1960's build and probably the original basin and bath pillar taps.

The 1/2" basin tap has a flat washer of 13/16" (20mm) dia.

The 3/4" bath tap has a flat washer of 1 3/16" (29mm) dia.

Been to two plumbing merchants, one very much old school, and nothing
near.

Both taps were dripping or have to be tightened such that they can't
be loosened by normal mortals and I guess that is because they
struggle after the house was converted from a hot water tank in the
loft to mains pressure on the combi. The cold taps are still from a
header tank.

I've temporarily got around the problem by:
a) Turning the basin washer around

So as per subject, I can't be the only person in the UK with these old
taps, where do I get suitable new washers?

b) Gently filing the bath washer flat

--
AnthonyL

Have they swollen with over tightening?

On 30/04/2019 18:50, AnthonyL wrote:
1960's build and probably the original basin and bath pillar taps.

The 1/2" basin tap has a flat washer of 13/16" (20mm) dia.



The 3/4" bath tap has a flat washer of 1 3/16" (29mm) dia.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pillar-Wash.../dp/B074NC1PRD

Amazon or ebay - the right one will be there somewhere


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On Tuesday, 30 April 2019 18:50:08 UTC+1, AnthonyL wrote:
1960's build and probably the original basin and bath pillar taps.

The 1/2" basin tap has a flat washer of 13/16" (20mm) dia.

The 3/4" bath tap has a flat washer of 1 3/16" (29mm) dia.

Been to two plumbing merchants, one very much old school, and nothing
near.

Both taps were dripping or have to be tightened such that they can't
be loosened by normal mortals and I guess that is because they
struggle after the house was converted from a hot water tank in the
loft to mains pressure on the combi. The cold taps are still from a
header tank.

I've temporarily got around the problem by:
a) Turning the basin washer around

So as per subject, I can't be the only person in the UK with these old
taps, where do I get suitable new washers?

b) Gently filing the bath washer flat

Just cut down bathtap washers. It's quicker than ordering online.


NT

On Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:34:56 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

Just cut down bathtap washers. It's quicker than ordering online.

Wot 'e said.

Or, if inclined to buy tools: a "gasket punch"*. A hole punch set, but with a
centering pin to allow sunsequent concentric cuts, i.e. outer edge, then inner
hole.

Then cut your own...


Thomas Prufer


* in ebay-speak: Hollow Punch Set Hole Punch Tool Leather Plastic Foam gasket
Fibre

On Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:21:03 GMT, DerbyBorn
wrote:




Have they swollen with over tightening?

I'd wondered that but the rubber is quite hard so I can't imagine more
than a mm or two at most.

--
AnthonyL

On Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:48:09 +0100, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

On 30/04/2019 18:50, AnthonyL wrote:
1960's build and probably the original basin and bath pillar taps.

The 1/2" basin tap has a flat washer of 13/16" (20mm) dia.



The 3/4" bath tap has a flat washer of 1 3/16" (29mm) dia.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pillar-Wash.../dp/B074NC1PRD

Amazon or ebay - the right one will be there somewhere


All the ones I've seen have large middle holes, mine is about 1/4".


--
AnthonyL

On Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:34:56 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

On Tuesday, 30 April 2019 18:50:08 UTC+1, AnthonyL wrote:
1960's build and probably the original basin and bath pillar taps.

The 1/2" basin tap has a flat washer of 13/16" (20mm) dia.

The 3/4" bath tap has a flat washer of 1 3/16" (29mm) dia.

Been to two plumbing merchants, one very much old school, and nothing
near.

Both taps were dripping or have to be tightened such that they can't
be loosened by normal mortals and I guess that is because they
struggle after the house was converted from a hot water tank in the
loft to mains pressure on the combi. The cold taps are still from a
header tank.

I've temporarily got around the problem by:
a) Turning the basin washer around

So as per subject, I can't be the only person in the UK with these old
taps, where do I get suitable new washers?

b) Gently filing the bath washer flat

Just cut down bathtap washers. It's quicker than ordering online.


If I cut down a bathtap washer it won't seal the bath tap.

--
AnthonyL

In article ,
AnthonyL wrote:
1960's build and probably the original basin and bath pillar taps.

The 1/2" basin tap has a flat washer of 13/16" (20mm) dia.

The 3/4" bath tap has a flat washer of 1 3/16" (29mm) dia.

Been to two plumbing merchants, one very much old school, and nothing
near.

