Right can of worms - bath tap seal

[Lawrenso1]

Hi,

Well what I thought would be a simple refresh is turning into a right can of worms

I am replacing the sealant around the shower/bath and to do it properly I decided to move/lift the tap. I have had a hell of a job undoing the nuts for the tap but I have also found that it is leaking round the tap because the plumber has fitted the seal underneath the bath not between the tap and bath and the seal isn’t reusable so I am now stuck trying to find a replacement. If I remember right I think it was Bristan - purchased with a Sotini suite (it was clearance ex display) - picture of tap attached.

Has anybody got any idea on where I can find a replacement and/or the tap model name please??

 

[terryplumb]

Sit the tap on a bead of silicone.

 

[Lawrenso1]

I think I have found it - it’s ideal standard (bad memory) but I think this is it
https://www.bathroomspareparts.co.u...fillermixer-fixing-kit-e950646nu-131653-p.asp

While I am at it I might sort out the spaghetti junction of plumbing under there that made getting to the nuts a nightmare (and getting the overflow out of the way!!)

 

[terryplumb]

Silicone is a lot cheaper !!

 

[Lawrenso1]

Silicone is a lot cheaper !!

True - but I am a bit anal - I will however use some plumbers mate to help the seal

 

[ianmcd]

+1 for just using silicon, cheaper, neater and a better seal

 

[Keithmac]

On our taps the O ring fits under the tap and the thick rubber washer fits under the nut underneath the sink.

As said a smear of silicone wouldn't go amiss either way.