Fixing a bath tap

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • An 8 minute job to fix a stiff/non-running bath tap - save money

Комментарии • 88

  • @colinhendry3
    @colinhendry3 3 года назад +4

    This helped me out big time. Worked a treat on my old bath taps. They work perfectly now. No more leaks and no more sticking. Thank you mate 👍

  • @sharonbrady4596
    @sharonbrady4596 7 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for posting this video. It's very easy to follow and just saved me from calling out a plumber and paying a ridiculous amount of money for a ten minute job.

  • @8ashgreen
    @8ashgreen 4 года назад +1

    Hi, thank you sooooo much!! I'm completely useless at any DIY but i followed the simple and clear instructions in this video and it resolved the problem. It took less than 5 mins. My hot tap had been stiff and not pressurised enough, and we have been having rubbish showers for weeks, as i was so worried about attempting to fix it, making the situation worse, and then being charged hundreds of pounds for an emergency plumber. Thank you.

    • @MegaYAJA
      @MegaYAJA Год назад

      You have given me such confidence; I will tackle my bath tap this week end. You say you're useless at DIY well, you're talking to someone who tried to vacuum their gutters out. I've been filling my bath with a basin from the hand basin for over two years. By the time the bath if full the water is bloody cold.

  • @jonathanlloyd1003
    @jonathanlloyd1003 2 месяца назад

    Absolutely brilliant mate, just fixed my tap that was only trickling, good as new, thanks again!

  • @philipwood123
    @philipwood123 2 года назад

    Just repaired a bath shower mixer using your video. Top notch. Cheers buddy

  • @montegosmith8259
    @montegosmith8259 Год назад

    Thanks for making video - I have a similar issue, with the same model tap (the flow from the cold water tap is now down to a trickle). I was wondering how to take tap apart, in order to by a new stem, but it appears this is a known issue, and taking the stem apart, giving it a good clean and tightening it will solve the issue.
    Thanks once again, for making a very clear, and easy to follow video.

  • @SJHD
    @SJHD 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you very much this helped me so much! Also nice tip about plugging the plug hole, would have dropped something in there for sure!!

  • @BF1GUN
    @BF1GUN 3 года назад

    Thanks for the video.
    My valve / gland, was slightly different, but I took it apart, reassembled it and am pleased to say I have free flowing water again!

  • @andyfirth5931
    @andyfirth5931 Год назад

    Perfect video showing exactly what I needed to do. Thanks.

  • @johninnes3532
    @johninnes3532 5 лет назад

    Worked well for me, i just did the hot and cold tap in the bath and they're like new. 16/17mm spanner, flat head screw driver, small hammer and a mini screw driver for the circlip. Oh and a bit of elbow grease 👌 thanks

  • @lifemadesimple4912
    @lifemadesimple4912  7 лет назад +7

    Cheers guys - I love this video as it's helped so many people :)

  • @simmonez1
    @simmonez1 8 лет назад +1

    Great video. This advice saved me calling out a plumber. Cheers.

  • @sonderman8079
    @sonderman8079 5 лет назад

    Excellent. You just saved me lots of money. Thanks.

  • @pmallorka
    @pmallorka Год назад

    Thanks pal, you helped me to fix my tap!!!! It makes me remember for what RUclips was at the beginning. Now mostly a place full of useless lazy People so called influencers . Pity . Thank you again

  • @themackriells
    @themackriells 6 лет назад

    like others i am so happy to have found this video... I am a Landlord trying to do all maintenance of 4 properties myself... this has saved me loads of time and expense. It does seem like a basic design problem that this fault can occur & I will not buy this type of tap in the future. Thanks!!

    • @anthony342
      @anthony342 5 лет назад

      they are all like that pal . im a plumber . you could use 60s taps that would be best , they were made to last back then

  • @samirsadedis348
    @samirsadedis348 5 лет назад

    Thank you it's great ,it is helping me to do my bath tap . Lovely video and great job.

  • @grahamlawlorshomebrewrevie8227
    @grahamlawlorshomebrewrevie8227 2 года назад

    Good man thanks my my tap started acting up today I will fix it tomorrow now 👍

  • @damasekechirwa3848
    @damasekechirwa3848 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much. Had this problem and I aced it 😊😊.

  • @JoffCheney
    @JoffCheney 6 лет назад

    So simple, but so helpful. Thank you

  • @smarkc7417
    @smarkc7417 5 лет назад

    Thank you- very clear instructions.

