Hot/Cold Bathroom Basin Tap Inserts

[TOWIE]

Have to replace mine as the H & C have worn off. Have looked on Ebay etc but cannot find right size/type. Any ideas ?

[The Builder]

I can't say that I've ever seen them sold separately Towie.
Any idea of the make and model?

[TOWIE]

the taps originally came from B & Q and were left by the previous owner of our property. OH has taken one out this morning and it has a thread on it, so it screws in it measures approx 19mm across. They do sell them on Ebay, but they are a larger size.

[scotman]

any of these interest you

http://www.screwfix.c...in-contract-tap/12204

[TOWIE]

Thank you Scotman - this looks very interesting - will show OH when he returns from B & Q.

[The Builder]

That's a good idea of Scotters.......... although you don't need to replace the valve body as well. Replacement handwheels on their own, come in a huge variety of styles.

[scotman]

Sorry. I seem to have misunderstood. Why would anyone need to have labels to remember which tap hot water comes from?

[heathfield]

Maybe you wouldn't want your guests to scald themselves, Scotty!

[johnk]

Why not put a spot of red paint on the hot and blue on the cold

[TOWIE]

I tried the permanent marker, Sprinter, but it eventually rubbed off.

I have just ordered brand new taps - thanks for all your great answers.(:oD

[AlBags]

You can only buy ceramic inserts .. and these are only found on the dear stuff.

[TOWIE]

I did find ceramic inserts, Albags, but they were too big for my taps. (:o))

[AlBags]

I have a few sets .. I nick 'em if I see taps at the tip!