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.
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?
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.
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 🤞
Go girl power !! I've seen my dad replace washers many times, and fix cars. I've replaced washers myself, but never done a reseat. This video was awesome. Extra knowledge.
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 😊❤😊
Missed a few tips here. Turn off the water first. Open the tap valve as it makes it easier to remove spindle. When you tap a thread as in for the new seat always go 1/2 turn forward and 1/4 turn back. This will clear the debris and make it easier to tap the thread. You also need a slow revving drill such as a cordless drill to reseat as too high a speed would cut too much out.
Finally the solution. I had a micro crack in the seat and I have tried reseating this about 4 times and feared I was getting close to flogging it out for good. This has fixed the problem. You are a legend Bill.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for sharing brother. As a tiler and carpenter, I've always shared knowledge when and where ever possible. Plumbers rarely ever share knowledge, and I never knew that third way to resolve a broken seat. Brilliant
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.
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.
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 😂
Thanks Bill, my mums shower has a continual leak and the plumber said there was a damaged tap seat- scratched exactly as in your example, now I know how to fix thanks to you. You’re a gentleman and a scholar!
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.
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.
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!
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!!
Yes mate have done all this and it must be said that one has to be very careful when reseating a tap seat as there are many cheap reseating tools are really great at wrecking the seat or taking too much of same goes for renewing the seat just be careful to get quality fitments and tools.
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!
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 video, I have ordered all the bits shown in your video and I trust you will get an Amazon affiliate link. I did not know about the reseat replacement damn good idea. Cheers
if i wanted to take the taps off like you showed, and then NOT use the taps or spout anymore (ie. leave them removed from the wall), can i just take the spindles out and screw some sort of end cap in place of the spindles? will that work, or is it more complicated than that to disable a tap and spout?
thanks @billshowto its very helpful. quick question: do we need to remove old valve seat before installing the new one? or straightaway go and make the new threads as shown in this video? thanks in advance
hi mate, your video is really helpful, thanks. Can you add a link of socket spanner you used in the vedio? I couldn't find the right one on the market😅
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.
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?
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.
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 🤞
Go girl power !! I've seen my dad replace washers many times, and fix cars. I've replaced washers myself, but never done a reseat. This video was awesome. Extra knowledge.
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 😊❤😊
Missed a few tips here. Turn off the water first. Open the tap valve as it makes it easier to remove spindle. When you tap a thread as in for the new seat always go 1/2 turn forward and 1/4 turn back. This will clear the debris and make it easier to tap the thread. You also need a slow revving drill such as a cordless drill to reseat as too high a speed would cut too much out.
Thanks for the tip ❤
Oh no, way to much…what’s the plumber’s number 😅
I got quoted over $3000 plus GST to change my bathroom taps in Sydney..........I'm handy enough to do it myself! Loved this video.
That’s really useful video
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
Finally the solution. I had a micro crack in the seat and I have tried reseating this about 4 times and feared I was getting close to flogging it out for good. This has fixed the problem. You are a legend Bill.
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 👍
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
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👍
Thanks for sharing brother. As a tiler and carpenter, I've always shared knowledge when and where ever possible. Plumbers rarely ever share knowledge, and I never knew that third way to resolve a broken seat. Brilliant
I finally fixed our leaking shower after so many tries. Thank you Bill!
Glad you pinned the need to turn the mains off first! Hopefully no one tried changing their washers without turning the mains off.
Keep putting these simple and informative videos out Bill… fantastic work mate!!
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The best video I ever seen in my life as second generation migrant .clearly&simply spoken bravo Vasili
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Another winner Bill! I'd managed the first bit myself in the past, but have never had to reseat or reseal. Great knowledge to have, thank you!
You’re welcome 👍👍👍
Thank you for making every tutorial easy to follow. I now no longer have leaky taps, also I now have also installed a new shower head!!
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.
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 👍
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
As always, easy-to-follow instructions and valuable information. Thanks for sharing.
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 😂
Thanks Bill, my mums shower has a continual leak and the plumber said there was a damaged tap seat- scratched exactly as in your example, now I know how to fix thanks to you. You’re a gentleman and a scholar!
Thank you Bill a very well-made and perfectly explained video.
You’re welcome 👍
Your videos are aways so helpful, straight to the point, and show me exactly what I was looking for. thank you!
Great building advice for the many Bill, always awesome.
superb video, id defo recommend turning off mains and flushin a toilet or running a tap to remove any system pressure!!
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👍
Cheers mate! Appreciate your input and insight on such a simple repair that almost anyone can do. 👍🏼
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.
