Posted by Peter Brady on Wed 26th July 2006 at 09:00 AM, Filed in Plumbing
Wash basins come in all shapes and sizes. When choosing one it’s important to know the basics. Here are some things to bear in mind:
- Ceramic washbasins situated on pedestals are the most common type, however toughened glass and stone basins are rapidly becoming the basin of choice.
- When ordering a basin, make sure you select appropriate taps and fittings at the same time.
- Most basins have one 1 3/8 inch (35mm) diameter tap hole.
- Other basins tend to have two holes with 7 inch (180mm) gap between.
- A minority of basins have a central tap hole with holes each side that can be shut if required. It’s important that an expert fits this type of basin.
- Waste outlets tend to be 1 1/4 inch (32mm) diameter and should include a plug.
- Most ceramic basins usually have a built in overflow duct. On others a flexible over flow has to be fitted.
