Tap problem. Can this be fixed or not?

nobile

Not sure what has happened to our taps on the bathroom! Instead of a straight forward flow, its started to spray.

A few bits 'fell out' - see the posted pictures.

http://img651.imageshack.us/i/95053756vdwyh.jpg/

http://img717.imageshack.us/i/72419299.jpg/

http://img682.imageshack.us/i/73083677.jpg/


Theres no thread on the end of the tap so cant unscrew anything to check or replace.

Any idea how we can put this right?

Thanks

gas4you

I can only suggest writing to the tap manufacturers.

I doubt anyone will stock this type of spare part.

absent_dad

Yea that is your tap aerator or sometimes called a flow reducer.

Looks like the collar holding it on has corroded and broken up, that is the remains of it in pic 3 far right.

You can get them at plumb stores or ebay...here's one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TAP-SPARE-SINK-BASIN-%26-BATH-AERATOR-22MM-MALE-END-CHROM_W0QQitemZ120491347253QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=&rvr_id=&cguid=b82eba441230a0aad442f812ff62e35f

or here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Water-Saving-Tap-Aerator-5-7L-Brass-Chrome-plated_W0QQitemZ300417492579QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Bathroom_Shower_Units_PP?hash=item45f2472663

£1.90

jrrowleyws

I'd guess the round bit on the end of the tap will unscrew to allow a new one to be fitted.

ormus

im not too sure they actually screw on, i think they maybe just a tight push fit.

nobile

Thanks guys - half of it was concealed in the tap, so I got a wrench & unscrewed it!

Will get a replacement in the morning