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problem bath tap washer replacement - odd size/fit
I cannot find replacements for a "special" bath (and sink) tap washers. I do
not know the manufacturer of the taps (its not on them anywhere, I was not the installer). The washer is a variant of the 3/4 inch washer size but on the side that interfaces with the base of the tap is slightly (and crucially) bigger. The tap jumper consists of a little shallow pan holder that the washer sits in (fixed with a screw) and sits on the edge of the sides. The washer is irregular in that it has an instep so the side that fits in its holder is 3/4 inch and the side that sits outside is slightly bigger by about 1/16 of an inch. Therefore the trick of turning over an old washer can't be done. I have tried using various standard 3/4 inch washers (which sit in the little pan) but the tap always drips and so is no good. Therefore I think the overhang matters. Any ideas? Regards, Roy |
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Any ideas?
My procedure for fixing a leaky washer is: 1. Remove tap. 2. Buy proper 1/4 turn ceramic cartridge tap at B&Q. 3. Install new tap. 4. Deposit old tap in metal recycling bin. Unfortunately, it doesn't work if the house is rented, or the taps are particularly unusual. Christian. |
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Christian McArdle wrote:
Any ideas? My procedure for fixing a leaky washer is: 1. Remove tap. 2. Buy proper 1/4 turn ceramic cartridge tap at B&Q. 3. Install new tap. 4. Deposit old tap in metal recycling bin. Unfortunately, it doesn't work if the house is rented, or the taps are particularly unusual. I dunno. I totally rebuilt the kitchen in my rented cottage. Landlord was happy enough to get a free decent kitchen when I finally moved out. Christian. |
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I dunno. I totally rebuilt the kitchen in my rented cottage. Landlord
was happy enough to get a free decent kitchen when I finally moved out. I'm sure they'd be delighted. I'm just not sure it is worth the effort/expense unless you have something more than a 6 month shorthold tenancy. Christian. |
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