Drippy Tap

[aaron1234]

Hi all. Hope everyone is safe.
Sorry if this is a dumb question but my bathroom two has been dripping for a while even when it is tightly shut off. Do I need to replace the tap or what can I do?

thanks all

 

[terryplumb]

You could remove the tap valve and try fitting a new washer.

 

[aaron1234]

You could remove the tap valve and try fitting a new washer.

Thanks Terry, do you know what size washer i require? sorry for the dumb questions

 

[terryplumb]

Depends on the valve ,they vary .You would have to remove it to find out.

 

[Madrab]

If it's a basin you'll need a 1/2" washer. It may just be a standard flat type washer but the washer type/shape can vary depending on the tap type you have so you'll need to take it apart first.

Are you in a hard water area? If that pic's anything to go by you'll need some serious limescale remover before you start.

 

[aaron1234]

If it's a basin you'll need a 1/2" washer. It may just be a standard flat type washer but the washer type/shape can vary depending on the tap type you have so you'll need to take it apart first.

Are you in a hard water area? If that pic's anything to go by you'll need some serious limescale remover before you start.

Depends on the valve ,they vary .You would have to remove it to find out.

Thank you both, yes I am in a hard water area the dripping just annoyed me and the mess it makes throughout the day! just a quick one I have removed the cap and the screw but came seem to lift the nob off? do I need to switch the cold water off

 

[terryplumb]

Yes you need to isolate water before removing valve from tap .The knob is probably fused to the spline of the valve with limescale. Pouring very hot water over the knob may expand it a bit
and aid removal.
Sometimes it's better to just buy and fit new taps.

 

[aaron1234]

Thanks will give this a try

 

[dilalio]

You can also try tap revivers if easier to get hold of at the moment.

https://www.toolstation.com/contract-basin-tap-reviver-kit/p98383

 

[aaron1234]

Thank you all. I have replaced the washer that has seem to have done the trick.

stay safe all.

 

[Gasplumber]

Get tap revivers as stated above. Much simpler. although my preferred method would be replace the taps as them type are dirt cheap and you’d do it in the same to replace the washers.

swan basin taps

 

[aaron1234]

Get tap revivers as stated above. Much simpler. although my preferred method would be replace the taps as them type are dirt cheap and you’d do it in the same to replace the washers.

swan basin taps

your right the tap is drippy again

 

[dilalio]

your right the tap is drippy again

Its what we try and convince customers of all the time...i wont repair (cheap) taps anymore as when they start leaking again (as you have discovered), we're expected to come back FOC!

 

[aaron1234]

Its what we try and convince customers of all the time...i wont repair (cheap) taps anymore as when they start leaking again (as you have discovered), we're expected to come back FOC!

aha i don't blame you! what are the decent ones out there?

 

[aaron1234]

Its what we try and convince customers of all the time...i wont repair (cheap) taps anymore as when they start leaking again (as you have discovered), we're expected to come back FOC!

will the tap revivers do the job?