Thread: Leaky tap
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Bob Eager
 
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On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 18:27:22 UTC, "John Smith"
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Anyhow, after replacing the washers the taps are still dripping and so my
options appear to be:

1) Buy a hand grinder and grind down the seat. I have never done this
before, have no idea how difficult it is and whether it works or not?

2) Replace the taps altogether. I have never done this before and I have put


I guess it depends how long you are going to live with the taps.

We had two taps like this in the bathroom, and grinding wasn't too
successful (they are old too). I bought a set of those cheap 'tap
refurbishment' bits from a shed for about 8 quid. Screws in the top and
provides a new seat and stop. Works OK, at least for the few months
before we rip out the bathroom.

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