Reseating tool - how to reseat a tap with a Faucet Reseater - Inspire DIY Kent Thomas

[@PrincessHVHHDSSS]

Thanks a million. This video is wonderful. You are the BEST. 🎉 I am about to re seat all my taps here, in my 1942 apartment. I have the re seating tool already, but didn't realize the second; "screw down for firmness", part of the apparatus. ✍🔧👼 Most educational. Especially loved you filming the shiny brass, as the re seating tool started to do its job, of re leveling the tap seat. That was so empowering. I've always been a bit unsure as to how many turns to do, and the "What am I trying to see" factor. It all makes sense the moment that I see your good work here. This video has eased my nerves, no end. 😆😂🤣🙏✍📝✏🗝🔧 My co worker Matt, explained the basic steps of "changing a tap washer/valve/stopper", (a decade ago), and I have been doing my own repairs ever since. It's a real self esteem boost to be able to handle most repairs around my own dwelling. I'm on a very humble wage, so the money I save doing everything myself, is a game changer. (Paying the mortgage solo) God bless you, for taking the extra time to share this with us all. Loved the verbal knowledge exchange the entire time. Such wisdom, on each step. Confirmed all the conscientious little things, that I also do, while repairing the taps.🙏🔧 Love in our Lord Jesus Christ, Princess Holly 👸🕊🌿🌳🌲🍀🌱🌴🕊

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Princess Holly, what a lovely comment to get today, One more thing I've learnt since ...once the tap is reassembled, don't close it down, instead leave the tap slightly open and as you turn the water back on it will flush away any filings from your grinding and not imbed them into the new valve. thank you (and god bless back at you).

[@ymfg9004]

Thanks so much Kent. I'm a 64 year old woman and after having a younger male friend change the washer in my bathroom hot tap it still leaked, both dripping and leaking out around the spindle. Following your video I was able to buy one of the reseating tool and service the spindle and reseat the tap with no more leaks. I love the way people like you share your knowledge and skills to help others get things done.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey YM, you are welcome, and thanks for the lovely message …I’m glad it helped👍 Kent

[@bowendawson8415]

Just a helpful tip ive learnt, turn on the mains water first before closing the tap, helps to wash out any fillings on the seat, if i single file gets on the seat and on the washer, the drip will never stop

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Bowen, that tip👍👍 well done mate, I have changed to doing this too now, Kent

[@spiritlevelstudios]

thanks for this reminder. I had to do a lot of grinding and heaps of shavings came through when flushing it. Good peace of mind to get them cleared out first thing.

[@martintheron1386]

Yeah,tap reseat has fine thread,tap has coarse thread - tell me how to screw fine thread into coarse thread?

[@Mindless_One]

@@martintheron1386 You can not,,, you brought the wrong Tap Re-seat tool ( i think ),,, always check you threads before buying the tool,, it will be either a course thread or fine thread,,, just turn your water Off and then remove your Spindle and take it to your local Hardware store if you don't know,,, they will help you out-.

[@sangram6848]

Top notch. Thanks for putting extra efforts with all the different camera angles.

[@InspireDIY]

Glad you liked it Sangram, thanks for the lovely comment! 🤙Kent

[@fookriver]

Bought exact same washer replacement kit, made me smile.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Kevin, thanks for the nice comment mate, glad you liked the video 👍 Kent

[@emmaanastasi2441]

Thank you. Now I have the confidence to use my tap reseating tool to fix my drippy kitchen tap!

[@InspireDIY]

Good on you Emma👌 Cheers, Kent

[@sangram6848]

Let us know how did you go mate.

[@NetworkDirection]

Thanks Kent, you're a legend

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks for the lovely comment, I appreciate it. Cheers, Kent

[@BAdventures]

I had to reseat 2 taps. Used polishing compound on the tool. Helps collect the shavings and cleaner result. Good work and tutorial 👍

[@InspireDIY]

That’s a great tip B Adventures 👌well done mate. Kent

[@BAdventures]

@@InspireDIY Now I'm up to 6 taps lol. Spent all weekend on it. Never been done before. Worth doing properly and stop further erosion and damage.

