Showing in detail how to use a tap reseating tool to reseat a typical water tap. Before you reseat the tap, you must turn off the water and disassemble the tap. For instructions on how to do this see How to fix a leaking tap using a tap reseater . Aug 20- Knowing How To Reseat A Leaking Tap using a tap reseating tool is easy to do and can be use on most taps through out the house. Excellent quality tool, supplied with x double-ended plastic bushes. Remove the head of the tap including the washer leaving the base and spout.
The tap can then be reseated by turning the tool to grind down the seat.
The problem is normally the valve seat which the washer sits on when the tap is closed. The pressure of the water tries to force it under the washer and little by . The reseater fits the tap and I followed the grinding instructions but the taps are still leaking. I will try it one more time and if it does not work I will call the plumber.
Tap Reseater – Tradesman Available in all good hardware stores – Click here to find.
