Hi. I'm looking for some advice about my tap. When I turn it on it trickles and as I keep rotating it, it pour a little more, then I keep turning it and it slows down for a slow trickle to a complete stop even when turning it 'on'. The tap seems stiff. When I pull it up the water flow seems to increase.
Do I need to contact a plumber to fix or do I need a plumber to replace the whole tap unit?
Any advice would be great. Thanks everyone.
Category: Plumber , Posted by: Neil Grant , On: October 5, 2014 02:19
It is likely that the tap gland is broken or stuck. The galnds cost very little form any hardware store and are pretty simple to change.
Posted by: ExMil Gas Services Ltd, On: 2014-29-10 22:19
Hi Neil,
From your explanation it sounds as though the tap cartridge has come lose. It is a relatively straightforward fix if you are feeling adventurous or fairly inexpensive to fix should you want to call a plumber just in case.
Where are you based Neil, is there not a plumber on here who is registered in your area that might be able to come round and have a look?!
Posted by: Newport & Lane Kitchen & Bathroom Installations, On: 2014-29-10 21:33
Hi Neil
It sounds as if the tap head is clogged with limescale, you have 2 choices ;
1) Clean out and replace washers ( if its not a sealed unit)
2) Replace tap completely
Both choices can be DIY if you feel confident otherwise call a plumber
Posted by: Richard Hodson, On: 2014-29-10 20:50
hi....it is just a small repair but it can happen again if "worn" to cure problem you need a new tap insert or tap reviver(same thing) to cure problem.
Posted by: HEATWIZE LTD, On: 2014-29-10 19:25
Hiya SB Builders and Electrical Services answer is spot on would recommend changing taps though I'v found repairing them with new washers and such they don't really last.
Posted by: Heat Trend, On: 2014-06-10 20:09
Hello Agnes, it sounds like either the washer inside the tap has become dislodged or the end of the spindle holding it may be broken. It is a common problem with old taps and sometime relatively new ones. Without taking it apart it would be impossible to say. It may just need a new washer or may require the whole tap to be replaced. I am not a qualified plumber I stress, but it would be best to have one come out to take a look to rectify the problem. I hope this helps you a little. Kind regards Simon
Posted by: SB Builders, On: 2014-05-10 21:05