Just tried to get washers for coaster taps told you cant buy small washers anymore and have to replace tap can anyone tell me if you can get tham
2weis said
03:00 PM Feb 2, 2016
bunnings sell different size tap washers including the small washers used in toilet suite taps
Long Weekend said
03:06 PM Feb 2, 2016
What exactly is a 'coaster' tap? And why would it be a non-standard tap?
As 2weis advised Bunnings have a large range of washers - you should be able to match one with the washer from your tap.
If unable to get one exactly the same it may be possible to trim a near enough washer to fit - I have done that a time or two. Cheaper than a complete new tap.
Murray
Noelene said
03:29 PM Feb 2, 2016
Thanks for reply their the ones over sink tried bunnings, and several pluming supplies, as it is a mixer tap,
Long Weekend said
04:18 PM Feb 2, 2016
Hmmm.
I have an idea that mixer taps are sealed - somebody more familiar with plumbing can confirm. I do know that I had to replace the whole tap in our house at one time.
Anyway, unless you want an exotic tap they are reasonably cheap.
Murray
erad said
04:38 PM Feb 2, 2016
Not the mixer tap, but the tap in our Jayco Poptop, which is a very small discharge pipe. I never could get a tap washer for it - always too small. I made up my own from a sheet of insertion rubber, but that used to tear and the tap still dripped constantly. Finally, I took a washer of a roofing screw - perfect fit. Then I got some valve grinding paste and a buff and ground the valve seat down a little. No more drips - the water ones at least...
-- Edited by erad on Tuesday 2nd of February 2016 04:39:28 PM
rockylizard said
04:40 PM Feb 2, 2016
Gday...
Noelene, if it is a "mixer tap" like this -
Then you will find they do not have a washer but they have a cartridge which can be replaced.
This video should be of assistance - for either you to do yourself, or get someone to do for you.
You should be able to buy a new ceramic cartridge from Bunnings or any good plumbing store.
[just as an aside, you will find HEAPS of information in Mr Google and on Youtube - they are my first ports of call when I want to know something and/or how to fix something]
As 2weis advised Bunnings have a large range of washers - you should be able to match one with the washer from your tap.
If unable to get one exactly the same it may be possible to trim a near enough washer to fit - I have done that a time or two. Cheaper than a complete new tap.
Murray
I have an idea that mixer taps are sealed - somebody more familiar with plumbing can confirm. I do know that I had to replace the whole tap in our house at one time.
Anyway, unless you want an exotic tap they are reasonably cheap.
Murray
Not the mixer tap, but the tap in our Jayco Poptop, which is a very small discharge pipe. I never could get a tap washer for it - always too small. I made up my own from a sheet of insertion rubber, but that used to tear and the tap still dripped constantly. Finally, I took a washer of a roofing screw - perfect fit. Then I got some valve grinding paste and a buff and ground the valve seat down a little. No more drips - the water ones at least...
-- Edited by erad on Tuesday 2nd of February 2016 04:39:28 PM
Gday...
Noelene, if it is a "mixer tap" like this -
Then you will find they do not have a washer but they have a cartridge which can be replaced.
This video should be of assistance - for either you to do yourself, or get someone to do for you.
You should be able to buy a new ceramic cartridge from Bunnings or any good plumbing store.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk8GwG_tPKY
[just as an aside, you will find HEAPS of information in Mr Google and on Youtube - they are my first ports of call when I want to know something and/or how to fix something]
Cheers - John
Is this the tap you have? If so then the washer for this cistern **** will fit. It is the correct diameter but not as thick as the original.
Sorry - totally off topic