[@InspireDIY]

What a plumbing legend🤙 good stuff mate - and thanks for the share. Kent

[@CJ-ft9yo]

Really good video esp running through the troubleshooting seating tool grinding on one side - that bit very useful

[@InspireDIY]

Cheers CJ🤙 Kent

[@brianperkins4155]

Well done. I wish I had come across your video on KZbin before I fixed the taps on my shower yesterday. Many thanks.

[@InspireDIY]

Did we do it the same way Brian?

[@johnfleischer3770]

Great video. I was a little unsure about how to use the re-seating tool but this helped a lot. Thanks.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey John, that’s very kind of you to say, I’m glad it helped, well done 👍 Kent

[@behramcooper3691]

I would flush the filings off the open tap using an external jet of water say a squeeze bottle, before boxing the tap and opening up the mains. Nevertheless, great video. Thanks.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Behram, that’s a great suggestion, I have learnt to do this too since shooting this video👍 thanks mate, Kent

[@B_Evo]

Hi Kent, Im a sorta newby in the DIY stakes but gaining confidence with the types of stuff youve shown here with the taps(indoor and outdoor). Changing the washers and cleaning the faucet with new o-rings, I did that to a couple of my taps. I do have one tricky job to do yet...my laundry tap(same sorta thing as your kitchen tap replacement video) would be super simple BUT... the damn nut under the sink looks to be RUSTED ON !! Bugger. I might have to 'muscle' that one off to extract the culprit I reckon. I have stop valves on my laundry tap so water fountains shouldnt be happening. I dont have proper plumber tools for that nut so like yourself...Im going to use an extension on my ratchet socket set...should sort it. BTW..Kent, it just so happens your name + surname by coincidence are my FIRST TWO names! ... (not my surname though). My initials are KTB. I had to look twice to see that Google wasnt playing tricks on me in the name thing... ps..your vids are super clear to watch and understand. Now if I could just figure out why my shower has the least pressure in my whole house it'd be a perfect world. I had a plumber in and he did a new kitchen tap install and all my tap washers too at the time, but he couldnt tell me a good reason on the shower (lack of) water pressure. Other bathroom taps have great pressure! ....... cheers to ya. 😁

[@richierich1283]

MAGIC GREATT STUFF THANKS

[@TaniaKennington]

This was a really helpful video. I followed it to a T and now the tap that has dripped for far too long no longer drips and I saved myself the $200 quoted for the job. Thanks Kent :)

[@InspireDIY]

Hey User, that's freakin awesome - you gained a skill and saved yourself $$ going it. let's go to the pub! Kent

[@hookbeak3516]

With a long wait due to lockdown & still waiting .... decided to get on You Tube & learn a little more about the reseating tool, mentioned by the last plumber. Your mini cam views are very helpful Kent. Keep up the good work.

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks Hook Beak, I’m glad it helped 🤙Kent

[@paullake1322]

Great vid - Simple’s and informative thankyou

[@David-xb1ji]

Thanks for the video, I'll be trying this tomorrow

[@InspireDIY]

Good on you David👌 Kent

[@kymjade8601]

Perfect video. Thanks so much for making DIY easy!!

[@InspireDIY]

You are so welcome Kymjade, thanks for the lovely comment too! Kent

[@Giovanni-Learning-and-Stuff]

Thank you to this video - I did it and fixed the problem. This video helped a lot

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Giovanni, I love it when someone finds success with a little DIY, well done! Kent

[@alfalders3020]

Ripper video. Thank you very kindly 👍

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks Al, lovely comment mate 🤙Kent

[@the_voice_of_reason]

Excellent. Best one I’ve seen. I will be doing this tomorrow. Thank you.

