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How to re-install a tap spindle?

ennoh
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How to re-install a tap spindle?

the bathroom tap started to leak so I took off the tap, thinking that I would need to replace a seal or washer.    Now I cant put it back together.    If I remove the seal it will fit back in - but the seal sits on a shelf and it cant go any further and I cant screw the whole thing back together.  HELP!bathroom tap1.jpgbathroom tap2.jpg

MitchellMc
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Re: fixing leaking tap

Hi @ennoh,

 

You have the spindle shank unscrewed too far. Grip the copper section and turn the chrome spindle shank anti-clockwise. This will draw the spindle shank and washer back further. Keep turning the spindle shank anti-clockwise until it stops. I think you'll find you can then screw the whole thing back into the sink.

 

Let me know if that works for you.

 

Mitchell

 

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ennoh
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Re: fixing leaking tap

Thanks Mitchell!!!    All fixed. 

MitchellMc
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Re: fixing leaking tap

Great stuff, @ennoh! Well done.

 

Mitchell

 

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