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Lobster
Dec 21, 2013, 3:34:08 AM12/21/13
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I have a dripping tap which needs sorting out (no, not SWMBO, I really
mean a Dripping Tap).
I replaced the washer on it a few years ago and ISTR ending up taking a
tap reseating tool to it... it's never been great though, requiring far
too much force to turn the tap off and now can't be fully turned off at
all. So I think a new set is probably in order.
I was just browsing the options at Toolstation in order to prepare a
shortlist for Her to choose from (well, it's Christmas) and came across
a Tap Reviver Kit:
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Contract+Basin+Tap+Reviver+Kit/p45674
I've noticed them listed before, but haven't seen one on the flesh.
What do they do - what gets replaced; all the gubbins in the tap? It
looks like they are more than just the handle but there's no
explanation. Would this be a quick and easy solution for me rather than
having to swap the whole tap? (I can see in advance that is going to be
a total bitch of a job and would ike to avoid. Would also mean I could
maybe afford to buy SWMBO a new vacuum cleaner for Xmas as well...)
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mean a Dripping Tap).
I replaced the washer on it a few years ago and ISTR ending up taking a
tap reseating tool to it... it's never been great though, requiring far
too much force to turn the tap off and now can't be fully turned off at
all. So I think a new set is probably in order.
I was just browsing the options at Toolstation in order to prepare a
shortlist for Her to choose from (well, it's Christmas) and came across
a Tap Reviver Kit:
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Contract+Basin+Tap+Reviver+Kit/p45674
I've noticed them listed before, but haven't seen one on the flesh.
What do they do - what gets replaced; all the gubbins in the tap? It
looks like they are more than just the handle but there's no
explanation. Would this be a quick and easy solution for me rather than
having to swap the whole tap? (I can see in advance that is going to be
a total bitch of a job and would ike to avoid. Would also mean I could
maybe afford to buy SWMBO a new vacuum cleaner for Xmas as well...)
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Jim K
Dec 21, 2013, 4:06:02 AM12/21/13
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Suspect they would need to retain the old seats - so probly not a good option ?
Jim K
Jim K
The Medway Handyman
Dec 21, 2013, 5:19:58 AM12/21/13
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On 21/12/2013 08:34, Lobster wrote:
> I have a dripping tap which needs sorting out (no, not SWMBO, I really
> mean a Dripping Tap).
>
> I replaced the washer on it a few years ago and ISTR ending up taking a
> tap reseating tool to it... it's never been great though, requiring far
> too much force to turn the tap off and now can't be fully turned off at
> all. So I think a new set is probably in order.
>
> I was just browsing the options at Toolstation in order to prepare a
> shortlist for Her to choose from (well, it's Christmas) and came across
> a Tap Reviver Kit:
> http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Contract+Basin+Tap+Reviver+Kit/p45674
> I've noticed them listed before, but haven't seen one on the flesh.
> What do they do - what gets replaced; all the gubbins in the tap? It
> looks like they are more than just the handle but there's no
> explanation.
They include the handle & the complete head gear. At that price I'm
> I have a dripping tap which needs sorting out (no, not SWMBO, I really
> mean a Dripping Tap).
>
> I replaced the washer on it a few years ago and ISTR ending up taking a
> tap reseating tool to it... it's never been great though, requiring far
> too much force to turn the tap off and now can't be fully turned off at
> all. So I think a new set is probably in order.
>
> I was just browsing the options at Toolstation in order to prepare a
> shortlist for Her to choose from (well, it's Christmas) and came across
> a Tap Reviver Kit:
> http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Contract+Basin+Tap+Reviver+Kit/p45674
> I've noticed them listed before, but haven't seen one on the flesh.
> What do they do - what gets replaced; all the gubbins in the tap? It
> looks like they are more than just the handle but there's no
> explanation.
going to buy some & chuck away the handles! Thats cheaper than just
buying the head gear.
> Would this be a quick and easy solution for me rather than
> having to swap the whole tap? (I can see in advance that is going to be
> a total bitch of a job and would ike to avoid. Would also mean I could
> maybe afford to buy SWMBO a new vacuum cleaner for Xmas as well...)
just drape a towel over the tap & work quickly.
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Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
harryagain
Dec 21, 2013, 5:31:21 AM12/21/13
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"Lobster" <davidlobs...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:XnsA29D572E97600d...@81.171.92.222...
>I have a dripping tap which needs sorting out (no, not SWMBO, I really
> mean a Dripping Tap).
>
> I replaced the washer on it a few years ago and ISTR ending up taking a
> tap reseating tool to it... it's never been great though, requiring far
> too much force to turn the tap off and now can't be fully turned off at
> all. So I think a new set is probably in order.