I got an assortment box from IIRC Screwfix. Should see me out. ;-)

But have you looked in the sheds? They might be more likely to have older
spares than a plumber's merchant. Or an old hardware shop, if you can find
one.

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On 01/05/2019 12:32, AnthonyL wrote:
On Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:48:09 +0100, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

On 30/04/2019 18:50, AnthonyL wrote:
1960's build and probably the original basin and bath pillar taps.

The 1/2" basin tap has a flat washer of 13/16" (20mm) dia.



The 3/4" bath tap has a flat washer of 1 3/16" (29mm) dia.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pillar-Wash.../dp/B074NC1PRD

Amazon or ebay - the right one will be there somewhere


All the ones I've seen have large middle holes, mine is about 1/4".


keep lookimg
ther are kits with those in


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or condoning; the full, exact, specific meaning of collectivism, of its
logical implications, of the principles upon which it is based, and of
the ultimate consequences to which these principles will lead. They must
face it, then decide whether this is what they want or not.

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On Wed, 01 May 2019 11:31:33 GMT, lid (AnthonyL) wrote:

I'd wondered that but the rubber is quite hard so I can't imagine more
than a mm or two at most.

A trick for from old-car-restorers: rubber softens if soaked in fabric softener.
I tried this and it worked surprisingly well, though soaking takes days and
weeks. The rubber also smells "pleasantly fresh", for a very long time.

So maybe a scentless softener? Or some sort of silicone oil similar to the in
the softener, maybe? I think silicones are the active ingredient in this case --
does someone know?


Thomas Prufer

On Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:50:03 GMT, lid (AnthonyL)
wrote:

1960's build and probably the original basin and bath pillar taps.

The 1/2" basin tap has a flat washer of 13/16" (20mm) dia.

The 3/4" bath tap has a flat washer of 1 3/16" (29mm) dia.

Been to two plumbing merchants, one very much old school, and nothing
near.

Both taps were dripping or have to be tightened such that they can't
be loosened by normal mortals and I guess that is because they
struggle after the house was converted from a hot water tank in the
loft to mains pressure on the combi. The cold taps are still from a
header tank.

I've temporarily got around the problem by:
a) Turning the basin washer around

So as per subject, I can't be the only person in the UK with these old
taps, where do I get suitable new washers?

b) Gently filing the bath washer flat

You'll probably find that the seating that the washer screws down on
has grooves caused by years of grit in the water, so you might have to
grind them down, in such a way to get rid of the grooves without
widening the radial area of contact if possible.
--
Dave

On Thu, 02 May 2019 22:53:02 +0100
Dave W wrote:

You'll probably find that the seating that the washer screws down on
has grooves caused by years of grit in the water, so you might have to
grind them down, in such a way to get rid of the grooves without
widening the radial area of contact if possible.

If you find you're replacing tap washers more frequently then it's well
worth investing in a re-seating tool - a nice fresh face on the valve
seat makes taps work better and last longer between servicing.

On 2019-05-02 4:51 p.m., Rob Morley wrote:
On Thu, 02 May 2019 22:53:02 +0100
Dave W wrote:

You'll probably find that the seating that the washer screws down on
has grooves caused by years of grit in the water, so you might have to
grind them down, in such a way to get rid of the grooves without
widening the radial area of contact if possible.

If you find you're replacing tap washers more frequently then it's well
worth investing in a re-seating tool - a nice fresh face on the valve
seat makes taps work better and last longer between servicing.

and use the chrome plated brass seats

On 01/05/2019 12:32, AnthonyL wrote:
On Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:34:56 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

On Tuesday, 30 April 2019 18:50:08 UTC+1, AnthonyL wrote:
1960's build and probably the original basin and bath pillar taps.

The 1/2" basin tap has a flat washer of 13/16" (20mm) dia.

The 3/4" bath tap has a flat washer of 1 3/16" (29mm) dia.

Been to two plumbing merchants, one very much old school, and nothing
near.

Both taps were dripping or have to be tightened such that they can't
be loosened by normal mortals and I guess that is because they
struggle after the house was converted from a hot water tank in the
loft to mains pressure on the combi. The cold taps are still from a
header tank.

I've temporarily got around the problem by:
a) Turning the basin washer around

So as per subject, I can't be the only person in the UK with these old
taps, where do I get suitable new washers?

b) Gently filing the bath washer flat

Just cut down bathtap washers. It's quicker than ordering online.


If I cut down a bathtap washer it won't seal the bath tap.


Nothing here?
https://www.plumbers-mate-sales.co.u...shers-69-c.asp