[@InspireDIY]

That’s awesome, let us know how you get on.. and any tips for other players 👌 cheers mate, Kent

[@phoenixcompanygaming9336]

Hey mate . Thanks for that . Those little tips helped a lot . All fixed here thanks again for the video

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Phoenix, we’ll done mate👍I’m glad it helped. Cheers for letting me know. Kent

[@tuanphap3186]

Hi, I did it too, 😊 thank you so much for your video. Just 1 question, how come when I install back, and open the main valve the tap always is on and water running, and I have to turn the tap off. Is there any step that I missed ? Will this effect my hot water reduce the temperature?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey mate, is the water running when the tap is closed? Dripping or running? Could be a damaged valve - if you have a spare I would change it out as my first test👍 let me know how you get on. Kent

[@marshallh9]

I know this is an old video but I thought I would comment on the technique. My reading of the instructions, having dived in without reading the instructions initially, is that the collar is not for applying pressure to the cutter. If you use it for that purpose it will bind and you end up gouging grooves into the seating face. In fact I believe it should be backed off so that it almost holds the cutter off the seat. Hold in place and then skim the seat, slowly winding the collet in until the cutter moves smoothly without any chatter. This ensures the face is smooth and level and there is no danger of gouging and damaging the sealing face.

[@olivechopper]

Great tip Marshall👌 thanks mate, Kent

[@davidseet1560]

Thank you! Saved me $$$.

[@InspireDIY]

Good on you David, thanks for the comment, and letting me know🤙 Kent

[@lowkeyconvert8971]

is there also a drill version of this as i've seen other people use it to reseat taps? I guess this more "manual", "less modern" version would be more slow and therefore careful in not reseating too far as I understand that causes problems too.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Lowkey, I have used both now, the hand tool is slow and labour intensive but so cheap so I guess that suits if it’s not a frequent job. Cheers mate👍 Kent

[@d.vsinghbali7550]

Very helpful. Thank you 🎉

[@InspireDIY]

Glad it was helpful mate, Kent

[@treefarm3288]

Thanks for the video, it was helpful. In my case the seat was the only problem, but my tool was old and the middle tensioning section took a while loosen so the grinder would stop digging in. Probably due to my using direct from creek water, there was significant corrosion, and it took about 100 turns to get to the shiny metal. The teeth of the grinder end were full.

[@InspireDIY]

Well done tree farm, you got there in the end🤙 Kent

[@rosscom8860]

Hi Kent, do a video on repairing washer / seals in a universal washing machine tap. They have a different tap washer as water has to go up centre for the second (washing machine) tap and a couple more O-rings. Thanks.

[@InspireDIY]

Great suggestion RosscoM 👌I’ll put it on the list. Cheers, Kent

[@realisticrenovating]

Too easy!! And a nice handy little cheap tool to keep in a tool box 👍

[@olivechopper]

Yeah, I'm surprised I've never owned one till now!

[@bobbyplaylist2168]

Great video

[@InspireDIY]

Cheers bobby🤙 Kent

[@haloaum]

Thanks. Helps a lot.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Haloaum, glad it helped mate🤙 Kent

[@CJSPENO]

Perfect vid . Thanks

[@InspireDIY]

Cheers CJ, you are very kind😉 Kent

[@lionelps8690]

Hi quality, great camera shots, and narrated so well! Subscribing !

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks Lionel, great to have you on board mate👍. What fix-ups, projects or improvements have you got coming up? Kent

[@lionelps8690]

@@InspireDIY new place last week, starting with the plumbing!

[@InspireDIY]

Congrats on the purchase 🎉 you are gonna be a busy bloke then!

[@Gaiaempower]

Great vid. Thanks

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks Gaiaempower 👍 Kent

[@mattaylor3856]

I have exact set you show in video after watching your video I got the taps off but now I’m having trouble removing the actual mixer in the middle if you could help please

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Mattaylor, I believe it is held by a nut to a threaded section below base of spout. best of luck ...let me know if it turns out to be different than what I describe. Kent

[@mets23q]

Is it necessary to make sure there's no water inside while your doing this?

[@olivechopper]

Hey Mets, nah it really doesn’t matter👍 Kent

[@mets23q]

@@olivechopper cheers mate one more thing what do you have to do to flush the shavings out after your done?

