Fix my tap

Belmit · 30-01-2012, 19:39

Pretty much since I moved in my outside tap has had a very slow leak from what I understand to be the double-check valve at the base of the tap. This tap has one on the underside like mine:

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plum.../sd2696/p32002

I reported it when I moved in, had people come round to do snagging on other stuff, and they said they'd need to get a plumber in for it. I don't believe them, and think all it is is that the o-ring has perished. Tightening the nut will only stop it for so long, and now doesn't seem to do anything as it's gotten worse.

My question is, does my diagnosis sound right, and if so what do I need to Google to find the right part? Clearly I'm entering all the wrong terms. Once I have this part I can quite easily turn off the water and replace the ring, and I'm pretty sure I don't need to wait in for a plumber!

30-01-2012, 19:39	#1
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Fix my tap Pretty much since I moved in my outside tap has had a very slow leak from what I understand to be the double-check valve at the base of the tap. This tap has one on the underside like mine: http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plum.../sd2696/p32002 I reported it when I moved in, had people come round to do snagging on other stuff, and they said they'd need to get a plumber in for it. I don't believe them, and think all it is is that the o-ring has perished. Tightening the nut will only stop it for so long, and now doesn't seem to do anything as it's gotten worse. My question is, does my diagnosis sound right, and if so what do I need to Google to find the right part? Clearly I'm entering all the wrong terms. Once I have this part I can quite easily turn off the water and replace the ring, and I'm pretty sure I don't need to wait in for a plumber! __________________