I have a hot and cold mixer tap in my kitchen which appears to be faulty. When the hot water is run for a while and the cold tap is turned on, the cold water does not come out. I have to wait several minutes for the cold water to appear which starts as a trickle, which then gradually gets faster
I have a combination boiler system
My boiler is upstairs
My kitchen is downstairs
2007-03-22 06:15:36 · 5 answers · asked by Ian UK 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
(For Nossda)
Both taps work on their own but the cold tap stops working when the hot tap has been run for a while. It then takes several minutes for the water to come out of the cold tap when the hot tap has been turned off.
2007-03-23 07:59:45 · update #1
Sounds like the jumper in the cold side of the mixer tap is sticking,dismantle it give it a clean and fit a new washer that should fix it. Ps turn of the cold stopcock first unless you want a shower!
2007-03-22 06:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
your tap must be near the boiler,most people have to wait for the hot water, not the cold...have the faucet checked maybe.
I have a GOOD faucet, works well and forever...a man came and hit it with a big sledge hammer and it did not break, but the sink came out of its frame.
have a professional look at it. make sure he gives you an approximate fee quote first.
2007-03-29 09:44:41 · answer #2 · answered by bollin772000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you may have your pipes crossed. the hot tap should be cold water and the cold tap should be the hot. water. Can't say more unless I could see the taps.
2007-03-23 13:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe the water pressure is at fault. Cant you get a plumber in to have a look. Ask for estimates first and look-out for cowboys.
2007-03-22 14:25:34 · answer #4 · answered by vintagechic1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take a look here, there must be a solution to your problem here- http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/taps/index.htm
2007-03-23 02:29:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