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Hi,

I've had a new bathroom installed and all is well apart from very wobbly fittings. I've got a Victorian style shower, with an exposed temperature adjuster/water tap, there is a centimetre gap all around the bit that turns. I also have freestanding mixer tap, which moves a great deal more than I expect.
Is this normal? I'm worried if I don't sort it now I'll have problems in the future.
Could anyone tell me the correct terms, so I don't feel such a dope when I'm talking to the plumber (he's not a patient man).
Thank you!
 
Any chance of a few pics of the shower etc please?
 
Thanks for replying, hope these help.

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That's great any chance of a few of the free standing tap ?

That gap is quite common but most are less than that so you don't notice them I would put it down to a cheap unit
 
Hi,

I've had a new bathroom installed and all is well apart from very wobbly fittings. I've got a Victorian style shower, with an exposed temperature adjuster/water tap, there is a centimetre gap all around the bit that turns. I also have freestanding mixer tap, which moves a great deal more than I expect.
Is this normal? I'm worried if I don't sort it now I'll have problems in the future.
Could anyone tell me the correct terms, so I don't feel such a dope when I'm talking to the plumber (he's not a patient man).
Thank you!
Some call the tap legs pillars or columns or stands. Can you take a picture of how they are secured to the floor also please.
 
That's great any chance of a few of the free standing tap ?

That gap is quite common but most are less than that so you don't notice them I would put it down to a cheap unit
That's great any chance of a few of the free standing tap ?

That gap is quite common but most are less than that so you don't notice them I would put it down to a cheap unit

Really? They charged us a fortune! Is there anything that can be done do you think?

I can't get to get a photo of where the tap is fixed to the floor but it's just the actual tap that's wobbly, and the little cap comes loose. I suspect it's the same problem with quality.
 
If it's an expensive tap it will be branded if it's cheap it won't by the looks I can't see anything

And no sorry to say Unless the cover / shrouded part moves / screws in ?
 
IMG_20170906_203935281.jpg this is the tap The little caps keep coming loose and they just don't feel solid. Perhaps I'm expecting too much?
 
Oh well, at least I know. Is there anything I should look out for in terms of ongoing maintenance? Or am I being over cautious?

Thanks again for your help, it's really appreciated.
 
I would get the company back to installed them and ask them but I think it's down to cheap fittings

If you don't mind how much did the taps cost ?
 
I would get the company back to installed them and ask them but I think it's down to cheap fittings

If you don't mind how much did the taps cost ?
I've not got the breakdown of everything with me I'm afraid. Perhaps they compromised on these to stay within our budget. They are coming back, so at least I know what to say to them now.
 
They are indeed Hudson Reed they have a 20 year warranty on their products so not cheap import fittings i would contact their customer service department and voice your conserns . regards Kop

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Sorry Davex I was wrong might be worth giving hidson reed a call

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Sorry Harvest couldnt find a exact match bit early when i checked nearest i can find so maybe they are by a different manufacturer . cheers kop

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