Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Harry Bloomfield wrote:

The washer provides a seal between the connection between a wash basin
tap and the 15mm pipe fitting. The roughly 1/2 OD washer fits on a
shouldered fitting a union then pulls the tap and fitting together.
Probably an O ring would work just as well.


What correct name for this pipe fitting please?


IIRC, tap connector?


I've just removed several of the taps in the house to repair and/or
replace them. The sealing washer on this one was damaged, so I have had
to put it back together with a small weepage, at least until the shops
reopen on Monday.


I'm pretty certain I've seen these washers in the sheds - probably in a
packet at an extortionate price.

If you have to use mail order, Screwfix do a fibre washer selection box.

Or if you order from BES you can get fibre (and other) washers by the
gross at reasonable prices, as well as the "Plumbers' Repair kit" boxes
of tap washers, ballvalve washers, fibre & rubber washers, and 'O'
rings; all at reasonable prices. Well worth it for the convenience of
not having to go hunting down some odd washer ... well, not so often
having to do so - they don't contain everything.