Hot water bath mixer tap.

[scoutluna]

Recent development, the hot water flow from bath mixer tap is poor. Temperature is fine and there are no problems with hot water flow anywhere else in the house. Cold water flow not affected. My opinion is that it might be build up of sediment somewhere between the shut off valve and the tap itself.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Is the bath tap the type that goes round and round to open?

If so then a new washer would help, can you post a picture of the tap?

Andy

 

[scoutluna]

Many thanks for such a quick response.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Yes, new washers needed.

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Andy

 

[scoutluna]

That makes life easier. Shall open it up then pop to b and q. Many thanks for your help.

 

[HERTS P&D]

I would suggest buying that set from screwfix, then remove the tap head.

Andy

 

[scoutluna]

Do you mean a new set of mixer taps rather than the washer inside.

 

[HERTS P&D]

No, buy the box of washers that I have added in the link above.

Andy

 

[scoutluna]

Your a star, many thanks.

 

[fillyboy]

Just a thought, in case it is a minor obstruction, would there be any mileage in turning both taps on full, then firmly placing your thumb over the outlet to force feed into the hot outlet? that might clear a mild obstruction, or might not, nothing to lose.

 

[CBW]

Just a thought, in case it is a minor obstruction, would there be any mileage in turning both taps on full, then firmly placing your thumb over the outlet to force feed into the hot outlet? that might clear a mild obstruction, or might not, nothing to lose.

Depends how powerful the cold is

 

[scoutluna]

Will try that first, thank you