Are tap washers all the same?

Rubber or polythene tap washers are often used in all kinds of basin, bath and shower mixer taps. They come in a wide selection of sizes to suit various jobs, including 32 mm, 40 mm and 1 inch.

Where does the O-ring go on a tap?

It sits on the base of the tread against the combination. Your tap will leak from the base of the tap if the body washer has failed. The O-rings. To access the O-rings, you need to unscrew the shroud off the tap spindle.

Can you use an O-ring as a washer?

If a normal 1″ washer is used, it will leak. To work properly, first a 1 1/16 O-ring has to be placed into the connector followed by a normal 1″ diameter hose washer. The combination of the two work together to prevent leaking.

Which is the best brand of tap ring washers?

We stock a wide variety of kitchen tap o rings, seals and replacement washers for tap spouts made by manufacturers such as Abode, Howdens, John Lewis, Rangemaster and many more. All our o-rings and tap washers are In stock for UK nationwide delivery and come as a complete set.

What are the different types of tap washers?

They are commonly found on so-called ‘quarter-turn’ taps and monoblocks (mixer taps), where the operating mechanism doesn’t require rotating the tap head through multiple turns to start or stop the water flow. They also work differently to the other more traditional sealing washer types outlined above.

What’s the difference between ceramic and rubber tap washers?

In a tap that uses ceramic tap washers, a pair of close-fitting slotted ceramic discs replace the more standard nylon, rubber or fibre washer. One of the two ceramic discs is fixed in place, while the other can rotate through 90 degrees (hence quarter-turn).

What kind of O ring should I use?

Nitrile or Buna-N O-rings produce general purpose seals that are tear-resistant and can withstand abrasive treatment. Nitrile O-rings, which have a temperature range between -54 and 149 degrees Celsius, are suitable for use with water, petroleum oils and some hydraulic fluids.

Are tap washers all the same? Rubber or polythene tap washers are often used in all kinds of basin, bath and shower mixer taps. They come in a wide selection of sizes to suit various jobs, including 32 mm, 40 mm and 1 inch. Where does the O-ring go on a tap? It sits on…