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Plumbing: How To Replace Seized/Dripping Tap Glands
A quick instructional video on what to do if your basin tap has seized up and/or is dripping. You can sometimes try to give these a really good clean/de-scale, but you're generally better off replacing them outright.
This video talks you through how to replace the tap glands, in an easy, step-by-step way.
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This video talks you through how to replace the tap glands, in an easy, step-by-step way.
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Plumbing: How To Replace a bath shower mixer tap
Просмотров 53 тыс.5 лет назад
A Plumbingwerx instructional video on how to replace a bath shower mixer tap, from start to finish. More videos coming soon, so subscribe to stay updated.
Big Wipes Demo, High Speed Before and After
Просмотров 565 лет назад
A quick demo of just how well Big Wipes work. I had the opportunity to replace a customer's tap, so gave it a clean with some Big Wipes, to show just how well they work. Was unable to remove some of the more stubborn, and crusted limescale, but you'll notice there's a big difference between the Before, and After.
Plumbingwerx: Replacing a side entry fill valve, time-lapse
Просмотров 1915 лет назад
Time-lapse recording of a side entry filling valve being replaced inside a concealed cistern. Please remember to like, share, and SUBSCRIBE, to find out when new videos are uploaded.
Replacing a basin waste and trap, time-lapse video
Просмотров 315 лет назад
Timelapse recording, replacing a basin waste, and trap. Feel free to like, share, and SUBSCRIBE to be notified when new videos are added.
Plumbing: how to replace the washer on a flush valve letting by into WC pan
Просмотров 65 тыс.5 лет назад
A quick plumbing how to video, on what to do if your cistern is letting water into the pan. This is for an Ideal Standard/Armitage Shanks flush valve, and shows how to replace the washer and clip (part number: SV01967), in the cistern. Remember to hit like, and subscribe, for more videos soon.
Replacing the internal parts of a cistern; time-lapse
Просмотров 1005 лет назад
A time-lapse video, replacing the old flush siphon, float valve, and close couple kit on a toilet. Replaced with new Fluidmaster parts, the Pro45B bottom entry fill valve, the Fluidmaster Push Button Cable Dual-Flush Valve, and a generic close couple kit. Recorded by Plumbingwerx at Cafe Barcelona, Streatham.
Ten Best Combi Boiler Warranties
Просмотров 2435 лет назад
A quick run-down of the ten best/longest combi boiler warranties, offered by manufacturers, currently available in the UK.
found this video, and finally no more annoying noise. And thanks for providing the part number
Hey, glad I could be of help. All the best!
I changed my washer after switching valve off, now water won't cone back on when turning valve
I'm sure you've figured this out already, but there's something wrong with the valve. Are you able to replace it?
The bits you skip over are the most important/tricky parts of the job lol. Still good tho 😂
In my mind I was skipping them because they were the easiest bits! Some of the parts sometimes get a little stiff, so it's literally just a case of pulling them off firmly. You'll be fine. :)
The one bit i need is how to get the retaining clip off!!
Came to the replies to say the same. Literally skipping the exact bit I wanted to see explained 🤦♂️
Thank-you 👍
You're very welcome - always happy to help.
You fast forwarded the bit I’m trying to figure out 💀
The clip essentially just "pops" out. There's not much to it, and worst case scenario if you break it, you can buy a replacement. Best of luck!
Hi. Done everything you said in the video & after about 10 minutes water started running down the back of the bowl again. Any other advice you can give to stop it? Thanks.
Hello. If you've done everything in the video, and water is still getting through, I would recommend getting in a professional. Can't fix it for you remotely, I'm afraid. Best of luck!
Ok, will do. Thank u for your reply, appreciate it. 👍🏻😍
@@cma746, no problem at all. Always happy to help, and wish I could do more, but some things just have to be done in person.
Excellent, instructive video from a good artisan and teachet
Hahaha! I'll give you that tenner next time I see you! Seriously, though; thank you very much - that's very kind of you to say so.
Hi, I don't have isolation valves on my pipework in the bathroom, I want to change both the bath mixer taps & the basin taps, where do I need to turn the water off? I have a cylinder cupboard in the bathroom with a water tank in.
Hello Ste. If you're not too sure what you're doing, then I'm sorry to say that the simplest thing you can do is switch it off at the mains, and let it all drain out. Best of luck, pal!
