2007-03-21 08:50:00 · 6 answers · asked by diddytilly 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
the directions will vary depending on the model and brand of the faucet. Leaking faucets are usually from a bad seal, which is very easy and quick to replace.
tools youll need screwdriver, cresent wrench, pliers.
the rest of the directions will depend on faucet brand/model
2007-03-21 08:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a leaky tap usually means it needs a new washer they cost about a £1 for 2 take your tap apart put new washer in after taking the old corroded 1 out ,put tap back together and hopefully bobs ya uncle sorted ?
2007-03-21 09:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother had a profesional plumber come and was unable to dismantle the tap to replace the washer an burned a carpet with his blowtorch in the process. If you are not practical enough to know how to do it yourself, and dont know a good plumber then you are snookered.
2007-03-21 22:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by MOTOGUZZIMAN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to all the other suggestions, you may, probably will have to replace the fawcett "SEAT". This requires a "seat" wrench. You will have to take the old seat to a shop in order to match it. Any plumbing shop can advise you on the procedure for DIY.
Suggest that both hot and cold be replacved at the same time.
2007-03-21 09:15:38 · answer #4 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might help-
http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/taps/leaking_tap.htm
2007-03-21 19:29:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn off mains at stopcock.unscrew top of tap,remove old washer and replace with new,replace taptop,turn water on
2007-03-21 08:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