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Hi @jeffk
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's fantastic to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about your laundry taps.
Your first hunch is correct the jumper valve has either been pushed in too far into the spindle seat or the rubber tap valve has torn off and stuck itself to the outlet. I suggest turning off your mains water before you open the main spindle to your laundry taps. I also recommend removing the hot side of the laundry tap so that you can compare both of the spindles. In this manner, you'll be able to see which part has failed.
You have two choices now, you can either bring both spindle parts with you to the store to make sure you get the correct spare parts or you can take a lot of photos and re-install the spindles so that everyone in the house can have the water back on. I personally recommend bringing the parts with you to make sure everything fits correctly.
Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing your laundry taps repaired.
Eric
Hi Eric. I have got a similar issue, where water stops flowing through both taps. I replaced the rubber washers for both taps but still no sign of water flow. Pls advise
Hi @Sajidsohail,
It sounds like you've already taken the right first step by replacing the rubber washers, but since there’s still no water flow, this could indicate a deeper issue. It’s possible there could be a blockage in the pipes themselves, a malfunction in the spindle seat, or an issue with the internal components of the tap assembly.
If you’re comfortable doing so, you could try checking the tap spindles and ensuring there’s no buildup or debris. However, if you’ve ruled out these possibilities and the water flow still isn’t restored, it may be best to contact a licensed plumber. They’ll be able to inspect the system thoroughly, identify the cause of the blockage, and help restore proper water flow.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
