Is there a way to test a tap

[darkan9el]

Hi is there a way to test a tap prior to fitting it to the sink or when fitted to the sink but the sink hasn't been fitted yet?

Like connecting it to a hose pipe to apply pressure to check for leaks?

Any kits, or parts I could use?

 

[HERTS P&D]

It will either be high pressure or low pressure, just make sure you buy the right tap for your situation.

Andy

 

[Doggit]

But why are you worrying. Is it a second hand tap or something else that worries you.

 

[FiremanT]

why not try connecting it to a hose pipe to apply pressure to check for leaks?

 

[darkan9el]

Hi people, thanks for the replies.

It's a fancy tap from eBay and I'm not 100% sure its good, it looks nice, but its going on a freestanding oak cabinet fitted onto the sink and if at all possible I would like to be able to test it first to find any faults prior to fitting the sink on top of the cabinet. just me being a bit OCD.

With regard to connecting it to a hose that was my primary idea but how to connect it up is the issue. I could do that in my garage and support the sink on blocks then run it as if its fitted.

I was thinking maybe jubilee clips some copper pipe and a shut off valve.

 

[Doggit]

Sounds as though you don't really need our advice, and the shut off valve will be ther person operating the tap for you.

 

[Aquaheat]

It will end in tears! Those taps are lovely looking but crap in normal usage.

Usage wise you will find that low flow will end up with the water running back up the plate due to capillary action and it will stain daily.

Had one fitted before and they were adamant not to remove it so had to make a "lip" out of milliput to stop the issues.

Jon

 

[darkan9el]

Doggit, sometimes just coming on here can spark idea's.

Aquaheat, this is why I want to test off cabinet as her maj is insistent on having this tap installed, personally I like it simple, function first then form. I may go for a granite or travertine top over the oak surface, I have some spare 16" x16" tiles that I could clad the cabinet top in, still mulling that idea over.

 

[endecotp]

Note that if you connect just one of the tap's pipes to your hose at a time, water will probably cross over and come out the other pipe hole.
This doesn't mean it's broken.

Looks like a UFO to me.

 

[dilalio]

Basin not sink? Imaging doing the washing up with that

 

[Doggit]

I don't know the exact setup you're going for, but I would add tiles to the top, as the grout lines will get messy over time, and not be very hygenic. As long as the Oak is well sealed, I'd say that was you're best option. Can you post any pictures of the setup. Aqaheats made a good point about watter running backwards, so I wonder of you can put a very thin shim at the back of the support pillar, and then seal the inevitable gap at the botom, and that should make tha water run forward.

I think on refelction, a test prior to instalation could be a very good idea.