tap fitting

Hi, there is a leak in my outside tap copper pipe, I want to remove the pipe that connects under my sink and replace with a new one, do I need a blowtorch to remove the old one and what all would I need to install the new one again? I have attached a pic of the connection that goes to the...

Hey all, looking for some advice please, I am refitting a small cloakroom and have managed to re-route the pipework behind plaster boards for a wall mounted sink. The problem I have is that if I leave my flexi hoses sticking out of the wall after I skim how will I attach them to my tap? Will...

The hot one has been leaking for a while. Can someone please help me figure out how to change the washer on this one? I can't figure put how to gain access. Thanks!

Hi, I have recently moved into a new house. The previous owner said that he had asked for the hot water flow to be reduced from the tap, as he once let a bath overflow and didn’t want to repeat this. I can only see one isolation value which is fully open. Is there any way to adjust flow using...

We've bought the same ideal standard taps but with a shower attachment. Upon taking off the panel it's quite tight behind. Am I going to be able to change the tap? Is it just going to be a case of using an adjustable spanner and loosening the 2 joints. Also what tools would be best...

My tenant reported that he was unable to turn off the hot water on the mixer tap so was having to use the stopcock each time. I was hoping I could open it up to look inside but the unit is secured by a tiny nut that I have no idea how to get off (see photo). Does anyone know if there is a...

I just spent the whole day replacing my kitchen sink and taps. I have a new mixer that I cannot get to stand straight. It's leaning slightly to the right, and wobbles a lot even though the sink is 0.9 gauge steel. There is a C-shaped plate under the sink holding the tap in place with rubber...

Hi all, Looking to open up a topic and explore it - with the aim of learning something new. Flexi tap tails - (edit: wras approved) loads available, from loads of suppliers Amazon, Screwfix, Plumb Centre etc. Cheap as chips. However - some of us prefer high quality variants of parts &...

hi, Ive got a smallish ikea stainless steel sink with no tap hole. Ive watched a couple of vids recommending a step bit and wd40 to lubricate it. Do I need to mount the sink in the worktop first to support it ? im just thinking that the worktop will be thin at the back once cut out for the sink...