Long time, no DIY.
Anyway, my bath mixer tap/shower fitting has been dripping. I dismantled it and found that one of the o-rings on the nylon valve spindle (for want of a better term) had split. Replace the o-ring, 5 minute job.
First problem, find a replacement o-ring of the correct size!. All the ones I've found to date are the right diameter but are too thin. The existing o-ring is about 3/4 inch in diameter and 1/8 inch thick. All the ones I've found are 3/32 inch.
Anybody know where I can get this type of o-ring?
One supplier sold me some o-ring cord which turns out to be 3mm - so slightly too big but may do the job. Apparently you can make the o-ring by cutting it to length and using Super Glue to join it. However, I've had no joy in being able to get a clean cut (i.e. a smooth face).
So, alternatively, can anyone tell me how to cut o-ring cord so I can make a satisfactory splice?
Till then I've fitted the smaller o-ring which has cut down the amount of water coming out the shower when the taps are on to a mere trickle, but the wife is not impressed and neither am I.
Anyway, my bath mixer tap/shower fitting has been dripping. I dismantled it and found that one of the o-rings on the nylon valve spindle (for want of a better term) had split. Replace the o-ring, 5 minute job.
First problem, find a replacement o-ring of the correct size!. All the ones I've found to date are the right diameter but are too thin. The existing o-ring is about 3/4 inch in diameter and 1/8 inch thick. All the ones I've found are 3/32 inch.
Anybody know where I can get this type of o-ring?
One supplier sold me some o-ring cord which turns out to be 3mm - so slightly too big but may do the job. Apparently you can make the o-ring by cutting it to length and using Super Glue to join it. However, I've had no joy in being able to get a clean cut (i.e. a smooth face).
So, alternatively, can anyone tell me how to cut o-ring cord so I can make a satisfactory splice?
Till then I've fitted the smaller o-ring which has cut down the amount of water coming out the shower when the taps are on to a mere trickle, but the wife is not impressed and neither am I.