Hi all

I would like to know if a tap purchased in England can be used in NZ (i.e. if the thread is compatible). I have been quoted a price of +-NZ$1000 for a tap (from a major well known German brand that is supported in NZ) by their NZ agent. It is a specialist tap that is required, and it is obvious that it is not generally stocked in NZ (despite being on their NZ website) as they have said a lead-time of 6-8 weeks.

I have found exactly the same tap from an English supplier, which (due to the current exchange rate) will be around NZ$400-500 shipped to NZ.

As it is a major brand that is supported in NZ, my only concern would be that the thread would not be compatible with NZ.

Can anyone advise if this tap would be compatible with thread used in NZ?

Thanks

Linkback: https://www.plumbers.nz/ask-plumbers-public/2/british-tapware-compatability/1415/

Thanks for the prompt reply Robbo. I found it new on eBay from sellers with very high 99-100% positive feedback - GROHE 1000 Cosmopolitan thermostatic bath/shower mixer, product code 34215000.

I actually emailed Grohe UK and asked them also earlier today, and their reply this evening was "Grohe Taps such as basin and kitchen mixers all come with a standard 3/8th connection. If connecting to 15mm pipework we advise using a 15mm compression to a 3/8th male fitting"...if that makes sense to a NZ plumber!

I have a job in export, and with the depressing exchange rate for exporting I thought that I should try to take advantage of the exchange rate at least for my bathroom renovation, as many importers must be loving this exchange rate to make a few more $$$!

Cheers