[@olivechopper]

Great question mate, and several legends in the comment thread have addressed this.. leave the tap open and turn on water supply to flush filings away - otherwise they can embed into the new valve and score the seat again. Best of luck, Kent

[@trexkitten]

Good video, I've used an old one of these but its a drill attachment and overkill for everyday, so good to see the big green sheds one in action. Most cross taps (as in I've never seen one without in 10 years of handy womaning) have a security nut underneath so you can remove the handle so you can get the handle off and take off the flange and have full access to the spindle for inspection/maintenance, you need a tool called an anti-vandal tap spanner to release it its basically a bent two prong fork. Its always best to take the head and flange off completely rather so you can clean/lubricate all the thread connections and make sure the handle isn't getting stuck with grime/scale in the anti-vandal nut thread, and also then you don't have to be so careful when using the spanner as most of the pretty parts are safely out of the way.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Handywoman Trexkitten, that's great input thank you. Kent

[@PatrickKennedyTravel]

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[@kk_land4403]

Loved it.. Cheers

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks KK_land👍😊Kent

[@mrmr314]

Cheers. But we need the tool and kit. Easier just to get a plumber hahahaha?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey mrmr, we’ll yes you could🤔 it depends on each person’s circumstances I guess, I know that this tap won’t be the only one I come across needing reseating so the tool was a better option for me👌 all the best. Kent

[@awoodward37]

For metal on metal, shouldn't I use tape tread?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Andrew, if you are re-installing the tap using a fibre washer then there is no need👍, without the fibre washer yes, teflon thread seal tape PTFE is the next best thing. Best of luck mate, Kent

[@awoodward37]

@@InspireDIY Thanks! Ive been over doing it then...

[@InspireDIY]

Haha, no leaks at your place👌

[@Ozbikerbsa]

The tap seat reamer’s last for years. I still use my dads he was a plumber it must be 80 years old.

[@InspireDIY]

Cheers Ozbikerbsa, probably a quality tool like all the ol’boys have👌..and a happy new year to you mate, Kent

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

"Neither have I". So what can I learn from you?

[@InspireDIY]

I don’t know mate, I learn stuff as I go a lot of the time …I love having a crack at things though👍Kent

[@MyMrGreedy]

Beauti

[@tuanphap3186]

🙏🙏🙏

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks mate 👍 Kent

[@johngoard8272]

BIG mistake mate !! you should leave the tap turned on as you turn on the water supply to flush out any swarf(filings) out of the body of the tap to prevent the debris from embedding itself in the new washer and possibly score the new seat you have just made in the tap body. This can be a little messy unless the water supply shut off valve is near the tap you are sorting out enabling you to shut it off quickly after the "grindings" as you refer to them as have cleared the tap body cavity.

[@InspireDIY]

Yes👌 you are on the money and absolutely right John. Well done and thanks for adding to the knowledge shared here. Since this video I have been utilising this tip with good results. Cheers, Kent

[@johngoard8272]

@@InspireDIY Thanks mate and just for the money you don't really need one of those kits you can buy just the new "O" rings and body washer (it is very often the case that the old is reusable or use some of that white PTFE plumbers tape) so the body washer unless really chewed up the old one will suffice. Dad and I used to use just plain old Vaseline for the lubricant (it lasts forever) and on taps that can be completely disassembled we used to clean the inside of the tap body where the spindle goes through with a few twists of a fine steel wool and just enough to take off any calcium build up (and just flush out the debris if any). The washer itself I find that "Doust" brand tap washers are really good even if the seat has not been ground down (in an emergency) that will give you an extra bit of time to get the other tap sealing components. The body I find needs cleaning from time to time as the crud does build up under what you refer to as the hood I do them every few months when cleaning the bathroom. But just use the method that suits you really. Just a word of caution only buy a good tap reseating tool because some of the cheaper ones have too much "play" between the spindle and spindle guide😉

[@mets23q]

Thanks mate just the answer i was looking for