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[mickcoulson]

hi.... i'm struggling to find an O ring for my washbasin mixer tap. The model i have is obsolete. Is there any other method or substitute i can use to replace the O ring.
cheers
mickcoulson
p.s i have bought 2 packs of various sizes but to no avail.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Welcome to our world of diminishing returns.

 

[mickcoulson]

Welcome to our world of diminishing returns.

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[Dan Robinson]

I refer to the thankless task we as professionals have trying to find obscure bits in order to fix something for a customer who's trying to save money. Not realising that we're wasting hours that need to be paid for somewhere.

Often it is just easier to view the bullet.


Another classic is "its only a quick job. You can do it when you next pass by".



I guess I'm saying to you that if you've wasted more than a couple of hours on this it's time to move on and get new ones.

 

[Mottie]

Try a bigger set! Must be something in here for you, surely? Failing that, try a plumbers merchants.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225PCS-O...014446&hash=item25a9c9d957:g:fh0AAOSwBahU3cPe

 

[fixitflav]

hi.... i'm struggling to find an O ring for my washbasin mixer tap. The model i have is obsolete. Is there any other method or substitute i can use to replace the O ring.
cheers
mickcoulson
p.s i have bought 2 packs of various sizes but to no avail.

Measure the ring diameter and the "wire" diameter, to take to the shop, or the old O-ring if it hasn't disintegrated. You might get one at a local hardware shop/ironmonger.

 

[Iamchamps]

If it’s obsolete it is probably time to replace the taps

Jokes aside I had a similar problem and bought a set like mentioned above but not from eBay I got from Screwfix like 400-500 rings in the box should come in handy for lots of stuff.

 

[just pumps]

Find a bearing supplier for some reason they also seem to have O rings.
IE Bearing Trader's.

 

[Madrab]

If it's not a branded tap that has a good supply of suitable replacements parts that rarely go obsolete, then quite honestly it doesn't owe you anything and it's time to replace it IMO.

 

[fixitflav]

hi.... i'm struggling to find an O ring for my washbasin mixer tap. The model i have is obsolete. Is there any other method or substitute i can use to replace the O ring.
cheers
mickcoulson
p.s i have bought 2 packs of various sizes but to no avail.

Did you manage to source this? If not, I came across a bill from a firm in Stoke-on-Trent who do them made to measure. Mine was about 70mm dia x 1.5mm thick, cost £1.20 (in 2009). They might put one in an envelope for you. If you're interested I'll post details.

 

[just pumps]

70mm diameter? Hope that's a typo.

 

[fixitflav]

70mm diameter? Hope that's a typo.

No, it's the seal where the burner meets the bottom of the heat exchanger. I'd guess the OP wants one 30-40mm dia., depending on whereabouts in the tap it goes.

 

[ReganAndCarter]

Just measure the internal diameter, then the thickness. Then look for I.D. x thickness. Then source cheaply on Ebay, something like nitrile o ring will do. Loads of guides on Youtube on how to measure o rings.

 

[just pumps]

Used to make our own when using loads (pump repair workshop), super glue and a steady hand mind you.

 

[Keithmac]

I've used a roll of O ring material before and superglue as well, sure you could by it in kits?.