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We have seen people do not give enough attention to carry out the dripping tap repairs but do you know you are wasting 3 gallons or more water a day. You are running up your bill and paying an expensive water bill which is going in the waste every day.
It is not that hard to fix a dripping tap repair if you have a right tool. But before you start the repair make sure you have everything you need. Otherwise, you will make a mess.
DIY Dripping Tap Repair Tools:
- C wrench or adjustable spanner (it is cheap to buy if you don’t have one)
- Cross headed screwdriver
- Stopcock Tap
- Replacement cartridge
- Assorted washers and O rings
You can get the replacement cartridge, assorted washers and O rings from your local plumbing stores like BNQ, Wilkinson etc.
Before you open the tap, find the stopcock tap and cut off the water. This will help you stop the water flow while you are fixing the faucet. Next, you need the right replacement cartridge or washers. If you are not sure, you could unscrew and take the washer and cartridge with you and check with the salesman and get the exact match replacement.
Dripping Tap Repairs | How to unscrew the tap and change the cartridge and washers?
Once you have all the required parts, start the repair.
First Unscrew the top screw of the knob and remove the stem.
Check for the damaged O-ring and the washer and replace it with the new one.
If the cartridge is damaged, replace that as well.
You may sometime need a lubricant to loosen the screw.
Once all the parts are replaced, re-assemble all the parts and test the tap.
You will find lots of video on YouTube also if you check how to fix the dripping tap.
If it is too much and if you think this is not your piece of cake, better off call the reliable plumbing company like our self. Pro Emergency Plumber Near me have the team of recommended plumbers.
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Tips on how to stop tap from dripping:
No matter if you do DIY fix or call the Domestic Plumber it will cost money to fix the fault. Taps do not leak only due to wear and tear but also drips because of miss handling. Over-tightening the tap is the primary cause of the fault.
Also, UK water has limescale and due to limescale built-up will shorten the life of the taps and shower head. You should carry out regular cleaning with the anti-limescale cleaning solution.
Types of Taps:
There are few types of taps on the market.
- Taps with ceramic disc: Normally you need to twist a quarter of a turn, to turn on or off. To fix these taps, you need to replace the ceramic disc inside a replaceable cartridge.
- Taps with rubber and plastic washers: You need several twists to turn on or off the tap. To fix these taps, you need to replace the plastic or rubber sealing washers.
Are you renting the house?
If you are rent the house we recommend not to try fixing the tap leak yourself and notify your landlord or the housing agency instead. Most of the landlord may have their own trusted plumbers or insurance. Sometime DIY fix could go wrong and put you in the problem. If your landlord does not have plumber number, you can give us a call.
Final words.
If you are not confident to carry out the tap repair, don’t worry we are here to help. Our local plumber can help diagnose the cause of the leak or dripping, get the correct parts and repair. All our plumbing service comes with full warranty. Our emergency plumber in Surrey, are available 24 7 and they are affordable.
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