Bath tap issue

[Jupiter01]

I’ve got one of these and it’s not very clear from the picture but the nozzle is flat with the body of the tap.



This means that even the slightest drip and even when you are turning the tap off, the last bit of water runs along the body and collects at the base of the tap. Some of this then seeps through and leaks under the bath.

Feels like a very bad design. Any thoughts on that please.

 

[terryplumb]

Water shouldn't be able to seep through to under the bath. Sounds like a bad installation of the bath.
Also, if the tap is turned off nothing should drip from the spout anyway ?

 

[Jupiter01]

Water shouldn't be able to seep through to under the bath. Sounds like a bad installation of the bath.
Also, if the tap is turned off nothing should drip from the spout anyway ?

Water shouldn’t seep through but it also shouldn’t collect at the base of the tap? Over time, this is probably testing the defense of the rubber tap seal?

I think the issue wasn’t helped by the cartridge which was causing a small drip in the tap. I’ve now replaced both cartridges.

But even now, when you shut the tap off, the last bit of water naturally runs along the body of the tap.

I’m thinking if the tap had a spout pointing out, it would mean that water doesn’t run along the flat body of the tap. Something like this.




Does that make sense?

 

[terryplumb]

Water shouldn’t seep through but it also shouldn’t collect at the base of the tap? Over time, this is probably testing the defense of the rubber tap seal?

When using the shower it's very likely that water would ,or could, collect anywhere around the vicinity of the tap ,hence it shouldn't be possible for water to escape to beneath the bath.
I would suggest you investigate how the water is getting from above the bath to underneath it ,and act appropriately to eradicate the issue.
As for the tap design ,it certainly could be better ,even if it is a cheapo.

 

[Madrab]

Over time, this is probably testing the defense of the rubber tap seal?

Cheaper deck mixers are always a challenge, the rubber seal never seems to be thick enough, nor does it seem to cover the entire footprint of the tap. Belt and braces would call for a little film of silicone either side of the seal just to give it a hand. Also important to ensure that the rubber washer and nut underneath cover the hole completely by centering the tap before it gets nipped up.

Ultimately the rubber seal shouldn't have an issue with defending the fit from water running past it, especially given it's a shower mixer.

 

[Alec_t]

As a temporary bodge you could put a rubber band round the tap to provide a barrier for the water.

 

[endecotp]

Some of this then seeps through and leaks under the bath.

As others have said- fix that. There should be a perfect and long-lasting seal between the tap and the bath.

 

[Jupiter01]

I can slacken the tap nuts and reposition to make sure it’s central and the seal is positioned appropriately.

Is there anything that can be fitted in to the tap to give it an extended nozzle?

Also, should I apply some silicone around the tap?

 

[Jupiter01]

As a temporary bodge you could put a rubber band round the tap to provide a barrier for the water.

What’s a rubber band in this situation?

 

[CountryFan]

Is there anything that can be fitted in to the tap to give it an extended nozzle?

Does it have a thread?

Also, should I apply some silicone around the tap?

Belt and braces would call for a little film of silicone either side of the seal just to give it a hand.

 

[CountryFan]

What’s a rubber band in this situation?

Elastic band?

 

[Alec_t]

Yes. The band would counter the Coanda effect.

 

[Jupiter01]

Does it have a thread?

Yes