Fix leaking dripping taps - Plumbers DONT want you to know !!!

[@billshowto]

Make sure the main water supply is turned off first👍👍👍👍

[@edithflood631]

So glad you mentioned to turn off mains water stopcock at front of residence. This is an awesome video covering beginner washer replacement, intermediate refacing seats, and advanced replacement of tap seats for DIYers. Thank you so much.

[@billshowto]

⁠you’re very welcome 👍

[@aravinamehau3699]

A great suggestion.

[@gav6808]

Also put the plug in the sink or bath tub so nothing goes down the drain! Many people dont do that and they lose things.

[@cheezypotatobakez1728]

HELP 😢 PLEASE! I followed your video on how to do a simple washer change and now when I turn the bath taps on, water is coming through the wall.... What have I done wrong?

[@Bugsquash]

Bloody brilliant Bill. My dad (retired plumbing industry) was very disappointed when I told him I fixed it myself with this videos help. He had even gone to his shed to get his old tool box.

[@joartym6649]

A big thank you as I'm on the brink of having to change my bathroom sink washers myself 🤦‍♀ girl power to the rescue. I have to rummage through my fathers tool box to find the needed tools do most of the task. Watched this job done many times as a child so wish my luck 🤞

[@laviniaxxo7899]

Go girl power !! I've seen my dad replace washers many times, and fix cars. I've replaced washers myself, but never done a reseat. This video was awesome. Extra knowledge.

[@PaulMakarus]

I got quoted over $3000 plus GST to change my bathroom taps in Sydney..........I'm handy enough to do it myself! Loved this video.

[@huychetaochanel5877]

That’s really useful video

[@eunicehehir6374]

Thanks so much @billshowto I'm an elderly lady and my husband no longer can do handyman work. I'm excited to learn from you. I'm so very sad my husband is no longer able but it does mean I now get a chance to do things. Blessings and Thanks 😊❤😊

[@mupdog9697]

Finally the solution. I had a micro crack in the seat and I have tried reseating this about 4 times and feared I was getting close to flogging it out for good. This has fixed the problem. You are a legend Bill.

[@marklawrance6590]

Missed a few tips here. Turn off the water first. Open the tap valve as it makes it easier to remove spindle. When you tap a thread as in for the new seat always go 1/2 turn forward and 1/4 turn back. This will clear the debris and make it easier to tap the thread. You also need a slow revving drill such as a cordless drill to reseat as too high a speed would cut too much out.

[@laviniaxxo7899]

Thanks for the tip ❤

[@seriejohnson698]

Oh no, way to much…what’s the plumber’s number 😅

[@deanragg]

Magic. Thanks for this video. The new tap seat is what i was hoping for. Never new you could do that. You have saved me a plumber bill. Thank you so much.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@geoff1520]

Your a legend I Had no idea that you could simply tap in a new valve face

[@stephenleonard6214]

Another great, helpful video. Well done Bill. Your explanations are perfect, not over complicated and give confidence to the home handyman that they could do just about anything around the home.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@tatski2274]

I finally fixed our leaking shower after so many tries. Thank you Bill!

[@amandab3946]

Tap spanner! Thank you for using the name so I don’t have to walk around Bunnings showing teens a screenshot of some metal hexagon

[@chrismulhearn7903]

Thanks for sharing brother. As a tiler and carpenter, I've always shared knowledge when and where ever possible. Plumbers rarely ever share knowledge, and I never knew that third way to resolve a broken seat. Brilliant

[@yandipurnawan]

Thanks Bill. You are a legend. I find your videos are very practical and useful. All explained in a very thorough and straight to the point DIY friendly way.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome, glad I can help👍

[@csjames69]

Glad you pinned the need to turn the mains off first! Hopefully no one tried changing their washers without turning the mains off.

[@catsurreal1655]

Thanks for your video. I've never experienced a plumber actually flushing the taps after reseating, so now I know why I have to keep getting them back to fix dripping taps! Ceramic disc taps are the way to go though.

[@petergergos3813]

The best video I ever seen in my life as second generation migrant .clearly&simply spoken bravo Vasili

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@marylindataskas8592]

Thank you for making every tutorial easy to follow. I now no longer have leaky taps, also I now have also installed a new shower head!!

[@DannyDangerOz]

Another winner Bill! I'd managed the first bit myself in the past, but have never had to reseat or reseal. Great knowledge to have, thank you!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍👍👍

[@johntojnar7070]

Keep putting these simple and informative videos out Bill… fantastic work mate!!

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@johnsean3948]

Love it. If you added a part about installing quarter or half turn taps, that could save even more money and effort for homeowners.

[@billshowto]

That may have to be a separate video. I’ll add it to my list 👍

[@star_fossil]

Yes please

[@aimaction7393]

FANTASTIC, AND EXTREMELY WELL PRESENTED. SIMPLY EXPLAINED DIFFICULT ACTIONS. I LEARNT A LOT. GREAT JOB. I ACTUALLY HAVE A MASSIVE LEAKING TAP, AND NEED TO RESEAT THE COLD WATER. THE PLUMBER MADE IT WORSE.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@rjclarkeePincadeRebel]

superb video, id defo recommend turning off mains and flushin a toilet or running a tap to remove any system pressure!!

