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I've had a dripping shower head for a while and it's really excessive the amount of water it wastes. Using some other community posts I figured I'd give it a go to fix it but after opening it up I have more question's than before.
So what's wrong with my tap please help?
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This is my cold tap, once removed the white lining around the edge fell apart immediately. I also noticed with the water shut off there was still a slow drip coming from thr socket but im not sure that's normal.
I couldn't figure out what the O ring was and was confused about the white circular plastic seal thing which crumled
Hello @KieranHarbinson
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your tapware.
On your first picture you will notice a white plastic piece that is sitting on top of your spindle. This plastic piece is called a jumper valve or tap valve, and it often has a rubber piece at the end of it to stop water from flowing through. If you look at your second picture, you'll see a rubber piece that is stuck inside the tap seat of your tap mixer body. That piece is what use to be on top of the jumper valve and has now come off.
I suggest getting some long nose pliers and removing the rubber piece that got left behind inside. Once you have removed the old rubber piece, I suggest replacing the jumper valve with FIX-A-TAP 13mm 1/2" Leaklock Tap Valve. I also suggest having a look at this guide - How to replace a tap washer.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