  • @kayman2690
    @kayman2690 8 лет назад

    thanks for the vid, easy to follow and got the job done! Cheers.

  • @alandawson9456
    @alandawson9456 2 года назад

    Good video, helped me fix my tap

  • @NorfLondonGardener
    @NorfLondonGardener Год назад

    Exactly what I needed thank you

  • @deekay9816
    @deekay9816 3 года назад

    Big Cheers to you my bro👊🏾

  • @juanjosepavliksalles8271
    @juanjosepavliksalles8271 5 лет назад

    Saved my day! Thanks!

  • @Marknevett
    @Marknevett 7 лет назад

    Thanks so much, reckon you saved me about £200.

  • @liannal5977
    @liannal5977 4 года назад

    This is not related to your video. My shower tap is working but there's no/low water to the shower head. Any suggestions for me?

  • @jeffhall4459
    @jeffhall4459 Год назад

    Thanks so much,that worked for me😊

  • @vishadshah3011
    @vishadshah3011 2 года назад

    Can anyone tell me what the name and manufacturer of this particular bath tap is. I have the same in my flat and trying get replacement valves for the basin version. Thanks in advance

  • @karisbrowne4911
    @karisbrowne4911 5 лет назад

    Great video...I just fixed my tap 😁😁😁

  • @bridgiobcfc7243
    @bridgiobcfc7243 4 года назад

    Cheers, worked a treat 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @SheikhEid
    @SheikhEid Год назад

    Thanks bro

  • @robertburns3097
    @robertburns3097 7 лет назад

    thanks you helped me out there I was just going to buy new taps. 😉

  • @lejski3
    @lejski3 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks.

  • @liam8944
    @liam8944 4 года назад

    Good job

  • @evak2215
    @evak2215 8 лет назад

    fixed thanks!!! you saved me £££

  • @redd605
    @redd605 4 года назад

    You said you turned of the main downstairs what happens to the cold feed from the tank to the cold tap to the bathroom tap do turn that of as well

    • @redd605
      @redd605 2 года назад

      I think in the hot water cylinder the cold feed pipe from the storage must have a gate valve or you drain the storage cistern or tie the ball valve with a piece of wood and string

  • @cas8470
    @cas8470 3 года назад +1

    How do you unscrew the top of the tap, I can't seem to do it

  • @9amies
    @9amies 6 лет назад

    UGHHHHH MY WATER TAO STOPPED WORKING AND THE WATER WON’T TURN OFF HOW TO FIX IT!!

  • @georgedochita7471
    @georgedochita7471 6 лет назад

    Thanks 😁

  • @joeholtaway
    @joeholtaway 3 года назад

    Bravo

  • @evak2215
    @evak2215 8 лет назад

    I am going to try this and am a woman. wish me luck!

    • @donglegs
      @donglegs 5 лет назад +1

      Didn't realise having a lady brain made following basic instructions harder.

    • @alinnson3256
      @alinnson3256 3 года назад +1

      Wait this isn't free robux

  • @ugandantoad6616
    @ugandantoad6616 Год назад

    I'm a plumber and it's not an easy job 💩

  • @MrSKB69
    @MrSKB69 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for that, Welder for 20 years, maintenance engineer for the last 11 and now I can fix a Tap = Plumber LOL

  • @shawzy620
    @shawzy620 4 года назад +5

    Really helpful, thanks! One minor (but potentially major) thing. It’s probably worth having the tap in the open position when you turn the water back on... there’s always a chance or airlocks in a gravity fed system and keep the tap open when you turn the water back on will help to prevent this.

  • @opg1987
    @opg1987 6 лет назад +1

    Great video. Helped me fix low pressure water coming from my bath tap. Saved me calling out a plumber.

  • @benhowellthomas
    @benhowellthomas 6 месяцев назад

    Super helpful - thankyou!

  • @thelifeofjools8384
    @thelifeofjools8384 2 года назад

    Heartfelt thanks man...times are hard right now.... Thank you ! Worked perfectly 👍👍👍

  • @liveandgrow
    @liveandgrow 5 лет назад

    Great video! Any idea why water would only come out of the shower and not the bath when trying to with the lever?

  • @PerkyNanaSnifters
    @PerkyNanaSnifters 4 года назад

    Thank you for the video. It gave me confidence to attempt this type of repair, but any ideas on how to do this on a Wickes Trade Bath Shower Mixer Tap? It does not have the same head fixture, so there is no further visible screw to turn to get the rest of the tap head off.

