It appears that it's the hot side that's dripping. Someone has mentioned a re alignment tool, what's that and how do I use it?
2006-09-17 02:56:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Is it a single handle? If so, what brand? This makes a lot of difference. No matter, they're all much easier to fix than the plumbers out there want you to think. As long as you have a means to shut off the water supply, usually the shut off valves are located right under the sink, you're set. The moen style is easiest with a replacement of a cartridge:
http://www.masterplumber.net/moen.htm
I've never tried the other types but here's a link that makes them look easy:
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/home_improvement?sicontent=1&sicreative=292080868&sitrackingid=3505972&affiliate=blocker&omnisource=G+leaky+faucet+repair
Hope this helps. Have a great day!
2006-09-17 03:23:12 · answer #1 · answered by straightandstalwart141 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are a pain in the neck to fix! The tap itself has three washers - one of which you will have to dismantle the spout by removing the locating screw (grub screw) to get to! This is located at the rear of the tap - so if it is backed up to the wall - HASSLE! MAKE SURE WATER IS TURNED OFF AT MAINS AND HOT WATER TANK IS DRAINED DOWN! Remove the screw and the spout will lift out (remove gently) There is a special rubber O - RING (sometimes TWO) fitted at the connection point into the block! Replace but be warned - getting it back togather is not easy! The other washers are screwed to the valve bottoms. As you turn the tap, the valve opens to let water pass through! As you trun tap off the valve closes and the rubber or neoprene washer presses against the body of the monobloc to stop the flow! These usually become hard, especially in hard water areas! Take the top of the tap off and remove the valve from the monobloc! Usually fitted with anti clockwise threads - so undo in the opposite to normal unscrewing! Just undo the screws securing the washer to the valve and replace - Replace the valves back into the monobloc and tighten. Put tap heads back on and check that water flows thru! In all honesty though - the cost of replacing all the washers and/or valves - you might just as well buy a new set of taps! Most people are now ditching these monobloc fittings because of all the problems and cost to replace/repair!
2016-03-16 22:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most taps are ceramic disc now so you might get away with tightening the nut behind the tap head if not you could need a new fitting & there are so many on the market that could be hard work. If it is a standard washer tap just change the washer, If the seating is worn then you need a re seating tool that polishes the seating that the washer sits on. Best bet is get your friendly plumber in
2006-09-17 03:09:58 · answer #3 · answered by col 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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It appears that it's the hot side that's dripping. Someone has mentioned a re alignment tool, what's that and how do I use it?
2015-08-16 14:46:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on whether the taps are quarter turn ceramics or conventional rubber washer type. ceramics cost a fortune to repair and may be cheaper and easier to replace whole tap, rubber washer type only a few £s to fix.
forget the re alignment tool, an adjustable spanner and a screwdriver or two should suffice. (and a bit of silicone grease)
also your local plumbers merchant can supply you with a tap top replacemant kit for about £15 (not ceramic).
2006-09-17 03:07:01 · answer #5 · answered by KU 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a set of washers from a diy store
turn of the water at the mains.
turn all taps on to drain the system
on the top of the tap is a plastic cover remove this.
undo the nut on the top of tap.
pull up tap workings will release. remove old washer replace with new one.
reverse all actions job done.
plumber 50 pounds do it yourself 50 pence
2006-09-19 07:52:42 · answer #6 · answered by tonyinspain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off the hot water supply, usually near the hot water tank. Get a spanner and unscrew the tap top on the hot water side.
You can then see what kind of tap washer you need. Go and buy one and fit it. Then reassemble . God knows what a realignment tool is.
2006-09-17 03:08:08 · answer #7 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you may need the services of someone who knows a bit more than you but the answer is turn it off more tightly or you need new washers -seals in your tap
2006-09-17 03:01:27 · answer #8 · answered by william john l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask Your Landlord. Or Call A Plummer And Pay The Price.
2006-09-17 03:03:31 · answer #9 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace the washer. you will have to turn the water supply off to your sink and take the tap apart.
2006-09-17 02:58:43 · answer #10 · answered by ms sensible 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