I had a go but to no avail - I expected to find a washer but I couldn't see one
As you can see in the pic there is a screw- I took that off but nothing much happens - the actual handle does not come off.
The problem is the circle part under the screw - it moves up and down - when in fact it should be screwed on - if I screw it in it just doesnt go on and keeps coming loose - I cleaned off loads of gunge but it hasn't helped!
(quality digital images really show you things the eye cant see!! lol)
> Don't wanna call the plumbers in on this one but I may have to - anyone have > an idea on how much they might charge?
you need to remove the small screw in the tap handle then a few whacks upwards on the handle should remove it Remove chrome cover Turn water off Remove gland complete and replace washer See http://www.diydata.com/problem/taps/washer_replace.htm for a diagram of your taps internal bits.
> mo <a...@anon.com> wrote in message > news:NMidnezR09Fr-GrZRVnyqA@giganews.com... > > Don't wanna call the plumbers in on this one but I may have to - anyone > have > > an idea on how much they might charge?
> you need to remove the small screw in the tap handle > then a few whacks upwards on the handle should remove it > Remove chrome cover > Turn water off > Remove gland complete and replace washer > See http://www.diydata.com/problem/taps/washer_replace.htm > for a diagram of your taps internal bits.
thanks for that - if i take my tap to homebase will they have the washer?
how hard is it to replace both taps for some cheapo ones from homebase? will i have to start messing about with 'serious' stuff underneath?
also is there any specific way the screw goes back int othe handle? i noticed that I can turn it up/down before i can choose when to put the screw in.
> > > Don't wanna call the plumbers in on this one but I may have to - anyone > > have > > > an idea on how much they might charge?
> > you need to remove the small screw in the tap handle > > then a few whacks upwards on the handle should remove it > > Remove chrome cover > > Turn water off > > Remove gland complete and replace washer > > See http://www.diydata.com/problem/taps/washer_replace.htm > > for a diagram of your taps internal bits.
> thanks for that - if i take my tap to homebase will they have the washer?
Yes but they would be cheaper from a plumbers merchant.
> how hard is it to replace both taps for some cheapo ones from homebase? will > i have to start messing about with 'serious' stuff underneath?
Yes you will have to seriously mess with stuff underneath, but it is really quite easy.
> also is there any specific way the screw goes back int othe handle? i > noticed that I can turn it up/down before i can choose when to put the screw > in.
? the screw will only fit in one place, it fits through the handle and screws _into_ the spindle.
In article <jYJJg.586$WV2...@newsfe2-gui.ntli.net>, "Mark" <M...@127.0.0.1> writes:
> mo <a...@anon.com> wrote in message > news:NMidnezR09Fr-GrZRVnyqA@giganews.com... >> Don't wanna call the plumbers in on this one but I may have to - anyone > have >> an idea on how much they might charge?
> you need to remove the small screw in the tap handle > then a few whacks upwards on the handle should remove it > Remove chrome cover > Turn water off
If you turn the water supply off first and then fully open the tap, you can usually get a spanner on the gland without removing the handle and cover.
> mo <a...@anon.com> wrote in message > news:NMidnezR09Fr-GrZRVnyqA@giganews.com... >> Don't wanna call the plumbers in on this one but I may have to - anyone > have >> an idea on how much they might charge?
> you need to remove the small screw in the tap handle > then a few whacks upwards on the handle should remove it
Good in theory, but not necessarily in practice. I had one of those that would not come apart, even when I got the whole tap assembly off and took it into the workshop. By the time I had got that far (the bath had to be moved to get the tap off), it was not much more work to do the bathroom refit that I had planned to do upon acquisition of a round tuit, so I never did bother taking the tap apart.
"Andrew Gabriel" <and...@cucumber.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
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> If you turn the water supply off first and then fully > open the tap, you can usually get a spanner on the > gland without removing the handle and cover.
> --
whats the difference between turning the tap off at the starts or midway?
mo wrote: > Got the tap apart - there is like a qurter of the washer missing! what > happened??
just clean the seating both sides of the washer with a small bit of fine sandpaper and replace with a new washer. the missing quarter is probably on the seating or else you dropped it.
> Colin Bignell wrote; >> you need to remove the small screw in the tap handle >> then a few whacks upwards on the handle should remove it
> Good in theory, but not necessarily in practice. I had one of those > that would not come apart, even when I got the whole tap assembly off > and took it into the workshop. By the time I had got that far (the > bath had to be moved to get the tap off), it was not much more work > to do the bathroom refit that I had planned to do upon acquisition of > a round tuit, so I never did bother taking the tap apart.
Same here, I've beated lumps out of taps like that and the handle will not come off.
Homebase didn't have the right size washers - have to try the larger B and Q tomorrow!
I bought a thingy which is shaped like half of a football on a stick which is a washer type of thing but I cannot get it onto my tap because the part holding on the old washer will not come off - so i need to find the exact right sized washers i think
mo wrote: > Homebase didn't have the right size washers - have to try the larger B and Q > tomorrow!
> I bought a thingy which is shaped like half of a football on a stick which > is a washer type of thing but I cannot get it onto my tap because the part > holding on the old washer will not come off - so i need to find the exact > right sized washers i think
In article <-I2dnYOhcOaS4GrZRVn...@giganews.com>, mo <a...@anon.com> wrote:
> > ? the screw will only fit in one place, it fits through the handle and > > screws _into_ the spindle. > aahh right, thanks > I might see about replacing the entrie tap but i will definitley give > fixing it another try!
By the state of it that's not a bad idea - unless it's a rented property.
-- *Ever stop to think and forget to start again?
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> > mo <a...@anon.com> wrote in message > >> Don't wanna call the plumbers in on this one but I may have to - anyone > > have > >> an idea on how much they might charge?
> > you need to remove the small screw in the tap handle > > then a few whacks upwards on the handle should remove it > > Remove chrome cover > > Turn water off
> If you turn the water supply off first and then fully > open the tap, you can usually get a spanner on the > gland without removing the handle and cover.
Absolutely but its always worthwhile to take the handle off if possible, which allows you to dismantle and clean the spindle and lightly grease readjust the gland packing. By the time a tap needs a new washer the spindle/gland will also benefit from a bit of TLC
>> >> Don't wanna call the plumbers in on this one but I may have to - >> >> anyone >> > have >> >> an idea on how much they might charge?
>> > you need to remove the small screw in the tap handle >> > then a few whacks upwards on the handle should remove it >> > Remove chrome cover >> > Turn water off
>> If you turn the water supply off first and then fully >> open the tap, you can usually get a spanner on the >> gland without removing the handle and cover.
> Absolutely but its always worthwhile to take the handle off if possible, > which allows you to dismantle and clean the spindle and lightly grease > readjust the gland packing. > By the time a tap needs a new washer the spindle/gland will also benefit > from a bit of TLC
> -
> Did I miss something - there seems an assumption that it is a very > conventional tap. My "Pegler" taps do not have a spindle that rises when > the tap is opened as the mechanism is different - the spindle lifts an > insert that is within a sealed recess.
I certainly recomend the approach of TLC whenever the opportunity presents itself. Mine are well lubricated and are really smooth to operate after 20 years and can be easily taken apart for re-washering. A good stock of lubricants for different applications should be the basis of a good DIY kit.
> I certainly recomend the approach of TLC whenever the opportunity presents > itself. Mine are well lubricated and are really smooth to operate after 20 > years and can be easily taken apart for re-washering. A good stock of > lubricants for different applications should be the basis of a good DIY kit.
what kind of lube should I use on mine and where abouts should i apply it?
Off to B and Q at around 6 so any quicik replies appreciated :)
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