How to Change a Tap Valve while Fixing a Dripping Tap 🚰 Easy DIY

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How to change a tap valve (aka tap gland or tap cartridge) for fixing a dripping tap or when you can't turn off a tap with a stuck tap washer.

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As a plumber of 49 years I wish that every tap valve/cartridge was this easy to remove. Very often it's difficult enough to just remove the retaining screw, especially on bath taps where they are below a shower. Secondly, it is very often difficult to remove the head because of limescale. I have had on many occasions to snap it off to get to the valve. The valve itself can also be problematic. Even bracing it with another tool while you try to turn it out can result in the tap moving (it did slightly in your video) which could lead to a leak underneath, especially on rigid pipework. Even if you get this far without problems I would advocate checking the seating which could equally be the cause of your dripping tap. I always run my re-seating tool over it just to be sure. I haven't come across PTFE on the thread but I always run a bit of Plumber's Grease around the thread, spline and screw so that the next plumber that comes along doesn't have the aforementioned issues. If you are a DIYer and experience any of the above while attempting this job then stop and call a plumber.

stephengunner
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It had been a while since I changed a tap head like this - this video was the perfect guide to completing the job - clear, easy to follow, good camera position, clear and easy to understand audio. Perfect - thank you!

ripplesguy
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Good informative video. Thank you. HOT TIP: put the plug in the drain, if you drop the handle screw, we all know where that little sucker is going 😂

babs
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Great video. Simple and straight forward - ideal for a plumbing novice. Thank you

richendascarter
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Great video, did not have to bother my landlord with getting a plumber out for such a simple task.

Tip: if the cartridge is ancient and stuck in your tap like mine was, and you don't have anything other than a spanner, pour some hot water over the cartridge to loosen it up. Helped mine come loose.

alexcolledge
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Excellent simple video, fixed my valve in minutes after watching the video. Thank you

anthonydsouza
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Best educational straight to the point and attention to detail was on point guy deserves a reward I feel fully qualified for the task at hand cheers mate

r__d_m_u_r_d__r-_-
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Love the second spanner trick to stop the tap twisting, nice one.

biffamech
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I took your advice and changed the whole glands. And it WORKED! I used quality Bristan replacement glands. Thank you.

MagicCarpetMusic
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Brilliant thank you! That really helped me understand how the tap works - now to see if I can get the handle off my tap to change the cartridge.

joyporter
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Thank you for the video. I am changing one of these next week. Never done it before and I hope it goes as smoothly as you make it look.

neil
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A brilliantly simple, easy to understand video that explained in detail and de mystified the task, very well presented.

KevinMachell-rkrk
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I got value. A trip to B and Q on Sunday is on the cards. Thanks fella 👍

gloooopo
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Yes....cover how to shut off for either tap please! Many thanks.

malcolmdick
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Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. It was a great help.

brianthesnail
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Put the plug in before unscrewing anything to save losing the screw down the plughole.

gavind
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Thankyou for sharing this video, I have now fixed a leaky tap by replacing the valve 😁👍 happydiyer

rachelcryan
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Awesome just what I needed. Thank you.

bampidraws
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Good video - I think that's a sensible suggestion to change out the entire cartridge for only a couple of quid rather than fiddle about just changing washers and trying to clean up the old one

nigelseed
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Thanks very clear video. I now have to put it into practice. I hope it will be as simple as you say. Bill

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