Plumbing help (taps)

[primalcarl]

Does anyone know what the brass coloured units are that are in taps (like when you replace a washer, you take this unit out)

I need to know what to ask for when I buy some tomorrow, current ones have disintegrated

[Ant]

i'd call it the tap body, just ask for the inside brass bit ( i do if i dont know the name) either that or take it with you!
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[primalcarl]

Thanks, found out they're called tap valves

[it really is that quick]

adapter taps, tap restorers or tap revivers all the same thing goto plumbers merchants as you'll pay a fortune at B & Q and the like

most will be universal in that they 'll fit basin taps (1/2") as is and you use the bushes provided to fit bath taps (3/4")
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[primalcarl]

Nice one, tap revivers seems the most common result on google so I'll ask for that

[Teaman]

the little brass things in side taps that chaves might use as wedding rings are oddly called olives
unless there very posh taps you may aswell buy new taps,
or a washer with a smaller hole
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[primalcarl]

Got replacements no problem. Wouldn't have been worth replacing the whole taps, and would have been an absolute nightmare to fit as there's little chance of getting underneath the sink.

I'm all too familiar with olives, from hydraulic braking systems. Often used in plumbing connectors and fittings

[daz|n00by]

[Teaman]

[Ant]

[daz|n00by]

[Teaman]

I bow down to your sarcasm, I believe we both touched a nerve

I respect your views as Ive read lots of your posts and have no reason not to respect you, This is just a dissagreement in my eyes,

You must also realise that when people say "my I politely suggest" it usually implys the "I'm right Your wrong full stop" hence the train spotter remark.(bit like the "now I don't believe you wanna do that, you wanna do it this way) (also usually gets a jolly good slap from the person hearing it up here) (not saying i'd be doing that to you )
personally I'm big enough to appologise if I offended you
I offered my help, It was entirely his choice to accept the help,
I don't have a high horse, I try and be open minded and open speaking,

I know things have changed since my dads plumbing days but the basics havn't you have to admit the little copper things are called olives like I said, I just got confused with the part of the tap, simple mistake. If I'm wrong Ill appologise but the trouble with forums is that text can easlyly be missread, theres a slight lack of tone of voice.



Stu,, (Buys daz a virtual pint)
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Someone stupid does not realise they r stupid.stupidity is indistinguishable from malice U just have to accept that some people are thick as p1gsh1t and work around them.

[daz|n00by]

Tis ok Tman not a problem from me really,
i was hot and sweaty when i replyed to your post this morning and it may have been a bit OTT, cleaning the car is hot work when the sun is blazing down on you from 7.30 this morning.

Everythings ok and i accept your pint and raise you 2.
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