How To Fix A Leaking Tap

It may be the dipping sound of water from a leaking tap or placing a bucket under the tap is familiar to you, but there are ways by which you can avoid such. The best way is to repair the leaking tap using spares from reputed distributors. Reputed distributors have stock of Bristan taps and spares and you can easily purchase them.

If the sound or placing a bucket under the tap is familiar for you, then think of it in this way. If the tap leaks a drop in a second then in the entire day 21 litres of water is lost. So, you can easily understand that by not repairing a leaking tap, you are wasting a valuable resource.

Reasons for leaking tap

Defective or faulty rubber washer/O-ring or sealant ring within the cartridge are common causes of a leaking faucet. If you have such a problem, them having spares from reputed plumbing distributors you can replace those and solve the problem. The problem can also be due to a corroded valve seat or broken plumbing. In such a case, it is best not to try DIY ventures but call a licensed plumber.

Identification of type of tap

When you venture out to purchase Bristan taps or spares, you need to know the type of tap you have. Faucets are generally of two types’ traditional taps with handle knob and mixer tap with a lever. If you know the tap type, it would be easier for you and also the store representative to give you the required spare parts or a new tap.

If you have a traditional tap, then, you may require to change the rubber washer and O ring. On the other hand, if you have a mixer tap, you may need to replace the cartridge to stop the leakage.

How to replace washers 

It is relatively easy to replace the washer of a traditional tap. You will need an adjustable wrench, flat-head screwdriver, utility knife and good washer and O rings of Bristan taps. You need to stop the water supply to the tap, remove the handle knob, remove the washer and o-ring and replace that with the new one.

How to replace the cartridge in a mixer tap

You will require the same set of tools along with pliers and Allen key. The process of replacement is also the same.

It is for sure if you need to have, Bristan taps or spares do visit the online store of My Toilets Spares. They have a wide assortment of spares and faucets that you can buy. They are one of the reputed plumbing stores in the UK and you can rely on them to have quality products from reputed manufactures. Call on 01482 291992 to place your order.