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Hot water trickles out of bathroom taps
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Then as it's the two that are back on back it could be a hot pipe supply issue if the other tap is ok, if the taps are all the same & on the same level they should all perform the sameI'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.
You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.0 -
southcoastrgi wrote: »Then as it's the two that are back on back it could be a hot pipe supply issue if the other tap is ok, if the taps are all the same & on the same level they should all perform the same
Thank you. Do I need to get a plumber out for that then?
Is it unlikely to be the ceramic disc fitting (is that same thing as cartridge)? And is it worth replacing one to see if it makes a difference or will I be wasting my money?0 -
You could buy a new cartridge from b&q or screwfix but you need to know the length of the spindle & they are around £10 for a pair, personally I don't think it will make difference, you could turn the water off & remove the tap gear from the tap & open & close it in your hand & if it turns & opens ok then it's not the tap gearI'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.
You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.0 -
southcoastrgi wrote: »You could buy a new cartridge from b&q or screwfix but you need to know the length of the spindle & they are around £10 for a pair, personally I don't think it will make difference, you could turn the water off & remove the tap gear from the tap & open & close it in your hand & if it turns & opens ok then it's not the tap gear
Really appreciate your help and advice. I feel that I'm learning a great deal which is a bonus. :beer:
Hopefully I'll get the opportunity to turn off the water again this weekend and will try the tap gear, but think it is strange that both sinks would have faulty tap gear, but i suppose it is a possibility.
If all seems to be okay is there anything I can do to check for the source of the supply issue? The hot water tank is in a cupboard next to the bathroom with the problem. Bath and shower in same room are fine so is it likely to be something between the bath and sink, assuming they share hot water supply? Bath is closest to the hot water cylinder.0
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