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I'd replace the tap - https://www.screwfix.com/p/outside-tap-with-double-check-valve-15mm-x-1-2-/37241Simple enough job if you have the tools, otherwise, well within the capabilities of a handyman.
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That's great news FreeBear, thank you. The one I have/had now doesn't know everything but he always knows someone who does for instructions and seems to do a decent job so fingers crossed.
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The job itself is very straight forward, and pretty much any handy/ home maintenance person should be able to do with this with no issues at all. You could do this yourself, 2'penny
Two things to be aware of: if the tap is very tightly fitted, then the wall bracket should be supported using another wrench or spanner in order to prevent it from moving or breaking. And, the most annoying thing about the job is getting the new tap aligned in the upright position it's in now! If you simply screw on the new tap until it stops turning, almost certainly it'll be pointing in a funny directionSo I understand the solution is to screw it on 'dry' to work out where it points when done up fully, then to remove it, apply summat to the threads in order to seal them, and to then screw the tap back on, but doing it up until the final turn available, but stopping when the tap is vertical.
The Q is, what stuff to apply?! I guess it needs to be semi-setting so it 'sticks', but can always be undone again in the future when needed.
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For sure I won't be able to get it off. Don't have the strength or tools.But I sort of guessed getting a new one to fit correctly would be the tricky bit. I'll ask at the tool station, they're good guys for info as they'll ask a trade for me
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ThisIsWeird said: So I understand the solution is to screw it on 'dry' to work out where it points when done up fully, then to remove it, apply summat to the threads in order to seal them, and to then screw the tap back on, but doing it up until the final turn available, but stopping when the tap is vertical.
The Q is, what stuff to apply?! I guess it needs to be semi-setting so it 'sticks', but can always be undone again in the future when needed.Plumber's Mait or White Hawk joint compound is the stuff to use. A bit silly having to buy a whole tin for just a thin smear.Just don't use PTFE tape unless in it a taper thread.
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I hate those brass garden taps with a passion. Squeak squeak squeak to turn it on and then squeak squeak squeak to turn it back off.I replaced mine with a Pegler 1/4 turn with a lever on it. Bliss !!!
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I would use this for a garden tap:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Loctite-K97870-Henkel-Sealing-Multi-Colour/dp/B0083TWKIK/ref=asc_df_B0083TWKIK/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=223170773229&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11083750550315956062&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007203&hvtargid=pla-420596509379&psc=1
As referred to above if you simply just tighten the tap as far as it will go, it will invariably not be pointing in the right position. This product allows for a leak free connection whilst not fully tightening up the thread. The benefit of loctite I believe versus ptfe tape is that it will allow for backing off to get the right alignment.
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Benson, in Amazons amazing ways of drumming up business I just got ear plugs and speakers.Why if they have to not give you what you're asking for can it not be something relevant! Sheesh.Do you have the name of the product? I'll look it up
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twopenny said:Benson, in Amazons amazing ways of drumming up business I just got ear plugs and speakers.Why if they have to not give you what you're asking for can it not be something relevant! Sheesh.Do you have the name of the product? I'll look it up0
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Thanks BensonNo it wasn't you. It's Amazon.I've stopped using it because they keep throwing up stuff you didn't ask for and misleading 'no delivery charge' etc.
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