Help with taps on a jacuzzi bath

[setofmugs]

Hi,

While doing some jobs at a house i was asked to investegate a leak which turned out to be a valve leaking but the taps are not sealed at all the whole part of the tap body sits over the valve that comes through the bath just attached with a grub screw at the side

I cannot see how this can be a water tight seal i have attached some pictures hopefully will show what i mean
Anyone with experance with this type fitting give me some idea how its water tight?

You cant really see from picture where i have it in my hand but there is a gap through bath where tap base comes through


cheers

 

[jeff the gasman]

Get a competent plumber in. Easy.

 

[setofmugs]

thanks for that reply i was merly asking a question i assumed there was a part missing or it was a dodge i didnt realise people had to be born all knowing

 

[Iamchamps]

You have to excuse some members sometimes I think they are more interested in getting their post count up instead of actually giving advice.

I had a similar situation not the exact same taps I took them off put a ring of silicone round and put back on. That stopped the leaking.

 

[setofmugs]

Thanks ,
so you put silcone underneath? just seems odd there is a gap where tap valve comes through like should be some kinda gasket or something

The whole of that part in my hand is one solid piece

 

[Iamchamps]

Your right there probably should be a gasket. You could look to buy one or use silicone both should achieve a similar outcome which is no more leaks.

 

[setofmugs]

ok thanks again

 

[jeff the gasman]

Just get a competent plumber to stop the leak. It’s probably a gland issue.
Please don’t thank or like me!

 

[jeff the gasman]

You have to excuse some members sometimes I think they are more interested in getting their post count up instead of actually giving advice.

I had a similar situation not the exact same taps I took them off put a ring of silicone round and put back on. That stopped the leaking.

Well done that man. Was it half a tube or less? Just trying to gauge the severity of the leak?

 

[Iamchamps]

Just get a competent plumber to stop the leak. It’s probab a gland issue.

I don’t get that reply on a diyforum the go to answer is pay a plumber for what is a very very simple job.

 

[Iamchamps]

Well done that man. Was it half a tube or less? Just trying to gauge the severity of the leak?

I think the problem is we are trying to advise on something different from the information the poster has given. I am explaining how to stop water leaking from the top of the bath through. You think I am telling him to use silicone in a leaking valve?

 

[jeff the gasman]

It’s called DIY Not!

 

[Iamchamps]

It’s called DIY Not!

I quote from the front page

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[jeff the gasman]

You have to be competent though or they’d call it nutters who do plumbing!





Please realise I’m on a wind up here. A sock will sort it!

 

[Iamchamps]

You have to be competent though or they’d call it nutters who do plumbing!





Please realise I’m on a wind up here. A sock will sort it!

Another person for my ignore list. Thanks bye