Fix leaking dripping taps - Plumbers DONT want you to know !!!
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- Опубликовано: 3 июн 2024
- This is three most common causes for leaking and dripping taps and how to fix them DIY. I will show you what plumbers don't want you to know and save you thousands of dollars. Leaking drippings taps are due to the washers having a poor seal. this can be due to bad washers that need to be replaced or a worn out tap seat. The washer is simple to replace and i will show you step by step how to do it. The tap seat can either be restored with a resurfacing tool or you may need to replace the tap seat. Don't pay a plumber to remove your bathroom tiles and replace the tap assembly. There is a much easier and cheaper way to do it yourself for around $45. For more DIY and how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE.
Amazon product links Australia:
Tap reseating tool - amzn.to/45Jfz4h
Tap seat replacement kit - amzn.to/45PA2ol
Tap washers - amzn.to/3Pe2FWN
Hydro seal O-ring washers - amzn.to/3svx367
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Make sure the main water supply is turned off first👍👍👍👍
So glad you mentioned to turn off mains water stopcock at front of residence. This is an awesome video covering beginner washer replacement, intermediate refacing seats, and advanced replacement of tap seats for DIYers. Thank you so much.
you’re very welcome 👍
A great suggestion.
Also put the plug in the sink or bath tub so nothing goes down the drain! Many people dont do that and they lose things.
HELP 😢 PLEASE! I followed your video on how to do a simple washer change and now when I turn the bath taps on, water is coming through the wall.... What have I done wrong?
Magic. Thanks for this video. The new tap seat is what i was hoping for. Never new you could do that. You have saved me a plumber bill. Thank you so much.
You’re welcome 👍
Your a legend
I Had no idea that you could simply tap in a new valve face
Bloody brilliant Bill. My dad (retired plumbing industry) was very disappointed when I told him I fixed it myself with this videos help. He had even gone to his shed to get his old tool box.
Tap spanner! Thank you for using the name so I don’t have to walk around Bunnings showing teens a screenshot of some metal hexagon
A big thank you as I'm on the brink of having to change my bathroom sink washers myself 🤦♀ girl power to the rescue. I have to rummage through my fathers tool box to find the needed tools do most of the task. Watched this job done many times as a child so wish my luck 🤞
Another great, helpful video. Well done Bill. Your explanations are perfect, not over complicated and give confidence to the home handyman that they could do just about anything around the home.
You’re welcome 👍
Cheers mate! Appreciate your input and insight on such a simple repair that almost anyone can do. 👍🏼
Keep putting these simple and informative videos out Bill… fantastic work mate!!
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Thanks Bill. You are a legend. I find your videos are very practical and useful. All explained in a very thorough and straight to the point DIY friendly way.
You’re welcome, glad I can help👍
Love it. If you added a part about installing quarter or half turn taps, that could save even more money and effort for homeowners.
That may have to be a separate video. I’ll add it to my list 👍
Yes please
Thanks Bill. Great video that I will share with my daughter.
Can you make a video comparing the various materials used in hot & cold tap washers. There are so many choices, cheap & expensive, soft & hard, plastic & brass stems. Some wear out quickly.
I wondered why I had metal shavings coming out of my shower head, now I know I had a useless plumber 🤦🏻♀️ thanks for this 🫶🏻
Well done Bill..You only need to view the size of Plumber's advertisements to conclude many charge like wounded Bulls..
Great video Bill, I love the knock-up you made, excellent stuff. I was amazed 20 years ago when I came to Australia, that these old fashioned taps were still a thing. Ceramic washer taps were unheard off 😂
Super good video Bill!
Great video Bill. Very helpful
Nicely done!
This is so helpful - thank you
Thanks Bill. Great video.
You’re life saver ! Love your channel
Great video Bill❤
Great demo
Awesome presentation!!
Great building advice for the many Bill, always awesome.
Cheers Bill. You are a life saver 👍
Fantastic vid Bill 👏 thanks heaps for sharing
Great video! Thank you.
Legend. Super easy to follow. 👍
I love this channel I have learnt so much I can do myself around the house. Thanks Bill ! :)
Thanks for your video. I've never experienced a plumber actually flushing the taps after reseating, so now I know why I have to keep getting them back to fix dripping taps! Ceramic disc taps are the way to go though.
As always, easy-to-follow instructions and valuable information. Thanks for sharing.
superb video, id defo recommend turning off mains and flushin a toilet or running a tap to remove any system pressure!!
This is gold , thanks heaps mate, this is the exact problem I have!!!
