TheOldFellow wrote:
On Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:24:16 GMT
soup wrote:

The taps in the kitchen were replaced a few years ago for ones
with discs in. Now I thought one of the pros of using disc taps was
that there was no washer to perish so the tap would never drip.
Unfortunately the Hot tap (so not subjected to mains pressure)
drips, is this a D-I-Y job to repair (does have an isolating valve
in the water supply) or should I ask the landlord to get a plumber
in? Rented property so not wanting to replace the tap my self.


Sorry to say that my experience is that ceramic are just as bad as
seat&washer taps. They may last longer before they drip, but once
they start the only option is to replace the cartridge. The problem
is that they are usually fitted by some oik in a factory with an air
weapon, so you can't get them out without some enormous force,
damaging the tap.

Agreed, I change lots of them. Never had trouble getting them out though.

I rather like seat&washer, you can usually re-cut the seat (needs the
proper tool) and fit a new washer for pennies.

Me too. Simple, easy & cheap to repair. It couldn't last, somebody had to
improve things.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
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