replacing washer

Rubyjane · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:58 pm Post Subject: replacing washer

Any ideas on how to replace a washer on the taps in the picture below?

http://www.bathstore.com/files/PRODUCT_GROUP/261/LARGE.jpg

B&Qsuck · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 4:03 pm Post Subject:

Good afternoon.

The taps in question look to be quarter turn taps, so as such won't have a washer, but more likely ceamic tap valves. Replacements for these can be brought from any decent plumbers merchant and are very cheap. They come in pairs, as the hot and cold ones are different, ensure you fit the right one, although they are colour coded clue and red for ease.

To get the tap heads off, I believe there is a small allen grub screw on the rear of the heads.

Hope this helps

Rubyjane · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:17 pm Post Subject:

Many thanks, replaced the the cartridge but i still have a dripping tap, do you think this means i need to replace the taps?

Softus · Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:03 am Post Subject:

No - the seat of CD taps doesn't wear because no water passes across it.

It's far more likely that you've fitted the wrong valve for this tap. Where did you get the replacement?

BTW, there are tens of different types of what look to be similar ceramic disc valve bodies, and very few merchants have enough stock to be able to supply them all. If you have an obscure one then you'd be best getting it from the original tap supplier.