  • @illusions2142
    @illusions2142 3 года назад

    Brilliant you saved me a fortune i'm not plumber savvy but this has deffo taught me something :) Thank you

  •  2 года назад

    Congratulations on the video! 👍

  • @audisfour1921
    @audisfour1921 3 года назад

    Tried this after water was not coming out and it worked 100 percent. Thanks for the video.

  • @djhappyhellz768
    @djhappyhellz768 8 месяцев назад

    I need to do this. You have saved me money and frustrations thank you. 😊

  • @Eurobunneh
    @Eurobunneh 3 года назад

    This is the problem I’ve got. Going to give it a whirl tomorrow. Thank you!

  • @timtakespics
    @timtakespics 5 лет назад

    Mate... You just saved me a visit/bill from a plumber... Sorted and thanks.

  • @DrDanielHoward
    @DrDanielHoward 7 лет назад

    In my case I have to change the tap. Are all bath taps the same? so can I just buy a standard tap refreshers?

  • @amiah3672
    @amiah3672 5 лет назад

    Thanks so much for your video. Helped me get out of an expensive call out. Keep up the good work.

  • @timothythornley2293
    @timothythornley2293 7 лет назад

    Thanks very much. Simple, easy to follow guide that fixed my problem in 10 minutes and saved me the cost of calling out a plumber. Cheers.

  • @nickcollins7568
    @nickcollins7568 7 лет назад

    When doing this, it's a good idea to clean off all the old grease and apply fresh grease.

  • @MrX-ff9wd
    @MrX-ff9wd 6 лет назад

    Not worked for me yet it still leaking while tap shut

  • @JohnPW22
    @JohnPW22 7 лет назад

    Very useful video - just what I needed! thanks for posting!

  • @debs2076
    @debs2076 4 года назад

    It worked!! Nice one, thank you..:)

  • @veeell3368
    @veeell3368 5 лет назад

    This video saved me a lot of hassle, my son and I managed to replace both bath taps. Thank you

  • @Padolas
    @Padolas 5 лет назад

    I did this and it worked, thank you. However, the spout diverter to the shower won't pull up now. Anyone have any idea how to fix this?

    • @anthony342
      @anthony342 5 лет назад +1

      yes call a plumber .

  • @welshpete12
    @welshpete12 5 лет назад

    I have two like that , and they are a nuisance !

  • @carolemiddleton4792
    @carolemiddleton4792 5 лет назад

    I owe you a drink!!!! Saved me money thank you.

  • @sarahmcdonald5902
    @sarahmcdonald5902 2 года назад

    Thank you so much

  • @Digiwolfmktg
    @Digiwolfmktg 2 года назад

    Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @arfanyaqub5211
    @arfanyaqub5211 3 года назад

    Video helped alot

  • @angelus1988x
    @angelus1988x 5 лет назад

    anyone got any tips for how to get the screw undone, mine seems to be stuck completely

  • @sudip13100
    @sudip13100 4 года назад

    Fking legend!!!

  • @kirstydunsdon4408
    @kirstydunsdon4408 5 лет назад

    Thank you it helped me sooooo much 😂😂

  • @angelafirst38
    @angelafirst38 5 лет назад +2

    I have a mixer bath tap like yours and after watching I decided to give it a go:)! The cold bath water tap would not turn at all and I was going to wait for the anual boiler service to get this fixed. Then the same happened with the hot bath tap. Well today I did everything you showed and both taps are like new:)!! Thank you for this as I was resticted to the showe it is so good to have a bath again as I cannot have a cup of tea relaxing in shower. Thank you once again!!:)

    • @growqueen
      @growqueen 4 года назад

      I'm in the same boat. I need to get this I'm sick of having showers my mixer tap is different though. I hope this works

  • @Dhdhagshdbfkfk
    @Dhdhagshdbfkfk 8 лет назад

    Thank you! Incredibly helpful :)

  • @mikegeeguitarman8991
    @mikegeeguitarman8991 7 лет назад

    thanks buddy you saved me a bit of cash there. cheers! That sirclip was a aoin though!

  • @cazzab999
    @cazzab999 8 лет назад

    Would have been more helpful if you position the camera, so your arm isn't in the way and also so we can see what you are doing out of camera shot. Much of this we can't see unfortunately, otherwise it probably would have been helpful. Thanks for the effort though.