Squirty mixer tap

[scratchyrat]

Hi everyone,

I took the shower hose off my shower mixer tap to redo the sealant. I've reattached it, however the water now sprays out of the top.

I've tried twisting it around to make sure it's properly on, but it makes no odds.

Is there a way I can fix this, or would I need to replace the entire tap? The hose is fairly new.

Vid of what's happening for clarity.

Thanks in advance

 

[footprints]

No luck playing the video ten to one you have lost the small rubber washer that goes in there.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/arctic-p...gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKaHx8jxgdcCFZMh0wodwWwB3Q

 

[scratchyrat]

No luck playing the video ten to one you have lost the small rubber washer that goes in there.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/arctic-p...gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKaHx8jxgdcCFZMh0wodwWwB3Q

That would make complete sense as the sealant job was due to a leak and caused chaos, so I had bits everywhere.

The video was processing, but it should be available now. I'm due a screwfix order so chucking in a 75p washer is definitely worth a try. Thank you.

 

[footprints]

Yes can see the video now almost certainly the washer, assuming the hose its self is not damaged.

 

[scratchyrat]

Fantastic, thank you!

 

[just pumps]

That would make complete sense as the sealant job was due to a leak and caused chaos, so I had bits everywhere.

The video was processing, but it should be available now. I'm due a screwfix order so chucking in a 75p washer is definitely worth a try. Thank you.

Buy 2 washers, not all heads & hoses are the same and on a rare occasion you need 2.

 

[scratchyrat]

Buy 2 washers, not all heads & hoses are the same and on a rare occasion you need 2.

Good tip, cheers. I might get a few different sizes too, just in case. I live in a hard water area, so it's not like they'll sit around for long unused.

 

[scratchyrat]

All sorted, lo and behold, I took the hose off and there was no washer. Popped a new one in and it worked perfectly again.

Thanks for your help, you've saved me a fair chunk of change. I've repaired this sodding tap three times now and thought it was time to call it quits and get a new one fitted.

 

[footprints]

Glad you are sorted!