Fixing a tap, in this case a jamming tap/faucet by changing the insert (from a reviver kit that also contains the knob). Also shows removing the washer.
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@thehobbymachinistnz10 ай бұрын
The puller is a good idea if it is stuck. Thanks Ben.
@BensWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Certainly works. I have previously tried all sorts of brutality. Then I got that puller for another job, and hen it came to changing another tap washer I just made the adaptor in the shed. Many thanks for watching!
@MarkMcCluney10 ай бұрын
Another goodie Ben, thank you. May I suggest throwing a few towels into the sink for fear of dropping tools in there? Especially a porcelain wash basin. Cheers mate.
@BensWorkshop10 ай бұрын
For a porcelain sink that is a fantastic idea! Many thanks for sharing that tip and for watching!
@MrFactotum10 ай бұрын
like the puller trick Ben 👍👍👍👍
@MarkMcCluney10 ай бұрын
Agreed. Getting the 'handle' off the tap is often the worst part.
@BensWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Cheers. Made the adaptor in a couple of minutes in the lathe. Makes that bit so easy! Many thanks for watching!
@BensWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Absolutely. I have tried all sorts of brutality before I had that puller and made the adaptor. I also have a selection of deep sockets and a breaker bar if the insert refuses to move to. I take no prisoners when it comes to taps!
@GrumpyTim10 ай бұрын
I had to do a similar job last week Ben, although, fairly typical of the stuff I get, there were a few more obstacles to overcome - the hot tap would barely turn on (usual problem with those taps jamming up), and the hot and cold stop valves for the washing machine wouldn't turn off (yes, an old washing machine with a hot and cold feed). The isolation valve for the hot supply didn't work and just started leaking, as they often do. The gate valve supplying the hot tank was seized solid and the cold water stop cock also wouldn't shut off. It took a bit of TLC to get the gate valve back working, the stop cock just needed the same and then it was plain sailing to replace the other 4 valves.
@BensWorkshop10 ай бұрын
That is a pain. If your gate valve does not work, you can block the header feed to the hot water tank with a demijon bung. Fits into a 28mm pipe! Many thanks for watching!
@GrumpyTim10 ай бұрын
@@BensWorkshop Cheers Ben, I think that was going to be my next port of call but luckily the gate valve freed off nicely in the end. Forgot to say in the last comment, great video, exactly the sort of hands on help folks are likely to need.
@BensWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Cheers Tim! You did say it freed off, but it was a general comment if you have to get around it not working.
@AliMackMechanical10 ай бұрын
Nice handy bit of information there buddy 👍
@BensWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Cheers Ali. Those knobs can be an arse when jammed on without a puller. Many thanks for watching!
@prime55310 ай бұрын
Pullers are a good job, have found myself pouring boiling water over taps and try pry them off, works sometimes only
@BensWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Get a two legged puller like mine, make the adaptor. A bit of scrap 2.5 mm welding rod. Works a treat! Many thanks for watching!
@unndellifejourney36835 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this to us, like and shared done her now🙂
@fabrizioviscardi4010 ай бұрын
Interesting tutorial - like 3
@BensWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Many thanks Fabrizio and thank you for watching!
@fabrizioviscardi4010 ай бұрын
Thanks to you too for sharing!@@BensWorkshop
@send2gl9 ай бұрын
How odd it was working with the wrong washer. Would not a new washer and WD-40 have resolved the issue?
@BensWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Finding a washer that would work long term would be the problem. Many thanks for watching!