Mixer tap restoration

[paulbpm]

Hi all,

I am restoring a bath old mixer tap, cleaning the limescale off various bits and pieces, putting some new O rings on the diverter etc.

The tap glands are a bit caked-up with limescale but I have managed to get most of it off.

My question is this: do I need to apply any grease/lubricant/wd to the moving parts of the glands before reinstalling.

And if I do, can anyone recommend a brand?

Also, should I be greasing the various nuts as I put the mixer tap. back together?

And best grease for the job?

many thanks

Paul

 

[Burnerman]

Go for silicone grease (Screwfix etc)......it doesn’t harm rubber.
You may get benefit by packing the glands with ptfe tape, again lubed by the silicone.
John

 

[paulbpm]

Thanks John