Repairing a dripping tap by washer replacement and regrinding seat

[@MrGraemeb2022]

Hi Mike, thanks very much for taking the time to posting this very helpful video clip. Much appreciated.

[@diydoctor]

No worries Geoff, There is a lot of fear about trade toolslike this when in reality anyone can use them with a little common sense

[@diydoctor]

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[@eddieproutprout4731]

Thanks Mike ..Reseated all my taps...only drip in the house is the daughters boyfriend now..lol..

[@diydoctor]

DIY Doctor Time to reseat him then Eddie......In someone elses lounge!

[@hasteya]

That was excellent..thanks SO much!

[@Razorsharp1945]

Thank you for that Info you have just save me heap of $$$$$$$

[@diydoctor]

Glad we helped. Keep clicking in

[@BenGreenway1]

Will this help if there is quite a deep (few visible mms) nick in the seat? I have previously tried remoulding using some waterproof epoxy to fill the gap, but wondering if i can reseat to get a cleaner/better finnish.

[@diydoctor]

+Ben Greenway It certainlt can't make it any worse Ben. might take a while to grind down that sort of depth but it should be possible

[@BenGreenway1]

Great thanks

[@theot71]

What happens if you cut too much into the seat. Lot's of warnings about this. I have a leak and very stiff taps on the kitchen sink. Would lubricating the spindles make the taps smoother to use? Is there a situation where the spindles need to be replaced. I am dealing with taps that are about 40 years old, and maintenance has not been happening.

[@diydoctor]

+Theo You simply dont cut too much into the seat Theo. As we say in the video and on the website page, just do a little at a time until the drip stops. If the drip does not stop the tap is ruined anyway so time for a new one. It is unlikely that a spindle should need replacing as there is no real wear on the spindle itself, a little WD 40 will release any reluctance for it to turn and, once again, if the spindle is actually broken or damaged the cost and difficulty of obtaining the correct spindle probably far outweighs the cost of the tap

[@nash7862]

Very helpful THSNKS

[@diydoctor]

+Nash786 No probem Nash, happy to help

[@diydoctor]

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