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Post by joinerjohn on Jul 24, 2020 10:00:23 GMT
I posted some time ago about me dad's kitchen tap leaking whenever he ran the taps in the bathroom. Just like to update you all on this. He's had his boiler serviced and mentioned this to the chap doing the service. He's told him the only thing to do is to,,,,,,, change the taps in the bathroom, then change the taps in the kitchen for ones with washers in them instead of cartridges (1/4 turn type) Now then, I'll bow to the superior knowledge on here, but I don't think he needs to change the bathroom taps (sink and bath) ?? Whatcha all reckon ? I could change the kitchen tap easily (as I installed his kitchen sink a few years back )
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Jul 24, 2020 12:17:25 GMT
Yeah, I can’t see why either.
How long has this been going on?
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Post by battle1066 on Jul 24, 2020 16:49:51 GMT
I posted some time ago about me dad's kitchen tap leaking whenever he ran the taps in the bathroom. Just like to update you all on this. He's had his boiler serviced and mentioned this to the chap doing the service. He's told him the only thing to do is to,,,,,,, change the taps in the bathroom, then change the taps in the kitchen for ones with washers in them instead of cartridges (1/4 turn type) Now then, I'll bow to the superior knowledge on here, but I don't think he needs to change the bathroom taps (sink and bath) ?? Whatcha all reckon ? I could change the kitchen tap easily (as I installed his kitchen sink a few years back ) A thought - Plenty taps come with a five year warranty so start with the kitchen taps if you can get them exchanged under any existing cover them may still have on them. |
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Post by jcplumb on Jul 24, 2020 18:20:10 GMT
It's not common but it is something that can happen when the 1/4 turn cartridges are wearing out.
Change the cartridges in the kitchen tap and problem solved.
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Post by dickpuller on Jul 25, 2020 9:03:50 GMT
Sounds very like a pressure & vibration problem JJ. Is his incoming Mains Water Pressure very high?
Has the Mains Stopcock been turned down a bit? That’ll reduce the flow & may have some effect.
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Jul 25, 2020 12:36:00 GMT
It's not common but it is something that can happen when the 1/4 turn cartridges are wearing out. Change the cartridges in the kitchen tap and problem solved. On warranty if you have one |
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Post by joinerjohn on Aug 4, 2020 14:24:37 GMT
Well, me dad's had his kitchen taps replaced for one that has tap washers inside. Couple of hours work if that. The company that did it charged him £120... I should have offered to replace it for £119.99p.  |
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Post by battle1066 on Aug 4, 2020 16:20:17 GMT
Well, me dad's had his kitchen taps replaced for one that has tap washers inside. Couple of hours work if that. The company that did it charged him £120... I should have offered to replace it for £119.99p. Has it cured the fault though. |
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Post by joinerjohn on Aug 9, 2020 21:26:54 GMT
Well, me dad's had his kitchen taps replaced for one that has tap washers inside. Couple of hours work if that. The company that did it charged him £120... I should have offered to replace it for £119.99p. Has it cured the fault though. Apparently has battle. I'm sure I could have replaced the 1/4 turn taps for summat with washers in and cured it for a lot less than £120 though. What ya reckon ,, about £35-45 for taps and less than an hours work? |
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Post by battle1066 on Aug 10, 2020 5:13:56 GMT
Has it cured the fault though. Apparently has battle. I'm sure I could have replaced the 1/4 turn taps for summat with washers in and cured it for a lot less than £120 though. What ya reckon ,, about £35-45 for taps and less than an hours work? Longs your not fussy about the style of tap then I feel your estimate was spot on. |
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