@@plumbingwerx Thanks, will turning the main water suplly off isolate both the hot & cold?
It'll isolate the mains, which will stop the cylinder and CWSC filling back up, as long as you drain it.@@YORKEE
@@plumbingwerx Thanks mate.
Spot on, just what i needed to fix mine. Thanks. got mine off amazon also by using the part number.
Thanks for the positive comment, and glad to hear it was helpful. Have a great weekend!
Awesome looks just like my issue. Changing them in all three toilets as we live in hard water area and the seal looks minging AF
Glad to be of help, buddy!
Using the adjustable spanner incorrectly when undoing the tap glands, oh dear. Tapping one directly onto a ceramic basin to release the shroud, fraught with danger that one. Also, I don't think the hot came off the right hand side matey. Terrible video of how not to do the job.
Hello Gary. Thanks for the constructive criticism. Always willing to learn, so when you have a moment please do post a video of your correct way of doing things; I'm always willing to learn. Have a great one
Clown@@plumbingwerx
How NOT to do it @@plumbingwerx
is it literally just the seal shrinking in size over use making it leak since the replacements look a lot wider
Could be. Usually it's a bit of muck that gets in there and stops it sealing correctly.
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Thanks for the comment Mark - always nice to meet a fan. Take care, pal!
Managed to change washer but didn't lock it as it hits the plastic float cold feed coming in, tested few times no leaks
Hey, if it works: it works! Happy days. :)
My partner is bloody useless so this has helped me massively! 😂 thank you
Aww, well I'm sure they try hard, so give them some credit for that, at least. Happy to help!
I’ve done this on three toilets at once, two perfect now. The third is now worse somehow? Any thoughts on why that might be? I have cleared any debris out I think but not made a difference.
Hard to say what the issue might be without seeing it in person. There are a few reasons why this may happen: 1/ There's still some dirt/debris in there which has "cemented" itself in, and isn't being removed. 2/ There's some kind of deformity/irregularity in the moulding that's revealing itself. 3/ The new washer has some kind of deformity/irregularity in it, which is preventing it from sealing correctly. 4/ The mechanism itself is faulty, and not allowing the washer to drop fully, and create a seal. Like I said, it's hard to know exactly what the issue is without seeing it in person, so if you've had to luck with just replacing the washer I would say to replace the removable section of the flush valve itself, and seeing how you go. Thanks,
@@plumbingwerx Thanks for the advise. I do not see any obvious issues in the cistern or the seal. Equally the mechanism seems OK too. I guess I will try switching the mechanism with one of the other toilets to see if that works next.
@@MatW1234, sounds like a good plan. Process of elimination, and all that jazz.
great vid mate cheers saved me a few punters!
Happy to help, pal!
Thanks! Easy work.
Glad I could help. :)
Thanks for the video, took me literally 5 mins to change and saved me what I thought would be a call out!
Hello Robert. Happy to have been able to help, and glad to hear it was useful. Thanks for the positive comment, too. Have a great one!
Your hot and cold look like they are both on 15mm my hot tap is 22mm and my cold is 15mm
Hello Michael. That's absolutely fine - the principle is still exactly the same. Thanks
I’ve just replaced this seal on our toilet and it kept dripping after i changed it. I took the seal out to check for debris and dirt and everything looked clean, gave it a wash under the tap just in case, and then after two or three times of trying i replaced the seal again but as i pushed the washer in it clicked into place which i hadn’t felt the last few times and now it’s fine, so maybe it was that the clip wasn’t in right the first few times. Thanks for the video, looking forward to the water bill reducing now!!
Hello Tom. Glad to have been of service, and happy to hear that everything worked out well in the end. Thanks, and all the best!
How much does this cost for you to do? Whats best email/number to contact you?. London Area ofc
Hello, and thanks for the question. I don't cover the whole of London, but please feel free to email me on info@plumbingwerx.com, and I'll do my best to help. Thanks
Hi, if you want to replace the tap with the exact same tap, after closing the water from the mains, can you just take the tap out from the top two nuts and then fit the new tap?
