After my little problem the other day (which seco services kindly helped me to sort out) I have 2 little jobs that I am trying to undertake today, and have a few small hiccups that I'd like to ask if I may?
(1) Bathroom's cold tap (fed from the cold water tank) is dripping, not majorly, but quite a bit, and I want to change the washer. The problem is I am having trouble removing the nut (headgear??) fro the tap body, it is very very stiff. I am quite strong myself, but do not want to damage the pipes underneath as the tap is turning a tiny bit due to the force i am having to put on it. Is there any easier way I can remove the tap, or anything that can possibly help ease it?
(2) After reading the FAQs section I know I need to replace my siphon in my toilet cistern. It takes a while to flush, until it finally does. So I have bought a replacement siphon, of the correct size, 8" height, and want to replace it. But the trouble again is, to remove the siphon, I will need to of course remove the wire link between the top of the siphon and the plastic linkage, but the plastic linkage lever is connected to the handle with a small screw, which is so rusted and corroded that I cannot unscrew it! Is there any way to overcome this problem please too?
Thank you again for reading my post.
All the best, Keith.
(1) Bathroom's cold tap (fed from the cold water tank) is dripping, not majorly, but quite a bit, and I want to change the washer. The problem is I am having trouble removing the nut (headgear??) fro the tap body, it is very very stiff. I am quite strong myself, but do not want to damage the pipes underneath as the tap is turning a tiny bit due to the force i am having to put on it. Is there any easier way I can remove the tap, or anything that can possibly help ease it?
(2) After reading the FAQs section I know I need to replace my siphon in my toilet cistern. It takes a while to flush, until it finally does. So I have bought a replacement siphon, of the correct size, 8" height, and want to replace it. But the trouble again is, to remove the siphon, I will need to of course remove the wire link between the top of the siphon and the plastic linkage, but the plastic linkage lever is connected to the handle with a small screw, which is so rusted and corroded that I cannot unscrew it! Is there any way to overcome this problem please too?
Thank you again for reading my post.
All the best, Keith.