[@robotsnthat]

Great video Bill, I love the knock-up you made, excellent stuff. I was amazed 20 years ago when I came to Australia, that these old fashioned taps were still a thing. Ceramic washer taps were unheard off 😂

[@joekool5005]

Good job. That kit's been around for years. Haven't had a tap where I've had to go that far, but it's a good s option if required. There's one leak which is rare but you can add it to your list and that is the spindle o-ring.

[@billshowto]

I have done a few videos on this but on shut off valve’s. Exactly the same process but I’ll add it to the list in case people can’t find them👍

[@spangas5799]

As always, easy-to-follow instructions and valuable information. Thanks for sharing.

[@jackdawg4579]

cheers Bill, very timely. I have a set of taps that are leaking again that I did the tap seats in years ago, I'm hoping another go with the reseating tool will do the job, but that hydroseal looks like a game changer if it doesnt!

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@cailltelorgaireuaighean7399]

Thanks Bill. Great video that I will share with my daughter. Can you make a video comparing the various materials used in hot & cold tap washers. There are so many choices, cheap & expensive, soft & hard, plastic & brass stems. Some wear out quickly.

[@moejoe7782]

Thank you Bill a very well-made and perfectly explained video.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@matter_of_fact_]

Your videos are aways so helpful, straight to the point, and show me exactly what I was looking for. thank you!

[@hannahbinion5854]

Thanks a million, it's so easy and quick to do as long as you have that Tap Spanner. Annoying drip now gone after replacement washers.

[@jeffbradley8783]

Great building advice for the many Bill, always awesome.

[@sandman6588]

Cheers mate! Appreciate your input and insight on such a simple repair that almost anyone can do. 👍🏼

[@johngoard8272]

Yes mate have done all this and it must be said that one has to be very careful when reseating a tap seat as there are many cheap reseating tools are really great at wrecking the seat or taking too much of same goes for renewing the seat just be careful to get quality fitments and tools.

[@mugez92]

Thanks Bill, another informative video. Coming from a first time home builder, your videos are always my go to when it comes to home improvement 🤙🏻

[@billshowto]

Unfortunately the way new houses are being built including mine, maintenance and repairs come much quicker than they should. Hope all goes well👍👍👍

[@Anarchsis]

Thanks Bill, my mums shower has a continual leak and the plumber said there was a damaged tap seat- scratched exactly as in your example, now I know how to fix thanks to you. You’re a gentleman and a scholar!

[@yarpos]

helps at times to open the tap a turn before you try to loosen the spindle, then you are just working on the thread minus any pressure/friction from the washer

[@scudest438]

Great video I've done steps 1 and 2 for years to fix my taps but always thought how can I fix a tap fitting which has been refinished multiple times, never knew about the rethreader kit!! Will keep that in mind, if I ever get that far up s*^t Creek!!

[@patpat4627]

You are fantastic, Bill. Thanks for sharing all these useful videos.

[@antoinetooma2471]

Great Mate. That is exactly what i needed. Tried to shave but that did work so I am going to do exactly what you have shown us.

[@The_Handyman_Can]

Top video mate. I’ve not seen these kits before. I thought the only option was just to reseat the old one. I recon teflon tape might be the go instead of lock tight though, as who knows, the replaced seat might need replacing again in 20 or so years. Thanks for sharing!

[@Gordon_L]

Loctite 567 .

[@movingloz]

Wow. Awesome video. I didn’t realise about being able to redo the seats. Great info. Thanks. 🙏.

[@chlobeth]

Thanks Bill, I knew you would had a video on this. Great work like Always. Now onto the toilet running 😁

[@worstbadguy]

You’re life saver ! Love your channel

[@zacj63]

Thanks Bill for this excellent plumbing lesson👍👍

[@billshowto]

👍

[@mrgmrg9375]

This is gold , thanks heaps mate, this is the exact problem I have!!!

[@janehanlon2802]

Should always go back and forwards when tapping any material even a little lubricant helps the thread cutter

[@richyearle007]

Well done Bill..You only need to view the size of Plumber's advertisements to conclude many charge like wounded Bulls..

[@DAZZA1933]

Thanks mate your videos are fist class so professional.I am surprised you don’t have any sponsors. 👌👍😊

[@jonathanmagic5633]

Thankyou, I'm going broke buying new washers that don't make any difference, will try the drill reseater tool as my hand driven one does SFA.

[@SebastianButtigieg]

Always great new innovations out there and blokes like you put them out for us to see👍

[@rodbritton360]

Just a shout-out... Man, these are seriously impressive how-to videos.

[@bevisringrow5991]

Thank you Brother so much, for your very valuable demonstration and explanation.

