Check the number of tap holes, hole diameter, spacing, mounting thickness and spout reach against the product drawings for both the tap and sanitaryware.
Mixers and Pillar Fittings for New Suites and Repairs
The right tap must fit the sanitaryware and work with the property’s water pressure. MacBlair stocks bathroom brassware for new suites and replacement work, with options to pair with washbasins for bathrooms and cloakrooms.
Start with the number and spacing of tap holes. A single-hole fitting and a pair of pillar taps cannot be swapped without changing the basin or worktop. Check spout reach as well, because water should land comfortably inside the bowl rather than close to the rim.
Bath fittings need enough flow to fill a larger volume without a long wait. Match the product’s operating pressure to the supply, then confirm access below the rim for tails and backnuts. The bath collection should be checked for factory-drilled or marked tap positions.
Isolating valves make later maintenance less disruptive. Connect the supply with correctly sized compression plumbing fittings or specified connectors, flush debris from the pipework, and protect the finish during installation.
Taps FAQ's
Yes. Every tap has a working pressure range. Low-pressure gravity systems and mains-fed or combi systems can need different products for good flow.
A mixer combines hot and cold water through one spout. Pillar taps keep separate hot and cold controls and usually need two tap holes.
Sometimes, but not always. Check the product contents and make sure the waste is slotted if the basin has an overflow.
The supply pressure may be too low, an isolation valve may be partly closed, or debris may be caught in the inlet or aerator. Check the installation instructions first.