Make sure the main water supply is turned off first👍👍👍👍
@edithflood631 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
you’re very welcome 👍
@aravinamehau3699 Жыл бұрын
A great suggestion.
@gav6808 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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?
@Bugsquash9 ай бұрын
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.
@joartym664910 ай бұрын
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 🤞
@laviniaxxo78999 күн бұрын
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.
@marklawrance65903 ай бұрын
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.
@laviniaxxo78999 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip ❤
@eunicehehir637410 ай бұрын
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 😊❤😊
@deanragg6 ай бұрын
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.
@billshowto6 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 👍
@geoff15206 ай бұрын
Your a legend I Had no idea that you could simply tap in a new valve face
@chrismulhearn7903Ай бұрын
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
@mupdog96975 ай бұрын
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.
@DannyDangerOz2 күн бұрын
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!
@billshowto2 күн бұрын
You’re welcome 👍👍👍
@tatski22743 ай бұрын
I finally fixed our leaking shower after so many tries. Thank you Bill!
@csjames692 ай бұрын
Glad you pinned the need to turn the mains off first! Hopefully no one tried changing their washers without turning the mains off.
@stephenleonard6214 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 👍
@petergergos38133 ай бұрын
The best video I ever seen in my life as second generation migrant .clearly&simply spoken bravo Vasili
@billshowto3 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@yandipurnawan Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, glad I can help👍
@marylindataskas85922 ай бұрын
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!!
@amandab3946 Жыл бұрын
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
@catsurreal1655 Жыл бұрын
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.
@johntojnar7070 Жыл бұрын
Keep putting these simple and informative videos out Bill… fantastic work mate!!
@billshowto Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@aimaction73939 ай бұрын
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.
@billshowto9 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 👍
@johnsean3948 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That may have to be a separate video. I’ll add it to my list 👍
@star_fossil Жыл бұрын
Yes please
@robotsnthat Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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👍
@rjclarkeePincadeRebel Жыл бұрын
superb video, id defo recommend turning off mains and flushin a toilet or running a tap to remove any system pressure!!
@spangas5799 Жыл бұрын
As always, easy-to-follow instructions and valuable information. Thanks for sharing.
@cailltelorgaireuaighean7399 Жыл бұрын
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.
@matter_of_fact_Ай бұрын
Your videos are aways so helpful, straight to the point, and show me exactly what I was looking for. thank you!
@moejoe77828 ай бұрын
Thank you Bill a very well-made and perfectly explained video.
@billshowto7 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 👍
@sandman65886 ай бұрын
Cheers mate! Appreciate your input and insight on such a simple repair that almost anyone can do. 👍🏼
@jackdawg4579 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@hannahbinion58545 ай бұрын
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.
@mugez92 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the way new houses are being built including mine, maintenance and repairs come much quicker than they should. Hope all goes well👍👍👍
@johngoard827222 күн бұрын
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.
@jeffbradley8783 Жыл бұрын
Great building advice for the many Bill, always awesome.
@richierich12833 ай бұрын
Same here A big thank you bill . Ho a do you close and out door tap but is still Water is dripping .?
@billshowto3 ай бұрын
I have made a video on that exact problem 👍
@zacj63 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill for this excellent plumbing lesson👍👍
@billshowto Жыл бұрын
👍
@The_Handyman_Can Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Loctite 567 .
@patpat462718 күн бұрын
You are fantastic, Bill. Thanks for sharing all these useful videos.
@Anarchsis3 ай бұрын
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!
@scudest438 Жыл бұрын
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!!
@movinglozАй бұрын
Wow. Awesome video. I didn’t realise about being able to redo the seats. Great info. Thanks. 🙏.
@jonathanmagic5633 Жыл бұрын
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.
@mrgmrg9375 Жыл бұрын
This is gold , thanks heaps mate, this is the exact problem I have!!!
@antoinetooma24715 ай бұрын
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.
@kymbo72Күн бұрын
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?
@richyearle007 Жыл бұрын
Well done Bill..You only need to view the size of Plumber's advertisements to conclude many charge like wounded Bulls..
@DAZZA1933 Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate your videos are fist class so professional.I am surprised you don’t have any sponsors. 👌👍😊
@bevisringrow59912 ай бұрын
Thank you Brother so much, for your very valuable demonstration and explanation.
