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[digdog]

Hi, I have new taps, which worked fine for 6 months but now the hot tap has a prob. When u first turn it, nothing happens but if u keep turning then it slowly come on. it feels sort of loose to begin with.

can anyone tell me whats wrong and if i should be able to get it replaced by the supplier that sold me the cloakroom suite.

thanks all

[ALDA]

COULD BE SPINDLE IS STICKING IN VALVE NUT.

STRIP DOWN, CLEAN AND LUBRICATE TO REMEDY.

[rosebery]

Was it sold with a guarantee?

If so and not yet expired, make lots of noise on the suppliers premises.

Be warned though if this situation has been caused by a load of muck getting in the tap recently (ie not their fault) you could have to pay.

Cheers

[rosebery]

alda

assuming it's not a 1/4 turn ceramic disc type of course.

cheers

[ALDA]

R,

YEA, WE HAVE TO ASSUME A LOT OF THINGS ON THIS FORUM!!!

IF ONLY THE POSTERS WOULD GIVE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION AND LET US KNOW IF AND HOW THEY EVENTUALLY RESOLVE THERE PROBLEMS.

STILL, ITS A GREAT "DIY" FORUM FOR ALL THAT!

ALDA.