pathetic DIYer can't fix tap!!

torpor · 5 Mar 2014

I have a dripping tap. I successfully remove outer casing etc to expose brass fixture. I can't for the life of me get that to move in either direction. Clockwise or anti clockwise. Is it because I am weak and pitiful? Should it move easily or should I get a stronger friend or wife to do it. Or a plumber??
advice please.

Burnerman · 5 Mar 2014

If you have exposed a brass insert with a hexagon to turn, then get a bigger spanner and turn anti clockwise.
Your biggest issue - if its a monoblock tap or a single unit - is stopping it spinning on the basin......avoid that or it may leak below.
John

torpor · 5 Mar 2014

Fingers crossed then. Thanks for the speedy help. Cheers

WabbitPoo · 5 Mar 2014

Turn off the water first.

Hugh Jaleak · 5 Mar 2014

If it's in a basin (or any chinaware fitting) then be careful you don't crack the said fitting.....

torpor · 5 Mar 2014

WabbitPoo said:
Turn off the water first.

Well...I hadn't thought of that one, but thanks thats great advice!

twgas · 6 Mar 2014

Have you seen this;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TapSplitter...=1394090709&sr=8-1&keywords=easy+tap+splitter

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