Decent taps

[Keitai]

Got taps which don't seem to shutoff properly. £30. Fitted last year, anyone recommend better ones?

 

[jj4091]

Fit new washers and don't tighten the taps down so hard in future.

 

[steven lee]

jj4091 is right, a washer swap will sort it for pennies, and cranking them shut hard is what kills them in the first place. That said, if you are replacing anyway, go for quarter-turn ceramic disc taps. They cost more than a thirty pound set but you barely have to turn them, so they don't chew through washers the same way.

 

[CountryFan]

Branded taps such as Bristan or Pegler. Agree with above though, new washer(s) and a re-grease cheaper.

 

[Keitai]

Undid screw but top tap pulled off. What to do

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[CountryFan]

Try pouring some boiling water on it and then use the handle to rock it back and forth

 

[Keitai]

Now

Try pouring some boiling water on it and then use the handle to rock it back and forth

Did it. Do I turn chrome bit to get that off with grips to get to washer nut?

 

[Keitai]

Now nut us stiff. So much limescale. Easier changing taps completely wouldn't it?

 

[CountryFan]

Now
Did it. Do I turn chrome bit to get that off with grips to get to washer nut?View attachment 425077

Yes

 

[CountryFan]

Now nut us stiff. So much limescale. Easier changing taps completely wouldn't it?View attachment 425081

Try a 17mm spanner. Yes, easier changing taps

 

[Keitai]

Try a 17mm spanner. Yes, easier changing taps

I'll just change the taps lol got these anyway .