Unusual 1930s taps - cant open them + need to replace washer

[cheekydollar]

Hi,

Has anyone come across these type of taps before? I need to replace a washer but cannot seem to open them and I dont want to damage them! I can't work out where the access point is![/img]

 

[45yearsagasman]

Spanner on the hex bit and unscrew the lower main body. There's a name for these but I've forgotten. You won't have to wait long to find out.

 

[twgas]

I think. They were called supataps, i believe you dont have to turn the water off to change the washer, but dont quote me on that.

 

[JimCrow]

Here
http://diydata.com/problem/taps/supatap_washer.php

 

[45yearsagasman]

They're the one's

 

[Nige F]

I think. They were called supataps, I believe you dont have to turn the water off to change the washer, but dont quote me on that.

I`ll not only quote you - I`ve thanked you cuz you`re right

 

[Charnwood]

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Then reverse the proceedure with one of these:

 

[cheekydollar]

Wow thanks for all the responses, thats really helpful. However I still cant get them open! It actually looks like the gland nut on my tap is not separate to the rest of the tap body. I'm a little worried of damaging the tap.

 

[Charnwood]

http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/repairing_a_supatap.htm

 

[cheekydollar]

AH EXCELLENT THANK YOU!