Thanks Bill, I knew you would had a video on this. Great work like Always. Now onto the toilet running 😁
Love it great job
Thanks Bill 👍🏻 awesome 👏
Too easy. Awesome video. Subscribed
Thanks so much @billshowto I'm an elderly lady and my husband no longer can do handyman work. I'm excited to learn from you. I'm so very sad my husband is no longer able but it does mean I now get a chance to do things. Blessings and Thanks 😊❤😊
Thanks Bill! Followed your steps and it worked perfectly! :):) :):)
Quality content and video Bill.
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Thank you Bill another Master Class Video.
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Thanks mate your videos are fist class so professional.I am surprised you don’t have any sponsors. 👌👍😊
Great video I've done steps 1 and 2 for years to fix my taps but always thought how can I fix a tap fitting which has been refinished multiple times, never knew about the rethreader kit!! Will keep that in mind, if I ever get that far up s*^t Creek!!
I knew the first 2 tips but had no idea about the last. Great to know.
Thanks for your insights.
You’re welcome 👍
Thank you Bill a very well-made and perfectly explained video.
You’re welcome 👍
Thanks Bill for this excellent plumbing lesson👍👍
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FANTASTIC, AND EXTREMELY WELL PRESENTED. SIMPLY EXPLAINED DIFFICULT ACTIONS.
I LEARNT A LOT.
GREAT JOB.
I ACTUALLY HAVE A MASSIVE LEAKING TAP, AND NEED TO RESEAT THE COLD WATER. THE PLUMBER MADE IT WORSE.
You’re welcome 👍
Mate just joined your channel. Love your work ! Cheers
Thanks Bill, another informative video.
Coming from a first time home builder, your videos are always my go to when it comes to home improvement 🤙🏻
Unfortunately the way new houses are being built including mine, maintenance and repairs come much quicker than they should. Hope all goes well👍👍👍
Thank you so much Bill 👍
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The hardest part of the process so far has been that my tap cover does not just screw off lefty loosey, with 40 years of corrosion :)
Thanks
perfect,thanks mate
Thank you
legend - great vid
Excellent
Great video thank you. Does the new seat simply sit over the old one after the new thread has been created?
Thankyou, I'm going broke buying new washers that don't make any difference, will try the drill reseater tool as my hand driven one does SFA.
helps at times to open the tap a turn before you try to loosen the spindle, then you are just working on the thread minus any pressure/friction from the washer
Great tutorial for the girls, thanks.
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Thanks bro
Thank you!! 👍
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cheers Bill, very timely. I have a set of taps that are leaking again that I did the tap seats in years ago, I'm hoping another go with the reseating tool will do the job, but that hydroseal looks like a game changer if it doesnt!
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Hi, great video. What would you suggest would be the problem if you had a ceramic tap which was leaking? Same procedure?
Good job. That kit's been around for years. Haven't had a tap where I've had to go that far, but it's a good s option if required. There's one leak which is rare but you can add it to your list and that is the spindle o-ring.
I have done a few videos on this but on shut off valve’s. Exactly the same process but I’ll add it to the list in case people can’t find them👍
Top video mate. I’ve not seen these kits before. I thought the only option was just to reseat the old one. I recon teflon tape might be the go instead of lock tight though, as who knows, the replaced seat might need replacing again in 20 or so years. Thanks for sharing!
Loctite 567 .
with the tap seat replacement, it may still leak if the threads were made a little loose, and you can fix that with a bit of thread sealer
Hey bill can you still shave the seat on the hydro seal or does it have to be the original seat?
Let's get straight into this guys, let's do this 👌
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AWESOME
Can you do a video about old taps that have the hot ans cold coming out of 2 separate outlets
With that last tool....how many times do i spin it or do i spin until it wont anymore? Thanks
I have found is easier to reseat then put new 1/4 turn ceramic tap good for 100 years. Just clean the seat up with the tool no need for the insert if putting in the ceramic tap. Has its own seat. Bit expensive though. But I was desperate very old house.
after replacing the valve when I close the tap I have to tighten the tap so hard. does this means it's a worn out tap seat
👍 Don't tell a plumber 😂
Lol, they’re all watching too👍
@Billshowto/ anyone
What if the outer covers are stuck on tight? how do you solve that?
Hey Bill, if after reseating, new washers, valves etc and there's still a slow slight drip is that when you replace the seat itself with the tool shown in this clip? I think the answer is yes but wanted to ask before going ahead 🤣 After that next step is calling a plumber cos I only did new new bits and bobs listed above only 12 months prior 😢
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Hey Bill
I reseated my tap seats for the shower in my bathroom with the reseating tool. One of them (cold tap) had noticeable damage/crack (about a quarter of a millimetre). I eventually stopped because I was hesitant to shave any more copper off. I flushed everything and reattached everything. When I turned on the shower, 3 noticeable changes:
- The shower head pressure was much weaker (I changed to another shower head and the pressure was still low).
