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| Thread ID: 88170 | 2008-03-17 21:17:00 | Fixing a leaking tap | Morgenmuffel (187) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 650297 | 2008-03-17 21:17:00 | Ok I have 2 leaking taps Both feed into those stupid single spouts Tap 1 This is leaking out the base of the tap I have replaced both washers on it which has cut the leakage a little bit, however the remaining leak is coming up through the spindle, from what i have read i need to coat the spindle with vaseline or petrolium jelly, i did have plumbers tape on the spindle and that made ahuge difference however because the spindle constntly moves it doesn't seem to last too long Tap 2 This is leaking out the end of the central spout, i have changed washer but it hasn't made much difference at all, i have a feeling it might be cheaper to replace the fitting rather than get a plumber in, however that could lead to a whole new bag of problems Any suggestions greatly appreciated |
Morgenmuffel (187) | ||
| 650298 | 2008-03-17 21:44:00 | Tap 1 - doesn't the spindle have an O ring? Older taps had a gland packed with sealing string that you could tighten. Wait until you fix 2. Tap 2 - if a new washer doesn't stop the leak, look at the seat that the washer seals against. There should be a smooth rounded edge sticking up without any splits. The seat can be smoothed with a seat cutter but I've found that usually the damage is too deep to fix by cutting and the seal isn't as good with a flat seat. Prepare for a new tap (mixer). |
PaulD (232) | ||
| 650299 | 2008-03-17 21:57:00 | Some of the modern taps have plastic insides. Husband who is a plumber hates them. He says they are a disaster and you basically throw them away and buy real ones. If yours are of that type that is............ |
pctek (84) | ||
| 650300 | 2008-03-17 21:59:00 | Whoops I should have said the taps are on different thingies, one is in the kitchen 2 is in the bathroom, Tap 1 The spindle has an o-ring but there appears to be no way to replace it or get it off |
Morgenmuffel (187) | ||
| 650301 | 2008-03-17 22:00:00 | Some of the modern taps have plastic insides. Husband who is a plumber hates them. He says they are a disaster and you basically throw them away and buy real ones. If yours are of that type that is............ Nope ours are ancient things no plastic except the washer spike |
Morgenmuffel (187) | ||
| 650302 | 2008-03-18 00:28:00 | Some of the modern taps have plastic insides. Husband who is a plumber hates them. He says they are a disaster and you basically throw them away and buy real ones. we just 'did up' the bathroom - tiles/new taps etc......the taps cost a BOMB sooooooo.......at $500 - 10% discount thus: $450 total for the bath and sink combo they BETTER NOT be plastic inside......or else someone is gonna hear about it if they ever cease to function properly ........grrrrr...... |
drcspy (146) | ||
| 650303 | 2008-03-18 00:48:00 | (...) i have a feeling it might be cheaper to replace the fitting rather than get a plumber in, however that could lead to a whole new bag of problems (...) I used to know a plumber in Wgtn who said if he was called to an old Wgtn house to replace a washer, he took all his tools and spares... Just changing a washer could mean disaster to plumbing elsewhere in the house... Just loosening the tap might start off a chain reaction. :D No doubt things are the same in Invergiggle in old houses. Your caution is well advised! |
John H (8) | ||
| 650304 | 2008-03-19 05:36:00 | Sometimes reducing the flow at the toby can make a big difference. Martynz |
martynz (5445) | ||
| 650305 | 2008-03-19 05:50:00 | If the seat is shagged to the point that a new washer won't fix it and there is no "lip" left to ream with a $15 tap reamer, you could try a dome shaped washer. They replace the existing washer and nut, just self thread onto the washer spigot. Mitre 10 sell them, I have successfully used them on a shagged laundry tap for the last 4 years, they last about 2 years with reasonable use. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 650306 | 2008-03-19 06:09:00 | The are also ball and spring washers which solve the problem for a while the problem is that younger family members tighten them down too much and flatten the ball, sorry don't know what the correct name is, just say ball and spring to the sales person. | zqwerty (97) | ||
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