How to REPLACE an OUTSIDE TAP in Australia | Includes a BLOOPER reel!

In this video, I'll show you how to replace an outside tap. I'll tell you what you need, why you need it, and how to use it, and explain it all in simple words!
I hope you enjoy the Bloopers reel at the end!
The big adjustable wrench discussion!
I did my research beforehand and was confident I was using the wrench the right way, leading with the large, fixed side. My son said it should be the other way, leading with the smaller side. We watched numerous videos and different people do it different ways! We decided that, when it comes to the "correct" way to use a wrench, it depends on the job you're doing and who's doing it! I figure, in this case, I'm only turning a tap, so my way works fine.
🕒 Timestamp Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:20 Turn off the water at the mains
00:54 Using an adjustable wrench
01:49 Remove the tap
03:00 Things to check
03:32 Time for the thread seal
04:47 What's the coloured circle around my tap?
05:08 Screw on the new tap
06:11 Turn the water back on at the mains
07:42 Bloopers!
08:38 Thank you for watching. Please Like, Subscribe and Share.
Thank you for watching and supporting my channel!
See you next time!
At home with Karen.

[@AthomewithKaren]

I'm pleased with that little job! What did you think?

[@lynnie60w]

I think you did well in the end

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@lynnie60w Thank you! That's one more job I can cross off my to-do list.

[@How2Housewife]

You did better than I would have. I’m not an expert on how to use a wrench. Maybe it depends whether you are left or right handed 🤷‍♀️

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@How2Housewife only thing I know for sure is that the tap is fixed and I did it myself. 😁 and I'm happy about that!

[@reinhard9147]

Great explanation, you can compete easily with any pro plumber. Well done Karen and thank you for sharing.

[@AthomewithKaren]

Aww gee thank you! 🤩 and it's still working with no leaks or problems.

[@kevinbatty7820]

Just stumbled upon this video. Great work Karen. A real confidence booster for lay people to have a go at DIY. The blooper reel cracked me up! It's the kind of thing I would do more than you. lol! Keep up the good work! Cheers, :)

[@AthomewithKaren]

Thank you, Kevin! It's always been one of my goals to encourage people to have a go. Thank you for the lovely feedback. I'm glad you had a giggle! 😊

[@minmax05]

brilliant information! I never knew about which way to wind the thread seal or the "round the park" approach to the wrench. I just tried to take up tap apart because it is leaking but don't have the strength to shift it :-(

[@AthomewithKaren]

I'm glad it helped. They can be quite tight but as long as you know you're turning it the correct way, just give it a good pull. Good luck with it! 😊

[@helnbak9372]

Thank you. You made it look easy. 😊

[@AthomewithKaren]

It was a very hot and awkward job but definitely easier than I expected!

[@diannerose8030]

Thankyou👏 this explains it so well!

[@AthomewithKaren]

Thank you for the feedback, dianne rose. I'm so glad it helped! 😊

[@rebeccawoodbridge5172]

Loved this!

[@AthomewithKaren]

Thank you for the lovely feedback. I hope it helped! 👍

[@caravanart7321]

Love this.

[@AthomewithKaren]

I hope it helped. Thank you for your lovely feedback! 😊

[@mathewjentsch6519]

Awesome

[@AthomewithKaren]

I hope it helped. Thank you for the lovely feedback! 😊

[@judy101H]

Wonderful - nicely explained. Thanks Karen.

[@AthomewithKaren]

I'm glad it helped. Thank you for the lovely feedback. 😊

[@judy101H]

@@AthomewithKaren I’ve done it!! Well, actually my neighbour provided the muscle.

[@AthomewithKaren]

@@judy101H I'm grinning widely!! I can feel your joy and pride! Well done! Thank you for letting me know! 🤩🎉👍