Unusual basin tap how to replace washer

[bobajob100]

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• bobajob100
• 16 Dec 2012
• 1

I have this type of tap in my toilet basin and was wondering what type of tap it is and what type of washer/valve it uses. Also how do I go about changing it[/img]

 

[stardanny]

Supatap, that what it called.

Very easy to rewasher, undo the nut behind the black bit and as you unscrew, water will stop as there a special stopper inside to make it easier with rewasher. When it out, tap the front on a surface and the bit with the washer come out. Take it to shop to buy spare washer.

Dan.

 

[bobajob100]

Dan the tap is not leaking , but because it is not used a lot the valve sticks and has to be wound out until it comes out with a force splashing all around as it is only a little sink. I just want to free it up and possibly put a bit of grease to stop it sticking. What a great idea not having to turn the water off, why doesn't all taps use this method.

Bob

 

[Charnwood]

Not many places will keep Supatap washers. Ring round first.
(And I bet half the places you ring won't have a clue what a Supatap is!)

 

[Burnerman]

Toolstation has them.....Type A (13mm) or type D (15mm)
They come with their own brass jumper, I think?
John

 

[Whitespirit66]

Toolstation has them.....Type A (13mm) or type D (15mm)
They come with their own brass jumper, I think?
John

You get one in your trusty Holdtite selection box of washers. Never use them though - can't remember the last time a customer wanted a Supatap re-washered.

There are also various Supa washer types on Ebay.

Hang on to them. They may be valuable one day!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reclaimed...?pt=UK_Bathroom_Mats_Rugs&hash=item3a7c49a7ca

 

[Charnwood]

Victorian/Georgian?

 

[bobajob100]

What the washers or the taps

 

[bobajob100]

Well both taps de scaled and freed up, thanks everyone