Garden Tap

[aryl]

Hi,

My garden tap is leaking even when I tighten it really hard.

I guess I need to replace the washer, what type and size of washer would it normally be?

 

[tincup]

Hi

Replace the whole tap its a lot less bother.



HTH

 

[Goldberg]

I guess I need to replace the washer, what type and size of washer would it normally be?

It will probably be either a 3/8" or a 1/2" tap washer.

 

[mickyg]

Hi

Replace the whole tap its a lot less bother.

i'm with this fella. less than a fiver in screwfix for a new one, no brainer.

 

[Goldberg]

You're right - taps certainly do cost about a fiver.

 

[mickyg]

duplicate

 

[mickyg]

You're right - taps certainly do cost about a fiver.

yes garden taps do cost less than a fiver, whats your point?

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/11958/Plumbing/Brassware/Outside-Tap-With-Check-Valve

 

[Goldberg]

yes garden taps do cost less than a fiver, whats your point?

Do you advocate replacing the entire tap because it's cheap, or because it's quick, or both?

 

[mickyg]

yes garden taps do cost less than a fiver, whats your point?

Do you advocate replacing the entire tap because it's cheap, or because it's quick, or both?

both

 

[Goldberg]

both

And do you advocate not replacing the 20p washer because it's expensive, or slow, or both?

I have a stock of 100 1/2" washers, worth about £20 and taking up very little space. Your equivalent stock of taps would cost you more than £430, and take up an entire crate of space.

Or do you drive to Screwfix every time you need a tap? Surely that makes a tap replacement very expensive and time-consuming?

And how much do you care about about the environmental cost of scrapping a serviceable tap?

 

[mickyg]

both

And do you advocate not replacing the 20p washer because it's expensive, or slow, or both?

I have a stock of 100 1/2" washers, worth about £20 and taking up very little space. Your equivalent stock of taps would cost you more than £430, and take up an entire crate of space.

Or do you drive to Screwfix every time you need a tap? Surely that makes a tap replacement very expensive and time-consuming?

And how much do you care about about the environmental cost of scrapping a serviceable tap?

lol, i'm not doing the job am i brain ache. This is a householder we're talking about. say he goes off buys a washer, not sure what size, so good chance he could get that wrong, but say he does manage to get it right, gets home and changes it only to find the seatings gone? maybe he should buy a tap reseating tool as well? stop being ridiculous.
a new tap is cheap for the "diyer", its easy for the "diyer" and is a guaranteed fix. There's also a reasonable chance by buying one c/w check valve he'll be bringing the installation up to regulation as well.

 

[Goldberg]

lol, i'm not doing the job

Clearly.

This is a householder we're talking about. say he goes off buys a washer, not sure what size, so good chance he could get that wrong

Not really - he knows that it's either 3/8" or 1/2".

maybe he should buy a tap reseating tool as well?

If he's intent on doing his own tap maintenance, then of course he should.

stop being ridiculous.

Your favourite supplier sells the tool for the "ridiculous" price of less than two taps:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/89487...ng-Tool?cm_re=SEARCHPROMO-_-RESEATING-_-89487

a new tap is cheap for the "diyer"

No it isn't - it costs 20 times as much as a washer.

its easy for the "diyer" and is a guaranteed fix.

What are the exact terms and conditions of your guarantee?

There's also a reasonable chance by buying one c/w check valve he'll be bringing the installation up to regulation as well.

I agree, but since you're now gambling there's also a chance that the existing tap is serviceable and already compliant.

 

[tamz]

Taps with built in check valves are illegal!

Can change a washer in under 30 seconds - without turning the water off and no mess! any pressure!

 

[tamz]

99 out of 100 don't need reseating.

 

[aryl]

Can change a washer in under 30 seconds - without turning the water off and no mess! any pressure!

Can you really do it without turning the water off?