[@susanvella7871]

Thanks mate. Your advice has been really helpful. Off to Bunnings

[@billshowto]

No problem 👍

[@privateryan3593]

I love this channel I have learnt so much I can do myself around the house. Thanks Bill ! :)

[@OilBaron100]

Great video Bill. I never knew about those re-seating kits. 🙂

[@murphyrp01]

Quality content and video Bill.

[@billshowto]

👍

[@ajaykarratha]

Great video Bill. Very helpful

[@tassie7325]

Cheers Bill. You are a life saver 👍

[@RuthKnill-mg9mq]

You could shine a light unto the seat at the beginning and different stages to really make it easy to see into it

[@Lachy1100]

Fantastic vid Bill 👏 thanks heaps for sharing

[@leahlynch9982]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@mialv9704]

Thank you very much for your video 👍非常感谢你的详细教程👍

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍👍👍

[@chriscflint]

Great video, I have ordered all the bits shown in your video and I trust you will get an Amazon affiliate link. I did not know about the reseat replacement damn good idea. Cheers

[@richierich1283]

Same here A big thank you bill . Ho a do you close and out door tap but is still Water is dripping .?

[@billshowto]

I have made a video on that exact problem 👍

[@carlosmu9552]

Great plumbing video, just gotta question, how did u remove the old seat?

[@cccollected1]

Awesome presentation!!

[@latiffabdul]

Thanks Bill. Great video.

[@HaveANiceDay-pb6nb]

Thanks Bill! Followed your steps and it worked perfectly! :):) :):)

[@bbking0064]

Very well explained. Well done!

[@RANDALL_MARS]

Legend. Super easy to follow. 👍

[@davidwright1752]

I have found is easier to reseat then put new 1/4 turn ceramic tap good for 100 years. Just clean the seat up with the tool no need for the insert if putting in the ceramic tap. Has its own seat. Bit expensive though. But I was desperate very old house.

[@Harry_Bl44346]

Great demo

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Great video Bill❤

[@TheKrispyfort]

Bill, you fkn Legend, mate! Wish the landlord would let me do it myself

[@mattypurcell]

I've been putting up with the ensuite cold dripping for months... Ill have a rack this week, Legend cheers 🍻

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@mattypurcell]

I ment crack at it 🤣

[@vicpower677]

This is so helpful - thank you

[@myOpinion771]

Cheers mate, been following you for awhile. Always a pleasure👍

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍👍

[@edover50]

Super good video Bill!

[@monkeyzeetube]

thanks mate for your generosity..

[@kymbo72]

if i wanted to take the taps off like you showed, and then NOT use the taps or spout anymore (ie. leave them removed from the wall), can i just take the spindles out and screw some sort of end cap in place of the spindles? will that work, or is it more complicated than that to disable a tap and spout?

[@AlaFefe]

Great tutorial for the girls, thanks.

[@billshowto]

👍

[@alaricomanju7280]

Too easy. Awesome video. Subscribed

[@coreyjessop1329]

Bro you are the man!!

[@RichL_WA]

Thanks Bill 👍🏻 awesome 👏

[@nickdurrant4283]

Let's get straight into this guys, let's do this 👌

[@billshowto]

👍

[@lazkajer8918]

Thank u so much man i fixed my shower but the tub is a priblem i i put in the new seat but spout is still leaking could it be the spout???

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

How would you fix low pressure in the house, I check the mains tap, cant see a pressure reducing valve but it coudl be underground. Have you heard anything about low pressure after home handymen remove rainwater tanks as it looks liek this bodge job owner has pulled out his tank and the pressure is shit thanks to that bodge job from my guess.

[@7divad37]

Nicely done!

[@MrTerryflanagan]

Good info Does anybody know what the best washer on the market are and

[@mets23q]

Hey bill can you still shave the seat on the hydro seal or does it have to be the original seat?

[@waqaskhalid1053]

thanks @billshowto its very helpful. quick question: do we need to remove old valve seat before installing the new one? or straightaway go and make the new threads as shown in this video? thanks in advance

[@rickfromhove3324]

Mate just joined your channel. Love your work ! Cheers

[@alanwood4968]

We took the head of put in the reseating tool then put a new washer job done as good as new.

[@LoCoWi]

Great video! Thank you.

[@BelindaWheeler-d4d]

Super handy video. Thank you

[@shirleyhenriksen2026]

Thank you so much Bill 👍

[@billshowto]

👍

[@lifeby2044]

I have a question can I use the tap from a shower to taps for a washing machine ?

[@ramk88]

do you have patreon Bill? you saved us thousands in plumber bills we definitely owe you so how can we contribute to you?

[@billshowto]

Links are in the description 👍👍👍

[@sunnyheart4749]

hi mate, your video is really helpful, thanks. Can you add a link of socket spanner you used in the vedio? I couldn't find the right one on the market😅

[@sw86241996]

Always put a little bit silicone behind the new seat. This is the tips from work. The rubber washer at the new seat sometimes can also cause leak. A little bit not much silicone absolutely can help.

[@billshowto]

Silicone may work but I haven’t tried. Loctite is what I would use👍👍👍

[@sw86241996]

@@billshowto ture.loctite is also a great idea.