The washer is going on my bathroom tap?

Question

Can I repair it myself or do I need to get someone? Also, the tap has been dripping and the bath enamel is suffering- is it possible to by liquid enamel that will harden and cover up some rust spots?

Don't know, liko. Full turn I think..

Answer 1

remove the tap top and its a little washer (turn water off before hand from attic and mains) we had a dripping tap for ages and when we bothered to fix it it took minutes .
Astonish is great for rust marks used it myself.

Answer 2

First of all, turn your water off at the main stop tap and if it is the cold tap that is dripping,open all the cold taps to drain the pipework. IF it is the hot tap, then open all the hot taps. If you have a capstan type tap, there is a tiny screw on the side of the tap to take out. Put the plug in the bath waste in case you drop the screw. Then if the capstan head doesn't come off, tap it gently with a snmall hammer or something similar until it comes off. Then with a spanner, unscrew the tap body and remove it. Take the tap body to the ironmongers and ask for a new tap washer, before you replace the tap body, make sure there is no grit or dirt inside. If you have a different tap, then remove the cap from the top and undo the screw in the centre to remove tap head. then follow the same procedure. when you have done this turn water back on , but close all your taps first, then test. you can buy white bath enamel paint from most ironmongers. Good luck.

Answer 3

Maid Ang, I think you mean Stilsons; Stilton is a cheese.

When dismantling the sort of tap that needs a number of turns to get from off to fully open, it may have a grip which shrouds the part to which you apply your wrench, spanner, piece of blue cheese or other chosen tool. In that case, you may need carefully to prise out the "H" or "C" emblem to get at the screw which holds the grip on to the tap. Once you have removed the grip, take a firm hold on the tap's spout when using your wrench (or whatever) so the whole tap doesn't twist round. Undo and remove the top section of the tap's barrel, and within it you will see the rubber washer which needs to be replaced. Sometimes it's held on by a screw, but more usually it is a push fit over a mushroom shaped bit of metal. Get the washer off, and replace it with a new one. Bath taps usually use 3/4" washers, and basin taps 1/2" ones, so before you start, buy some of each.
When reassembling, be sure to turn the detached part of the tap to "fully open" before you screw the barrel back together. Only when the barrel is back in place should you turn it to "closed".
Of course, it helps to turn the water off first, particularly if you are dealing with a cold tap. For hot taps, you can often get away with turning every other hot tap on to reduce the pressure at the one on which you are working, but if you have a Combi boiler, your hot taps may be at mains pressure.

Answer 4

You need a bath tap size washer not a washbasin one which is smaller. Without seeing the tap I don't know exactly how it comes apart but it is not rocket science. You will need a pair of Stiltons or as the yanks say a monkey wrench.. You need to isolate the supply if it is mains then the main stopcock in usually in the kitchen under the sink. If it is hot water then you may have to drain the system of find a stopcock in the pipe. Once this is done take the top off the tap and you will see the washer just change it. If you have never used Stiltons they only work one way. they are sprung loaded so as you put pressure on them they tighten up. I have done hundreds of taps etc so it is easy for me but once you have done one then any future ones will be easy

Answer 5

IT is really easy and doesn't take long. You need a small wrench and a screwdriver as the tools. Reach for the shut off valve and turn it off*. Use the screwdriver to take off the faucet handle (turn its screw ccw). If you don't see a screw there just pick out the little cap that covers it (says H or W) and then take off the screw. Now use the wrench to turn the nut on top of the faucet ccw (you might need to put some tape over it to keep the wrench from scratching it). No turn the handle and it will unscrew from the faucet. Bring it into Lowes or HD and tell them you want a replacement washer (the little black donut held on the bottom by a screw). Bring it home and take off the old one to put on the enw one. Now put everything back together [opposite of taking it apart] and the dripping will be done.

*If you don't see the bath's shut off valve in an obvious location then turn off the main water valve for the house. Also on some tubs the faucet has a long handle that is covered by a chrome tube that twists off by hand.

Answer 6

Yeh, you can do it yourself, with the right washer. Turn the water off at the mains and then do it though. Don't know about the bath enamel though...

Answer 7

its easy to do /turn water off at tap usually under sink/take top of tap off/ take out washer/ get same at local shop and refix and turn on water DONE

Answer 8

each and every so often is the terrific you will get as i be responsive to of roughly 5 sorts of washing gadget for a bathing room faucet not counting ceramic disc faucets. uk is mostly a flat a million/2inch washing gadget for an outdoors faucet.

Answer 9

washers are easy just follow the step by step guide from a d i y book from,t library. the rust mark will come of with toothpaste xx

Answer 10

you can do it yourself easy just turn water off then take valve assemble to any hard ware store loys of repair site online to show you