Tap Washer

GeneralMelchett · 5 Jul 2014

Hello, I'm trying to replace the washer on a dripping tap (Bensham) and have removed the old one which appears to be 1/2 Inch but can't get the replacement one back on as the hole in the middle appears to be a bit small and the washer itself too tall.

Is there a simple trick to this that I'm missing, I now have three 1/2 Inch washers from B&Q, Wickes, and Plumb Centre that are all very slightly different in size and flexibility

Thanks in advance

GM

footprints · 5 Jul 2014

Yes lots of odd sizes around I used to carry one of these in my van usually found one to fit

http://www.screwfix.com/p/replacement-tap-washers-170pcs/69671#

GeneralMelchett · 5 Jul 2014

Thanks footprints,

Bought the kit you suggested and found the 1/2" 'Tantoflex' fitted like a glove, 10 minutes later and job done! Now I have beer, football, and happy wife.

Oh and 169 washers I don't need

Thanks again!
GM

footprints · 5 Jul 2014

newbuildinstaller · 5 Jul 2014

actually you have 172 washers you dont need... (3 ones from PC Wicks and B&Q and the remaining 169 from the set)

bazdaman · 6 Jul 2014

newgasinstaller said:
actually you have 172 washers you dont need... (3 ones from PC Wicks and B&Q and the remaining 169 from the set)

Well spotted newgas!

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