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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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👍👍👍
Thanks a million, it's so easy and quick to do as long as you have that Tap Spanner. Annoying drip now gone after replacement washers.
Thanks Bill for this excellent plumbing lesson👍👍
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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!!
You’re life saver ! Love your channel
You are fantastic, Bill. Thanks for sharing all these useful videos.
Thanks Bill, I knew you would had a video on this. Great work like Always. Now onto the toilet running 😁
This is gold , thanks heaps mate, this is the exact problem I have!!!
Wow. Awesome video. I didn’t realise about being able to redo the seats. Great info. Thanks. 🙏.
Great Mate. That is exactly what i needed. Tried to shave but that did work so I am going to do exactly what you have shown us.
Thanks mate. Your advice has been really helpful. Off to Bunnings
No problem 👍
Yes mate have done all this and it must be said that one has to be very careful when reseating a tap seat as there are many cheap reseating tools are really great at wrecking the seat or taking too much of same goes for renewing the seat just be careful to get quality fitments and tools.
Just a shout-out... Man, these are seriously impressive how-to videos.
Thank you Brother so much, for your very valuable demonstration and explanation.
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 .
Quality content and video Bill.
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Thanks mate your videos are fist class so professional.I am surprised you don’t have any sponsors. 👌👍😊
a thousand blessings on your household
Well done Bill..You only need to view the size of Plumber's advertisements to conclude many charge like wounded Bulls..
Always great new innovations out there and blokes like you put them out for us to see👍
I love this channel I have learnt so much I can do myself around the house. Thanks Bill ! :)
Great video Bill. Very helpful
Great video Bill. I never knew about those re-seating kits. 🙂
Thanks Bill. Great video.
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.
Fantastic vid Bill 👏 thanks heaps for sharing
Awesome presentation!!
Cheers Bill. You are a life saver 👍
Very well explained. Well done!
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
Thanks Bill! Followed your steps and it worked perfectly! :):) :):)
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤
You’re welcome 👍
Great demo
This is so helpful - thank you
Great tutorial for the girls, thanks.
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Bill, you fkn Legend, mate!
Wish the landlord would let me do it myself
Great video, I have ordered all the bits shown in your video and I trust you will get an Amazon affiliate link. I did not know about the reseat replacement damn good idea. Cheers
Great plumbing video, just gotta question, how did u remove the old seat?
Same here A big thank you bill . Ho a do you close and out door tap but is still Water is dripping .?
I have made a video on that exact problem 👍
Legend. Super easy to follow. 👍
Thank you very much for your video 👍非常感谢你的详细教程👍
You’re welcome 👍👍👍
Great video Bill❤
Too easy. Awesome video. Subscribed
Super good video Bill!
Should always go back and forwards when tapping any material even a little lubricant helps the thread cutter
Nicely done!
You could shine a light unto the seat at the beginning and different stages to really make it easy to see into it
Bro you are the man!!
Super handy video. Thank you
Great video! Thank you.
thanks mate for your generosity..
I've been putting up with the ensuite cold dripping for months... Ill have a rack this week, Legend cheers 🍻
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I ment crack at it 🤣
if i wanted to take the taps off like you showed, and then NOT use the taps or spout anymore (ie. leave them removed from the wall), can i just take the spindles out and screw some sort of end cap in place of the spindles? will that work, or is it more complicated than that to disable a tap and spout?
Very interesting about thet tool be because same tool we have used in Europe to undo soark plug on 2 stroke motor bikes!!! 😊😊😊
Thanks Bill 👍🏻 awesome 👏
Mate just joined your channel. Love your work ! Cheers
Good info
Does anybody know what the best washer on the market are and
thanks @billshowto
its very helpful. quick question: do we need to remove old valve seat before installing the new one? or straightaway go and make the new threads as shown in this video?
thanks in advance
Ripper video Bill, thanks.
You’re welcome 👍👍👍
Let's get straight into this guys, let's do this 👌
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Thanks for this, super helpful
Thank you so much Bill 👍
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Thank u so much man i fixed my shower but the tub is a priblem i i put in the new seat but spout is still leaking could it be the spout???
Hey bill can you still shave the seat on the hydro seal or does it have to be the original seat?
hi mate, your video is really helpful, thanks. Can you add a link of socket spanner you used in the vedio? I couldn't find the right one on the market😅
Cheers mate, been following you for awhile. Always a pleasure👍
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Great video thank you. Does the new seat simply sit over the old one after the new thread has been created?
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.