How to fix leaking laundry taps?

[ron60]

Hi. I can't seem to stop these older style double outlet laundry tsps from leaking. Is there an easy solution or a replacement kit available?

 

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @ron60,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is great to have you with us.

I'll start by saying that plumbing is a licensed and regulated industry and if you are not confident in the repair, it may be worth contacting a plumber.

It is likely that you will need to replace the washers as they will degrade over time. Something like the FIX-A-TAP Soft Turn Tap Valve Repair Kit will usually be what's required for this repair.

I suggest removing the existing washer and taking it in store to match up with the new ones. I am sure the helpful team members at your local store would be happy to help.

Have a look at this handy guide on How to replace a tap washer from my colleague @EricL for some guidance.

Let me know if you require any further assistance.

Jacob

[Noyade]

Afternoon @ron60 

Any chance of red arrowing your photos above, showing exactly where the leaks are?

Cheers!

[ron60]

Will folloe up at Bunnings store. Thx for response.

[ron60]

Thx for response. Issue has been resolved.

[JacobZ]

Hi @ron60,

Let me know if there's anything else you require help with moving forward.

Jacob

[mrstuartinoz]

I'm looking for double tap st like this, do bunnings still sell them? I can't find them online.

[JacobZ]

Hi @mrstuartinoz,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you join us.

Unfortunately, I can't find a replacement tap that is exactly like this one, however I have found this Shaw & Mason Chrome Universal Washing Machine Conversion Kit which works in much the same fashion.

You could replace your old taps with these, or I could potentially assist with repairing any issues with your current taps. Can you advise if there was anything wrong with them, or you are just looking for a change?

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[mrstuartinoz]

its a very old outside laundry and now the spout is just a connection to connect a hose from the washing machine onto the tap, the lot of it reads replacing and tidying up in a major way,  I will that tap set you told me aobut that looks ideal. thanks for your help. 

[mrstuartinoz]

A plumber will do being the work but I'm sourcing and buying all that is needed first.