QUICK NOTE:

Many new taps now have an ‘eco click’ function that can help you and all your family to develop some sound water using habits. When the tap is first turned on, it will flow at a rate that is correct for rinsing a toothbrush or facecloth. If you need a higher flow rate to fill a basin for example, you can increase it by the turning past the click.

Tools required:

Basin Wrench:

The Basin wrench will release the connector nuts securing the taps to the supply pipes.

Cranked Spanner:

The cranked spanner will release the back nut attaching a tap to a basin. If the nut is hard to move, try putting a screwdriver through the end of the spanner to provide extra purchase. Potterton Boiler Repair London use spanners.


1). Unscrew the holding the nuts of the old taps. You will need a basin wrench to release the tap connector nuts securing the taps to the pipes, and cranked spanner to release the back nuts securing the taps on the basin. Pull out the old taps. If they won’t move they may be stuck in place with old putty. If that is the case, then, tap them carefully from below with a wooden mallet. Make sure that the ceramic surround is cleaned before you fit the new taps.

2). Secure the new taps from the underside using the washers and mounting nuts supplied. The hot tap goes on the left, and the cold tap goes on the right. Either re-attach the existing pipework or use a 15 mm flexible tap connector. Potterton Boiler Repairs London fit taps.

3). Finally, remove any paint or tarnish from the pipes using some wire wool and visually check that there is no debris in the new taps before making the attachments. Restore the water supply and check the taps are working without any leaks.