How to fix a tap

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Before learning how to fix a faucet, it must be clear who is facing one of the simplest domestic failures to fix. Just need a seal kit that fits the broken faucet.

First, as in all operations of the field of plumbing, before knowing how to fix a faucet, has cut the water in the tap and then remove the broken tap. It has therefore removing the bezel that own most of the taps. These are usually subject to the tap usually by a screw, which is removed by unscrewing it, or can also be put under pressure, which should be out by prying with a screwdriver.

At that time the mechanism will be exposed tap after removing the knob by pulling it out. This will involve using the spanner (wrench better than in this case) for the size of the tap.

After that, proceed to locate and change the shoe. This is a piece of rubber which is at the end of the mechanism and is usually secured by a nut, a screw or pressure.

If need be rectified after the seat to remove imperfections that have arisen due to the friction of the shoe and lime. The impurities which have been made between the shoe and seat can be a cause of the leak.

The next step is to replace the seals and the mechanism. This requires removing the washer having at the top and removing the two parts forming the valve. With the help of the knife will be drawn together and will old new. After this operation, the faucet is mounted again. After all, the drip that occurred before have ceased, and you will have learned how to fix a faucet through a few simple steps.