Weird Tap...

[Tim Q]

Hi,

I was hoping you might be able to give me some advice. My kitchen tap started free-flowing today and refused to turn off despite determined twisting. I shut the water of at the stop-cock, left it for a few hours, and tried again - this time it worked fine.

I don't suppose you might know what would cause this and how I might stop it happening again?

Thanks,

Tim.

 

[breezer]

its washer is jammed, needs new washer

 

[Tim Q]

Thanks breezer, I'll try and work out how to change it!

Out of interest I wonder if anyone knows why turning the water pressure off and then on again would have made it work?

 

[breezer]

if the washer is "in the wrong place" it may be held by dirt, turning water off may have moved it, but fit new washer to be sure

 

[Tim Q]

Thanks Breezer, I'll do that.

I appreciate your help.

Best wishes,

Tim