Harry Bloomfield, Esq. wrote in
:

JohnP brought next idea :
Tirning the tap more just ends up deforming the washer into the
seating. The washer is just like a lid - pressed "on" should be
enough. Tightening it more only ends up wrecking the washer and
wearing the threads.

Yep, me too. Some see the spout dripping after it's off, as a need to
give it an extra 1/2 turn, whereas it is just the spout draining. The
cold usually does this, as the cold water warms up and expands.


Or have OCD and give it a twist whenever they pass. Ceramic cartridges
eventually gives a cure.

Now - how do I fix my obsessive loathing of the push taps in public toilets
that never work properly of leak past the plunger.