- And when turning the cold tap slightly after the hot water, it would get cold quickly.
- Leak has significantly stopped.
Are there any explanations and fixes for this? Logically, I thought I did everything right. I'm feeling defeated at the moment. 😭
Looks like Estilo Chrome Wall Top Assembly, $26.98 @ Bunnings
Great vid. My shower spindles are covered with some sort of clear silicone, preventing me from unscrewing them. Can i cut around this to unscrew the spindle?
You can cut the silicone out. The silicone is sometimes used to create a waterproof seal and prevent water from making its way into the wall cavity
@@billshowto Do i need to put more silicone down once im done changing the washers?
I'm watching you Billy 😂
Great video. I resurfaced using the drill bit but still leaking. Can i reseat the tap if i have already resurfaced twice? I just dont want to cause more issues trying to do it on the cheap. My wife is already suggesting a plumber
Sure can👍
How'd you go with reseating the tap?
Always put a little bit silicone behind the new seat. This is the tips from work. The rubber washer at the new seat sometimes can also cause leak. A little bit not much silicone absolutely can help.
Silicone may work but I haven’t tried. Loctite is what I would use👍👍👍
@@billshowto ture.loctite is also a great idea.
Hi bill, can you give some ideas , roughly how much charge install new hot water system ?
Would depend on what type of system your installing, where and the type/location of the old one.
I must have missed a step. why do we need to make new threads to install the new tap seats? couldn't the old tap seats be removed and screw in the new tap seats?
Hey Billy if you used the reseater tool to reface the brass why would you have to replace the tap seat afterwards?
Sometimes the seat has markings that would take excessive resurfacing and may be too far gone. The seat should be resurfaced as much as possible before installing the new seat either way to have it as clean/flat as possible 👍
@@billshowto Cheers for the heads up mate 👌
How do you know the thread is completely done?
Hi Bill, before the spindle part sometimes lucy is now a tighty. Can you provide solutions to this when that is stuck? I have damaged mine in the past but didn't care since I was replacing anyway
Which part is stuck? The spindle or the covers?
@billshowto I recently had to replace the Oring in a basin tap, the cover was cone shape, the thread was full of debris and maybe a little corrosion, that was a prick to remove.
Great video once again, thanks for sharing.
Another hint, if the plumber does have to be called to replace the hardware, and it is tiles, tell them to go in from the back. It is easier to repair a painted wall, or even carefully remove then reinstate bricks.
you better start avoiding the plumbers next time your on a work site😂
Lol 👍
When replacing the tap seat why do you need to make new threads, the previous seat would have had threads?
Great video Bill 👍 plumbers cost an arm and a leg, thats why they call them butchers 😂
Lol, I’ve never heard that before
What about for taps on the shower with only one spindle?
You may be referring to a mixer tap. I have a separate videos for this 👍
Hi Bill, don't forget to tell everyone to turn their main water tap off before they attempt this.
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The only problem to me is I couldn't remove the spindles as they are way deep inside the wall even I used the box wrench, still hard to unscrew it because it was stripped, still ended it up paying a plumber to do it. Any taps from old houses is just a headache as mine is 50 years old.
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too bad the reseating tool isn't available on Amazon anymore. Nor is it available in the USA.
I noticed that in America you only have the manual reseating tools available on Amazon. I didn’t add the links as I prefer the drill attachment style. You may be able to have them posted from Australia to the U.S but once again I’m not familiar with any differences if any that there may be. Next time in the U.S I’ll be sure to do videos on similarities and differences 👍👍👍
Sorry Im about as far from a plumber there is (preschool teacher) when you say flush it out...... define flush for the dummy in the comments please. 😂😂😂 thank you
I'm in the same boat but I took it as turn the main back on that will enable the water to be turned on and flush any dirt & shavings etc
Turn the mains back on. It will make a mess if it pours straight out out of the brass thread so best to remove the filter and let it pour out of the tap and the brass shavings will come with it.
@@melissabuckley5179 See my first thought was the mains..... but then I thought of all the water that would come out lol. Thought Id better check that he didn't mean spraying water in..... incase my initial thought floods the house 🤣🤣
exactly 👍
Where I work you need to caterfor the lowest common denominator. You did not tell them to turn the water off.
Did all this, still had to call a plumber.