>
> I was just browsing the options at Toolstation in order to prepare a
> shortlist for Her to choose from (well, it's Christmas) and came across
> a Tap Reviver Kit:
> http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Contract+Basin+Tap+Reviver+Kit/p45674
> I've noticed them listed before, but haven't seen one on the flesh.
> What do they do - what gets replaced; all the gubbins in the tap? It
> looks like they are more than just the handle but there's no
> explanation. Would this be a quick and easy solution for me rather than
> having to swap the whole tap? (I can see in advance that is going to be
> a total bitch of a job and would ike to avoid. Would also mean I could
> maybe afford to buy SWMBO a new vacuum cleaner for Xmas as well...)
Older taps could be given an overhaul and be good as new.
> mean a Dripping Tap).
>
> I replaced the washer on it a few years ago and ISTR ending up taking a
> tap reseating tool to it... it's never been great though, requiring far
> too much force to turn the tap off and now can't be fully turned off at
> all. So I think a new set is probably in order.
>
> I was just browsing the options at Toolstation in order to prepare a
> shortlist for Her to choose from (well, it's Christmas) and came across
> a Tap Reviver Kit:
> http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Contract+Basin+Tap+Reviver+Kit/p45674
> I've noticed them listed before, but haven't seen one on the flesh.
> What do they do - what gets replaced; all the gubbins in the tap? It
> looks like they are more than just the handle but there's no
> explanation. Would this be a quick and easy solution for me rather than
> having to swap the whole tap? (I can see in advance that is going to be
> a total bitch of a job and would ike to avoid. Would also mean I could
> maybe afford to buy SWMBO a new vacuum cleaner for Xmas as well...)
The new ones can suffer from knackered thread which makes them stiff through
wear and binding.
Just made out of shit metals.
Try a complete dismantle & clean the thread up if it is a conventional tap.
If it is one of these objects with an Oring, don't waste your time.
If the seat is good, no reason why you shouldn't fit a reviver kit,
especially if you have a reseating tool.
Don't go mad with the tool BTW, absolute minimum.
Brian Gaff
Dec 21, 2013, 10:57:09 AM12/21/13
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Maybe it has some kind of adhesive or filler material to make the worn bits
waterticht?
Brian
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waterticht?
Brian
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Lobster
Dec 21, 2013, 1:14:04 PM12/21/13
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The Medway Handyman <davi...@blueyonder.co.uk> grunted in
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> On 21/12/2013 08:34, Lobster wrote:
>> I have a dripping tap which needs sorting out (no, not SWMBO, I
>> really mean a Dripping Tap).
>>
>> I replaced the washer on it a few years ago and ISTR ending up taking
>> a tap reseating tool to it... it's never been great though, requiring
>> far too much force to turn the tap off and now can't be fully turned
>> off at all. So I think a new set is probably in order.
>>
>> I was just browsing the options at Toolstation in order to prepare a
>> shortlist for Her to choose from (well, it's Christmas) and came
>> across a Tap Reviver Kit:
>> http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Contract+Basin+Tap+Reviver+Kit/p45674
>> I've noticed them listed before, but haven't seen one on the flesh.
>> What do they do - what gets replaced; all the gubbins in the tap? It
>> looks like they are more than just the handle but there's no
>> explanation.
>
>
> They include the handle & the complete head gear. At that price I'm
> going to buy some & chuck away the handles! Thats cheaper than just
> buying the head gear.
Thanks for the advice. So - partial success... I duly bought the
Reviver kit this afternoon and set about my knackered tap - and yes your
description above is spot on - however unfortunately the threaded body
of the tap itself was obviously too large to take the new head gear.
Surprising, as the tap's definitely a small, basin size with 1/2" stems.
Also, the instructions with the kit state "If the old tap housing is of
a wider diameter fit the adapter to the valve body and tighten firmly".
Hmm. Definitely nothing like that in the box; but also the instructions
appeared to refer to ceramic disc taps rather than conventional ones
like mine (ie maybe the wrong instructions). So I dunno. Email to
Toolstation is approaching!
But on the plus side, when I extracted old valve body and examined the
tap washer... "er - what washer?" Yes, it had actually vanished
completely, which would account for why the drip had got quite bad
overnight and why I *really* needed to do this job today! A new washer
has sorted the problem out for now, and although the taps's certainly
still knackered and wants replacing, at least it's stopped dripping for
now.
news:dXdtu.43356$xe7....@fx08.am4:
> On 21/12/2013 08:34, Lobster wrote:
>> I have a dripping tap which needs sorting out (no, not SWMBO, I
>> really mean a Dripping Tap).
>>
>> I replaced the washer on it a few years ago and ISTR ending up taking
>> a tap reseating tool to it... it's never been great though, requiring
>> far too much force to turn the tap off and now can't be fully turned
>> off at all. So I think a new set is probably in order.
