or anyone not very familiar with plumbing, pipe sizes in Ireland (and also the connections) can be confusing. In the…
There are a number of different types of Bathroom Taps available on the market. All kinds of styles and designs to meet your needs. These are listed below for your convenience: 1. Mixer Taps Mixer Taps (aka mono or monobloc…
What are Ceramic Ceramic Disc Valve & Cartridges? Ceramic Disc Valves (CD Valves) and Cartridges are types of flow regulating valves used in modern taps. Essentially they consist of two ceramic discs that move relative to each other. There is…
The majority of our taps come with Flexible Tails, also known as “Flexi” Tails. An example can be seen below: What are they? They are a method of connecting from the plumbing pipework to the Tap fitting. There is two…