@paulmatthews8708 Жыл бұрын
Hi, great video. What would you suggest would be the problem if you had a ceramic tap which was leaking? Same procedure?
@yarpos Жыл бұрын
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
@chlobeth10 ай бұрын
Thanks Bill, I knew you would had a video on this. Great work like Always. Now onto the toilet running 😁
@mialv9704Ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your video 👍非常感谢你的详细教程👍
@billshowtoАй бұрын
You’re welcome 👍👍👍
@worstbadguy Жыл бұрын
You’re life saver ! Love your channel
@SebastianButtigieg3 ай бұрын
Always great new innovations out there and blokes like you put them out for us to see👍
@Steve211UcdhihifvshiАй бұрын
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.
@rodbritton3605 ай бұрын
Just a shout-out... Man, these are seriously impressive how-to videos.
@susanvella78712 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Your advice has been really helpful. Off to Bunnings
@billshowto2 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@Jont4mysay9 ай бұрын
Great video thank you. Does the new seat simply sit over the old one after the new thread has been created?
@OilBaron10024 күн бұрын
Great video Bill. I never knew about those re-seating kits. 🙂
@lazkajer89184 ай бұрын
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???
@sunnyheart47493 ай бұрын
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😅
@privateryan3593 Жыл бұрын
I love this channel I have learnt so much I can do myself around the house. Thanks Bill ! :)
@ajaykarratha Жыл бұрын
Great video Bill. Very helpful
@mets23q Жыл бұрын
Hey bill can you still shave the seat on the hydro seal or does it have to be the original seat?
@Lachy110010 ай бұрын
Fantastic vid Bill 👏 thanks heaps for sharing
@RuthKnill-mg9mqАй бұрын
You could shine a light unto the seat at the beginning and different stages to really make it easy to see into it
@tassie7325 Жыл бұрын
Cheers Bill. You are a life saver 👍
@carlosmu95523 ай бұрын
Great plumbing video, just gotta question, how did u remove the old seat?
@leahlynch998229 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤
@billshowto24 күн бұрын
You’re welcome 👍
@latiffabdul Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill. Great video.
@merrileehayes3332 ай бұрын
Hi!! If it was damaged (the seat) by a plumber how do you then fix it? I simply told my plumber my taps make squeaky noises after a while they're not doing it yet but after about a year they will start getting squeaky when you turn them on and he marked around with it and now I've got a worse issue. The tap was not dripping at all but now it is continuously dripping. I have found out I need to get one plumber in they need to pull all the tiles off the wall and then I need a builder to come in after that a lot of hassle for me as a tenant over a dripping tap. Is there a simple fix or a way around this? I do have handyman in the family and I would love each of you fixed easily and quickly without all of this drama that is ahead of me
@mattypurcell Жыл бұрын
I've been putting up with the ensuite cold dripping for months... Ill have a rack this week, Legend cheers 🍻
@billshowto Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@mattypurcell Жыл бұрын
I ment crack at it 🤣
@lifeby20442 ай бұрын
I have a question can I use the tap from a shower to taps for a washing machine ?
@monkeyzeetube9 күн бұрын
thanks mate for your generosity..
@cccollected111 ай бұрын
Awesome presentation!!
@chuckmaddison29243 ай бұрын
My seat is worn. There is about 1.5 mm of metal above pipe. The erosion is about 1mm above good metal. I'm wondering if still possible.
@Rysdad1Ай бұрын
Are all shower valves the same size/thread or do you have to know what size your old ones are?
@AlaFefe Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial for the girls, thanks.
@billshowto Жыл бұрын
👍
@haydn9955 Жыл бұрын
Great vid. My shower spindles are covered with some sort of clear silicone, preventing me from unscrewing them. Can i cut around this to unscrew the spindle?
@billshowto Жыл бұрын
You can cut the silicone out. The silicone is sometimes used to create a waterproof seal and prevent water from making its way into the wall cavity
@haydn9955 Жыл бұрын
@@billshowto Do i need to put more silicone down once im done changing the washers?
