Tap won't turn off..

AmDaMan · 19 Feb 2006 at 23:13

Tap in the bathroom suddenly won't turn off so presumably a seal or something.

Is it worth doing myself (if it's just a seal) as it's a case of undoing the tap?

Or is it best to get the plumber round?

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Sp!ke · 19 Feb 2006 at 23:16

Probably just the washer so pretty easy job.

http://www.diydata.com/problem/taps/washer_replace.htm

But if in doubt call a plumber (if your feeling flush of course

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ScarySquirrel · 19 Feb 2006 at 23:17

If water is still coming out i would try and stop that first, there is probably a mains water tap you can turn until you get it sorted.

Sanzy · 19 Feb 2006 at 23:17

i recommend a dingy

zain · 19 Feb 2006 at 23:18

yup and see if it is just that, no point paying a plumber

pyro · 19 Feb 2006 at 23:19

Bang it really hard with a pickaxe.

AmDaMan · 19 Feb 2006 at 23:21

cheers for the DIY link, seems easy enough! Yeah turned it off at the mains for now. It was making a funny and annoying noise before this happened though!

Werewolf · 19 Feb 2006 at 23:57

that would probably have been the washer sticking before moving to close/open, rather than moving smoothly

(although our kitchen tap had that problem when the valve part of the tap started failing and had to be replaced)

Even replacing the tap is pretty simple 95% of the time, like most plumbing jobs it's pretty easy if you have the tools (and it's worth buying them if need be, as they will save you a fortune - they often pay for themselves with the first use).