how can i sort my leaky tap???

Dripping taps have annoyed us since the dawn of plumbing. That hypnotic drip drip drip can cause 5500 litres of wasted water in a year if untreated. And it's usually all the fault of a little rubber washer. Here's a guide on how to fix a leaky tap:

Tools needed…
Adjustable spanner
Screwdriver
Pipe wrench
Cloth
Tap washer (1/2 inch)
Silicone grease

How to guide – fixing a leaky tap

1. Turn off the water supply a

2. Not all taps are made the same way so you will have to work out how the handle comes off.
3. Try to unscrew this using your hand. If you can’t, use an adjustable spanner or pipe grips, but be sure to protect the chrome with a cloth.

4. Undo the head gear nut using an adjustable spanner. If the nut is difficult to turn, don’t force it or you risk twisting the base of the tap and putting a strain on the inlet pipe.

5. The rest of the headgear should lift out, and replace the washer sitting in the jumper with a new one.

6. Reassemble the tap in the same sequence.
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http://blogs.problemsolved.co.uk/hints_and_tips/may_2008/how-to-guide--fixing-a-leaky-tap

tradesmen
July 2009