Hello. That's pretty much all you need to do, yes. Make sure to tighten them each a little at a time - don't fully tighten one side, then the other. But yes, that would be all you need to do. Thanks
Thanks for the video, helped me out alot! Sometimes I wish school teaches us these basic household skills rather than some subject that I've never touched since then.
Thanks for the feedback. You and me both! Things like this should be touched on in school, in my opinion - there are many jobs that I turn up to that can be easily resolved with some basic knowledge. Thanks
Great video very informative but I’ve seen a lot videos on how to replace the valve seal however what you fail to mention (as others do) is how do you determine what diameter seal you need to buy? because there are a lot different sizes and types available. So if it’s damaged it can be difficult to to determine the original dimensions any help would much appreciated cheers.
Thanks for the feedback. If you know what make and model of valve you have then you just buy the seal for that one. It's not a case of one valve having multiple seals. Thanks
@@plumbingwerx thanks for your feedback I understand one valve doesn’t have multiple seals but how do you know what make of valve you have in the first place ie where do you find the model number etc ??
@@reflexxtr Right, I understand what you mean now. They don't usually have the model number written on them. Or ever, actually. But the one good thing is that manufacturers have decided to make them all look different to one another. Your best bet is to isolate the supply to the cistern, remove the existing valve, take it to your local plumbing shop, and ask them to help. That's about the best advice I can give you over this, I'm afraid. Thanks,
So I replaced the seal as shown to stop a stream of water running down the back of the pan but I still get a very very small dribble. It's massively improved but was wondering if these seals are prone to "weeping" a small amount of water.
They can be, like anything. It may be worth taking it out again, and checking along the inside rim of the cup/the section that stays in the cistern. Sometimes a bit of dirt/grit can get stuck there. At the same time, while it's out, you can check the state of the seal on the diaphragm washer. Thanks
Great except for the really difficult bit of taking off the locking nut is sped up and with no explanation.
That's a fair comment. The locking nut is just clipped into place, and is pulled/wiggled out (use a pair of grips, as it makes it easier) until it pops off. There's honestly not much to it, and it's not difficult after you've done it once. If it was difficult then it's likely the part had partially seized up on your one, which I'm sorry to hear about. Hope everything else went well for you, at least.
@@plumbingwerx I was worried I was going to break something as I prised it off. But you're right, it wasn't too difficult. Really useful video. Cheers.
@@yokohamatomohawk1840 , always happy to help, and glad to hear all was well in the end.
Hi, thanks this is really useful! Can I replace a bathroom mixer tap with shower attachment, to just a straightforward mixer tap with no shower attachment? We want to install a shower and remove the old shower attachment. Thanks, Sarah
Hello Sarah. Thank you very much - glad it helped. Absolutely, yes. As long as you can attach the pipework to the tap, it doesn't matter what the tap looks like, or does. Best of luck!
Hi, this is great, thank you. If the tap comes already assembled to the legs, do you need to remove them first?
Brilliant video thanks
Great video Thank you! You will save me ££££'s !😀
Great video. Wud not imagine u as a man with a tattoo on his head based on your voice lol
Where can I buy the whole flush valve like the one on video ? My problem is the plastic at the top (where you press) broke ..
Hello Stan. Any plumbing merchant should be able to supply you with one. My one of choice is City Plumbing, and they have branches nation wide. Thanks, and best of luck.
Thanks for sharing
I used this video a year ago to replace the seal on one of my toilets at home and it was very useful. However I've come to replace a seal on another toilet, but the way the flush valve is fitted, I can't turn it anticlockwise to take it out of the "cage" it clips into, as the body of it is already pressed up against the back of the cistern, so it can't be rotated further. Have you seen this before? Is there anything I can do to fix this?
Could try reaching down and rotating the cage clockwise?
@@NathanJ281 will the cage rotate just with a bit of pressure? I always thought those were pretty tightly screwed into the cistern from both sides so wouldn't rotate nicely. I can give it a try though!
@Daintydiaries recommended you 👍
That's very kind of you - thank you very much.
I have a tap just like this and all of a sudden when the lever is down and facing the direction of hot, water starts flowing. Doesn't even need lifting up, then I struggle trying to stop water flowing and all I'm getting is cold water no matter where I turn the tap. No idea why it's started doing that 🤔
Sounds like you need a new tap, I'm afraid. Or maybe to just replace the tap glands.
