Changing tap washers

[Bastard Squad]

So I've got a leaky tap and need to change the washers, does anyone know the difference between flat tap washers and dome tap washers ? Does it matter which type I use ?

 

[Twizzle]

yes it does

firstly remove the crook washer, normally the hot water tap

measure it before you head off the the hardware shop as there are 2 sizes of flat washers and 1 size in the dome washers, alternatively you can remove the crook washer and take it to the hardware shop to ensure you get the right one

 

[Medievalknight]

If u r heavy handed turning taps off use flat ones because domed ones can become jammed in tap seat but domed ones r better in my opinion(speaking as a plumber) lol

 

[Medievalknight]

yes it does

firstly remove the crook washer, normally the hot water tap

measure it before you head off the the hardware shop as there are 2 sizes of flat washers and 1 size in the dome washers, alternatively you can remove the crook washer and take it to the hardware shop to ensure you get the right one

Domed ones r better tho...as long as ur not heavy handed because then they get jammed in tap body and u don't get any water thru

 

[innsaneink]

Might be worthwhile re-seating the tap too, scrapes the brass to a nice even finish again....new washer wont last long if the tap needs to be re-seated
Hard to explain...google easier
http://www.google.com.au/search?q=r...8&tbo=u&tbs=vid:1&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wv

 

[Medievalknight]

Might be worthwhile re-seating the tap too, scrapes the brass to a nice even finish again....new washer wont last long if the tap needs to be re-seated
Hard to explain...google easier
http://www.google.com.au/search?q=r...8&tbo=u&tbs=vid:1&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wv

or dont be a tight arse and employ a Plumber.


Trying to re-seat wihout the PROPER reseating tool usually causes more problems than u started with btw ;-)

 

[Y2Eel]

Just Buy a new tap problem solved...

 

[Medievalknight]

Just Buy a new tap problem solved...

Bit difficult if it is a shower tap in behind the wall. ;-)

 

[Y2Eel]

Bit difficult if it is a shower tap in behind the wall. ;-)

How do you change the washers then :crazy::crazy:

 

[Skinner]

or dont be a tight arse and employ a Plumber.

Yeah right....get a plumber in to change a tap washer :lol::lol::lol:

 

[Medievalknight]

How do you change the washers then :crazy::crazy:

Get a Plumber... :lol:

 

[Medievalknight]

Yeah right....get a plumber in to change a tap washer :lol::lol::lol:

Plenty of wives do AFTER hubby has TRIED to change one.

 

[Ram Man]

As someone who works in a plumbing supply shop...call a plumber if you dont know what you are doing...nothing worse than weekend warriors asking questions then blaming me because they are geniused.

 

[Medievalknight]

As someone who works in a plumbing supply shop...call a plumber if you dont know what you are doing...nothing worse than weekend warriors asking questions then blaming me because they are geniused.

As a Plumber i completely agree with you. ;-)