I'm trying to fix a dripping tap - which means I will most likely need to change the washer - the tap is one of those where the two taps run into one - The taps don't seem to unscrew anywhere - where abouts is the washer usually located and how do I dismantle the tap? Thanks.
2007-02-03 22:09:33 · 8 answers · asked by m l 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
its the top of the tap the disc that has the colour that needs to be removed normally a thin knive or flat headed screw driver flips these off and then you get to washer from there.
2007-02-03 22:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If only 'nutty girl' was right life would be a lot easier, but i hadnt changed a tap washer in years, I remember what a simple job it used to be, all I needed to know was if I needed a cold water washer or a hot water washer. a matter of pennies cost.
So I walked into the ironware shop, "Tap washer please" the feller looked at me as if I was from mars! What sort of tap sir etc etc, is it a 'quarter turn'? or is it this that and the other?
It appears that most taps now dont have washers, they need a new 'body' it is now not a simple job but a major plumbing job.
I hope yours works out cheaper than mine.
2007-02-03 22:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by budding author 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure they're not washer-less faucets? Either way first shut off the water supply or you'll be in for an unexpected shower! If they are washer less then you'll need new springs and seals. Not difficult just totally different from stem washers and packing nuts.
2007-02-03 22:28:29 · answer #3 · answered by Ibeeware 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Continual dripping tap, will soon cut through the metal tap seat, then you need a gadget to re-cut the seat, best ring a plumber, and ask him what it would cost, to cure the problem
2007-02-04 07:57:53 · answer #4 · answered by woodworker143 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no matter if that is ceramic that is probable purely scaled up, change the water off to both warm and chilly and squirt some descaler into the tap that ought to remedy it in the different case purely pull it aside and sparkling it, now and again that is in hardship-free words the rubber gaskets
2016-12-03 10:40:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did this myself recently following the advice from this site-
http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/taps/replacing_tap_washer.htm
2007-02-05 07:51:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace the seet and washer if you have washers
2007-02-07 05:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by Jackal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this site, works for me...
http://www.diyfixit.co.uk/nflash/plumbing/Washer/washer2.htm
2007-02-04 00:22:21 · answer #8 · answered by Tam 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