My hot tap, normal type with jumper and washer, in the downstairs cloakroom
has gradually become harder to turn on and now refuses to open at all. We
are not in a hard water area, i.e. we never have problems with kettles
furring up etc. I know it means taking the tap apart and cleaning it, but
what would be the best way to prevent this occurring in the future? Thanks,
BobS

"BobS" wrote in message
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My hot tap, normal type with jumper and washer, in the downstairs
cloakroom has gradually become harder to turn on and now refuses to open
at all. We are not in a hard water area, i.e. we never have problems with
kettles furring up etc. I know it means taking the tap apart and cleaning
it, but what would be the best way to prevent this occurring in the
future? Thanks, BobS


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