kitchen tap does not stop at "off" position

[chazanddave]

Hi all,

My kitchen tap (hot) operates ok except that it does not stop at "off" position any more. When I turn it off it keeps turning and then snaps to max power. I have removed the outer casing but can't see any further in.

Any ideas why this happens? Even better; how I can stop this happening?

It's not an emergency (at the moment!) as I can turn it off but would like to fix anyway. Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
Dave

 

[breezer]

new washer?

 

[bab]

If the washer is really worn this can happen. but its usally if its an old tap & the last threads worn.If its a tap with a nut holding the washer on you can sometimes put 2 washers on as a temp/ repair until u buy tap reviver repair kit or new taps.

 

[chazanddave]

Breezer and Bab, thank you for your quick replies.

Its a new tap (two years old), with a shrouded case. I have removed this case but am unable to go any further. The only nut I can see won't budge (I think it is possible that it has corroded). Below this nut is a washer of perhaps 2mm thickness. Would this be what is bust? I am worried that if I force the nut too much I might cause myself a bigger problem than I have now.

Any further thoughts?

Thanks again.