@HaveANiceDay-pb6nb7 ай бұрын
Thanks Bill! Followed your steps and it worked perfectly! :):) :):)
@bbking00644 ай бұрын
Very well explained. Well done!
@chriscflint4 ай бұрын
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
@murphyrp01 Жыл бұрын
Quality content and video Bill.
@billshowto Жыл бұрын
👍
@RANDALL_MARS11 ай бұрын
Legend. Super easy to follow. 👍
@vicpower677 Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful - thank you
@Jim-yk9zw Жыл бұрын
Hey Billy if you used the reseater tool to reface the brass why would you have to replace the tap seat afterwards?
@billshowto Жыл бұрын
Sometimes the seat has markings that would take excessive resurfacing and may be too far gone. The seat should be resurfaced as much as possible before installing the new seat either way to have it as clean/flat as possible 👍
@Jim-yk9zw Жыл бұрын
@@billshowto Cheers for the heads up mate 👌
@davidwright17529 ай бұрын
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.
@andrewgooch55873 ай бұрын
Is it a different repair if it's a single tap (mixer)?
@okay2222 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I resurfaced using the drill bit but still leaking. Can i reseat the tap if i have already resurfaced twice? I just dont want to cause more issues trying to do it on the cheap. My wife is already suggesting a plumber
@billshowto Жыл бұрын
Sure can👍
@lea10009 ай бұрын
How'd you go with reseating the tap?
@Harry_Bl44346 Жыл бұрын
Great demo
@lw8493 Жыл бұрын
Hi bill, can you give some ideas , roughly how much charge install new hot water system ?
@billshowto Жыл бұрын
Would depend on what type of system your installing, where and the type/location of the old one.
@TheKrispyfort20 күн бұрын
Bill, you fkn Legend, mate! Wish the landlord would let me do it myself
@nickdurrant4283 Жыл бұрын
Let's get straight into this guys, let's do this 👌
@billshowto Жыл бұрын
👍
@Penfolds54 ай бұрын
I did this year's ago and made it go from a drip to full flowing water that I couldn't turn off. Ended up costing 1000 to get a plumber to fix it. Not sure what I did wrong or how they fixed it without removing tiles
@iranjanijayawardhena93847 ай бұрын
after replacing the valve when I close the tap I have to tighten the tap so hard. does this means it's a worn out tap seat
@bradolufson9 ай бұрын
With that last tool....how many times do i spin it or do i spin until it wont anymore? Thanks
@chikalukorkwati2179 Жыл бұрын
Hi Bill, before the spindle part sometimes lucy is now a tighty. Can you provide solutions to this when that is stuck? I have damaged mine in the past but didn't care since I was replacing anyway
@billshowto Жыл бұрын
Which part is stuck? The spindle or the covers?
@stevenlane729 Жыл бұрын
@billshowto I recently had to replace the Oring in a basin tap, the cover was cone shape, the thread was full of debris and maybe a little corrosion, that was a prick to remove. Great video once again, thanks for sharing.
@MyEmilie12345Күн бұрын
Did you take off the old tap seat before u put the new?
@ramk88Ай бұрын
do you have patreon Bill? you saved us thousands in plumber bills we definitely owe you so how can we contribute to you?
@billshowtoАй бұрын
Links are in the description 👍👍👍
@truongho931 Жыл бұрын
@billshowto Hey Bill I reseated my tap seats for the shower in my bathroom with the reseating tool. One of them (cold tap) had noticeable damage/crack (about a quarter of a millimetre). I eventually stopped because I was hesitant to shave any more copper off. I flushed everything and reattached everything. When I turned on the shower, 3 noticeable changes: - The shower head pressure was much weaker (I changed to another shower head and the pressure was still low). - And when turning the cold tap slightly after the hot water, it would get cold quickly. - Leak has significantly stopped. Are there any explanations and fixes for this? Logically, I thought I did everything right. I'm feeling defeated at the moment. 😭
@bosschichi9 ай бұрын
Hey Bill, if after reseating, new washers, valves etc and there's still a slow slight drip is that when you replace the seat itself with the tool shown in this clip? I think the answer is yes but wanted to ask before going ahead 🤣 After that next step is calling a plumber cos I only did new new bits and bobs listed above only 12 months prior 😢