>>
>> I was just browsing the options at Toolstation in order to prepare a
>> shortlist for Her to choose from (well, it's Christmas) and came
>> across a Tap Reviver Kit:
>> http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Contract+Basin+Tap+Reviver+Kit/p45674
>> I've noticed them listed before, but haven't seen one on the flesh.
>> What do they do - what gets replaced; all the gubbins in the tap? It
>> looks like they are more than just the handle but there's no
>> explanation.
>
>
> They include the handle & the complete head gear. At that price I'm
> going to buy some & chuck away the handles! Thats cheaper than just
> buying the head gear.
Reviver kit this afternoon and set about my knackered tap - and yes your
description above is spot on - however unfortunately the threaded body
of the tap itself was obviously too large to take the new head gear.
Surprising, as the tap's definitely a small, basin size with 1/2" stems.
Also, the instructions with the kit state "If the old tap housing is of
a wider diameter fit the adapter to the valve body and tighten firmly".
Hmm. Definitely nothing like that in the box; but also the instructions
appeared to refer to ceramic disc taps rather than conventional ones
like mine (ie maybe the wrong instructions). So I dunno. Email to
Toolstation is approaching!
But on the plus side, when I extracted old valve body and examined the
tap washer... "er - what washer?" Yes, it had actually vanished
completely, which would account for why the drip had got quite bad
overnight and why I *really* needed to do this job today! A new washer
has sorted the problem out for now, and although the taps's certainly
still knackered and wants replacing, at least it's stopped dripping for
now.
Lobster
Dec 23, 2013, 11:05:00 AM12/23/13
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Lobster <davidlobs...@hotmail.com> grunted in
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Follow-up: TS just told me the boxes definitely don't include any
adapters; no they don't sell larger-sized Revivers, and that if thet
don't fit then send them back.
Odd. Bummer.
news:XnsA29DB98298759d...@81.171.92.222:
adapters; no they don't sell larger-sized Revivers, and that if thet
don't fit then send them back.
Odd. Bummer.
The Medway Handyman
Dec 23, 2013, 3:08:07 PM12/23/13
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Lobster
Jan 2, 2014, 9:54:47 AM1/2/14
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On 23 Dec 2013, The Medway Handyman <davi...@blueyonder.co.uk> grunted
in news:AK0uu.59$9Q...@fx06.am4:
Well this story has run on and on (for me) over Xmas and I thought I'd
just report back...!
> Probably explains the price. I'm pretty sure the SF ones do.
Yes, correct, many thanks: I bought a set of Screwfix ones, which do
indeed contain adapters, and these did indeed fit my tap bodies.
However, once you fit the adapter, then the rubber washer on the tap
won't reach its seat when the tap is closed; therefore the kit includes
a brass bush about 8mm long, to fit under the washer. Sadly, though,
this is much too long for my application and means that the new head
gear now won't screw into the body of the tap. I need the bush to be
about half the length - very simple job for a lathe if I had one! - I
might try using stacked s/steel washers if I can find some the right
size, but it's getting a bit Heath-Robinson.
Actually, in between times I decided to forget it and just fit new
taps... FAIL! These taps are on a little corner hand basin fitted by
the previous occupier in the downstairs toilet; and the access is far
too confined to allow the lock nuts to be removed under the basin; they
were obviously attached before the basin was fixed to the wall, after
which said wall was fully tiled (floor to ceiling with obscure tiles).
Therefore no chance of removing the basin without a full re-tile job,
which ain't happening any time soon (and this is all just to fix a
dripping tap, FFS...)
--
David
in news:AK0uu.59$9Q...@fx06.am4:
just report back...!
> Probably explains the price. I'm pretty sure the SF ones do.
indeed contain adapters, and these did indeed fit my tap bodies.
However, once you fit the adapter, then the rubber washer on the tap
won't reach its seat when the tap is closed; therefore the kit includes
a brass bush about 8mm long, to fit under the washer. Sadly, though,
this is much too long for my application and means that the new head
gear now won't screw into the body of the tap. I need the bush to be
about half the length - very simple job for a lathe if I had one! - I
might try using stacked s/steel washers if I can find some the right
size, but it's getting a bit Heath-Robinson.
Actually, in between times I decided to forget it and just fit new
taps... FAIL! These taps are on a little corner hand basin fitted by
the previous occupier in the downstairs toilet; and the access is far
too confined to allow the lock nuts to be removed under the basin; they
were obviously attached before the basin was fixed to the wall, after
which said wall was fully tiled (floor to ceiling with obscure tiles).
Therefore no chance of removing the basin without a full re-tile job,
which ain't happening any time soon (and this is all just to fix a
dripping tap, FFS...)
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David
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