Bathroom How to
Your bathroom is an absolute smorgasbord of ‘how to’ bathroom projects and a fun park for anyone enthusiastic about DIY. This bathroom how to section is sure to help you the next time you hear your bathroom tap dripping.
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Bathroom how to for solving leaky taps
The next time you hear your bathroom tip-tapping away, then refer back to this bathroom how to page for instructions on finding the cause of the leak for quick repair:
- If the tap is leaking or dripping at the spout, then there is a problem with the flow of water through the washer.
- If when running water there is a leak at the head of the tap, then the gland packing or O-ring of the tap will need replacing.
- If you have replaced the washer of your tap and there is still dripping, then it may be a case of replacing the seat.
Bathroom how to for replacing the washer of your tap
- Lift off the head cover of your tap.
- Unscrew the shrouded cover.
- Expose the head gear nut of your tap and undo it with a spanner, then lift it out completely.
- Separate the jumper to which the washer is attached.
- Use a nut to release the washer, replace it, and reassemble the tap afresh.
Bathroom how to for replacing a tap seat
Learning bathroom, how to for replacing a tap seat usually sounds quite tricky and scares people away. Luckily, we have the simplest solution for this hat requires no learning at all! Simply purchase a nylon liner (which comes with a matching jumper) and place it over the old tap seat. When the tap has been reassembled it will force the liner into place and prevent further leaking.
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| When doing how to bathroom projects around the tap, such as replacing parts, remember to plug the drain hole to prevent losing any small pieces, and place a towel over the sink to prevent chipping it with heavy equipment. |
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