@@plumbingwerx sorted it, it's a mixer tap and the cartridge inside was shattered in pieces, just replaced that and now all is well. Saved abit of money 😁
@@Klanezy Unusual for the cartridge to be in such a poor state, but glad to hear you've got it all sorted, and saved some cash in the process. :)
Brilliant mate
Glad I could help.
Great video
Thank you very much - glad I could help.
Thank you for the clear instructions. We had exactly this issue. The diaphragm washer wasn't perished but I replaced it anyway. The drip, drip, drip into the pan is still there though. Is it a case now of replacing the whole flush system?
Hello. So, if it's still dripping into the pan it may be that there's a small bit of dirt/debris stuck on the inside of the flush valve itself; the part that stayed inside the cistern, when you removed the other section. Try popping it out first, and then giving everything a good clean, then placing it back again.
What is the part number for this please? I have the same flush valve
Hello Rob. No idea off the top of my head. Am sure you could find it easily enough with a quick search, or visit to your local plumber's merchant. Best of luck
how do I isolate hot and cold water taps on bath without having to take off bath panel as its sealed in? its a Valiant combo boiler
If you're on a combi boiler simply isolating the mains supply to the property will turn off both your hot, and cold water supply.
good video,but what to don if it still leaks into the pan after the washer is replaced?
Check for any dirt or debris around the rim, where the washer sits. Also, check that the new washer is actually in a good condition. Failing that, call a professional - there's only so much you can do yourself before calling someone who knows exactly what else to look for.
Thanks! Concise, accurate--tip-top advice
Thanks for the appreciation, Jim. Glad I could help. :)
@@plumbingwerx Getting the stuff @ B&Q tomorrow. Thanks again
Wow! I want to do this but should I dismantle and go to the hardware store and see if they have the same sizes parts? 🤔
Hello Suny. It depends on which country you're in, and what you want to do. Most parts for toilets are sized universally, so it's there's never a guarantee, but they should fit. Feel free to hit me up if you have more questions. Thanks
@@plumbingwerx hey Ivo! Thanks for the reply! I live in South Africa haha. Hopefully I can take a pic and the hardware store can help. If not I guess my DIY will be turn to Call the Plumber.
@@sunylou3992 I had an idea you weren't UK based. Not sure how things are done in SAF, but always happy to give advice if I can. :)
Thx
Happy to help.
I always disconnect the over flow It lets you get to the back and see what you are doing Thanks for the video and i gave you a like like
Hello Toga. Very kind of you, and much appreciated. Have a great one
Hello mate just wondered, I’ve got water dripping through to the basin and it flushing by itself about every 10 seconds. So I’ve turned it off, cleaned up the rubber and it’s still doing it. Any ideas what I can do to try and help whilst we’re waiting on a plumber? Thank you!
Hello. If it's flushing by itself it sounds like you have a self-flushing valve, which isn't what this one is. If you've already got a plumber on the way the best thing to do is just avoid using it (if you can, I know it's not always possible), and turn the water off to avoid water waste. Best of luck!
I changed the diaphragm but still leaking what else can it be ?
Hello Sebastiano. When you say "leaking", can you be more specific? If the water is still going through into the pan, it's possible the diaphragm isn't seating correctly, or that there's a bit of dirt still stuck there, which is causing it to not create a proper seal. Without seeing it in person, I'm a little limited in how much I can actually help. Thanks, and best of luck.
@@plumbingwerx thank you very much for the reply! I wonder if changing the whole unit would help as otherwise I tried everything.
@@sebastianomandala7936 if you've tried everything else, and it hasn't worked, then I'm afraid that may be the only option you have left. Thanks
there is a black hook that sits over the main barrel of the filling part, when you smack down the button violently it does dislodge
I am sorry, I still don't know how to get under the tub. What did you do to get there? All plumbing videos start with all the pipes exposed, but how to get to them? 😒
Hello Ania, Each bath tub is different, which is why videos don't tend to show this. Your bath will usually have a bath panel which can be removed. Once this has been removed it will expose the pipework. I can't be any more help without actually seeing it, I'm afraid. Thanks
@@plumbingwerx no problem, thank you for your kind reply.
@@aniawo5119 Hello Ania. Always happy to help, if I can. Thanks, and best of luck.