-Leaking Taps- 03/24/2010
 
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Leaking taps can be a nightmare, and can run up quite a bill come the end of the month. Leaking taps can waste up to 1 000 liters of water during the course of a month, and is very important to ensure that all your taps are drip-free and in good working order.

There are two main causes of leaking taps.
* Over tightening of the taps, causing abnormal stress to the rubber washer.
* Brittle/ cracked rubber washers

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
1 X Shifting spanner
1 X Phillips/ Flat head screwdriver
Tap Washer

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE:
20- 25 MINS

STEPS:
1) Identify the leaking taps
2) Switch off your incoming water supply
3) Open the tap ensuring the water is off before you proceed
4) Remove the indicator button (red or blue) to reveal a screw. Sometimes the screws can be found on the side of the taps, depending on the model, and loosen it, being careful not to drop it down the waste.
5) Remove the handle to reveal the brass mechanism
6) Adjust your shifting spanner to the correct size on the mechanism and turn in and anti clockwise direction holding the tap steady with your free hand
7) Inspect the washer for any cracks or foreign matter that could be causing the tap to drip
8) Inspect the washers seating inside the tap, looking for any cracks or foreign matter
9) Remove the nut/ screw holding the washer in place and replace with the new one (different sizes apply and would be best to take your washer down to your local hardware store to match it up 100%)
10) Repeat steps from 1-6 in reverse to complete the washer replacement

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