Questions tagged [tap]
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Noisy hot water tap after outage
We had a water main break over the weekend, so I wound up with a lot of air in my water lines. I've successfully vented most of that (I think), but there is one kitchen tap which now resonates (building up to quite a howl) if I turn it on less than…
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How can I remove a broken thread tap from a metal surface?
I have a broken tap that is very thin M3(3mm) stuck in the hole that was drilled and I was trying to thread. Is there any way to get it out? This is in a table saw miter bar (9.39mm or 0.37in) for Ridgid TS3650.
As you can see it broke almost flush…
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I can't connect my washing machine properly. Please help
I got an old washing machine From my grandparents but I can't seem to fit the hose into the tap. There are in my opinion 2 problems, there are 2 male connections instead of a female and a male and I think the size is not right. Thanks so much for…
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Removing plastic aerator
I want to remove an old plastic aerator from my bathroom tap. I have tried with some universal aerator keys but my aerator doesn’t have any grooves to fit those keys. I’ve also tried to unscrew it (right to left) with pliers. It rotates with a…
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Mixer tap into single tap hole
(England specific question) I have a tiny toilet sink with two separate taps for hot and cold water. These are turning taps, that are old and are becoming hard to fully close. Yes, I could try to replace rubber seals, or even try to fit ceramic…
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How to get rid of noise in the water tap
When I turn my plumbing tap on , it gives some whistle sound and I always get the sound , every single time.
Please find AV clip here.
None of the water taps give this whistle sound , how can I get rid of this noise.
Should I be worried ? Should I…
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How do I repair the finish on my bathroom faucet?
I was attempting to clean the hard water stains off the matte black tap in my tub with Bar Keeper’s Friend and ended up peeling off some of the surface (see orangey bits in photo). Lesson learned not to do that again.
Is there a paint I can buy to…
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