How to Replace Shower Tap Washers - Australia

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
  • How to Replace Shower Tap Washers - Australia

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  • @reddevil78910
    @reddevil78910 10 місяців тому +25

    No talking no intro ,just got to the point and very helpfull cheers mate

  • @austomj
    @austomj 4 роки тому +116

    Thank you for not playing loud annoying music in the background!

  • @helenharder1955
    @helenharder1955 5 років тому +125

    Thanks so much for this, I’m a single mum and was able to fix both my shower taps without calling a plumber. God bless.❤️

    • @bushwalker6214
      @bushwalker6214 4 роки тому +10

      Plumbers must hate this video!

    • @Miawallce80
      @Miawallce80 Рік тому +3

      Same here I’m flat broke and it’s Easter weekend so I’m gonna try it myself 😊

    • @tessi-annroberts1983
      @tessi-annroberts1983 Рік тому

      Single lady here but I don't know the name of the tools used😢😢😢

  • @crazygrandma6366
    @crazygrandma6366 Рік тому +15

    Thankyou. Quoted $400 to change 4 washers by a plumber. This way it will only cost me the tools and washers.. I am so grateful for this basic step by step video and as a single person it has helped my bank account. Once again Thankyou

  • @janedoe8235
    @janedoe8235 17 днів тому +1

    Iv subscribed because he JUST DOES IT. God bless this man 4 not talking shit n turning a 4min tutorial Into a 15min one

  • @CleverCreatives
    @CleverCreatives 5 років тому +12

    Thank you for posting this. I followed your video and was able to replace my shower tap today. Saves me having to wait for the plumber and landlord, and in the process lost time at work.

  • @karmicselling4252
    @karmicselling4252 4 роки тому +65

    The tool used is called a Tube Socket Spanner. Available in a range of shapes and sizes from local Hardware Stores. Common shapes are Hex or Square. Typical sizes for taps range from 15mm to 25mm. Most modern taps use Metric sizes. Older taps used Imperial sizes.Always confirm the correct shape and size before using the tool otherwise fittings can be damaged. Always rotate the fitting in the correct direction. Normally, Anti-clockwise to loosen. Clockwise to tighten. But always check. Never apply too much force. If the fitting seems to be very tight or stuck, apply a rust remover like WD-40 or CRC, wait a few hours, and then try to remove it. If it won't budge, try using a larger lever with the tool. If it still won't move call a Professional. A broken fitting in-situ is very difficult to fix and will usually require a plumber to repair the damage.

    • @CheesyPumbah
      @CheesyPumbah 3 роки тому

      Dumbest design. Can’t tighten with typical household tools.

    • @airbnbgirllaura
      @airbnbgirllaura 2 роки тому +1

      You've saved me hours of searching online for "tube wrench plumbers use." Be blessed!

    • @Ankitsharma-ht7kk
      @Ankitsharma-ht7kk 2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for this information.you saved me a lot of time

  • @earthsister1
    @earthsister1 2 роки тому +11

    Fabulous educational resource, we should have been taught these practical life skills in school. Thanks for sharing

    • @spathi3309
      @spathi3309 Рік тому +1

      Seems like the kind of thing parents should pass on.

  • @MissShazJones
    @MissShazJones 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing. I thought I'd have to call someone out on the weekend when my tap popped off and fell into the sink last night, but this video made it so easy to fix myself. I would've been clueless without it. Much appreciated!

  • @sushimamba4281
    @sushimamba4281 5 років тому +18

    Thanks. Last time I called a plumber for a simple fix like this it was nearly $300 for 18 minutes on the job!

  • @alinedeleandro123
    @alinedeleandro123 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you. You were very meticulous and easy to follow. The quote we got for bath & shower tap replacement was $620.

    • @XxmadmanXx101
      @XxmadmanXx101 4 роки тому

      Aline de Leandro what did u do fix them your self or get a cheaper plumber ?

  • @DV-zv4ox
    @DV-zv4ox 2 місяці тому

    Great video, straight into it with no silly music. I suggest using a high quality valve instead of the cheap plastic one you get in the tap kit (something from Fix-a-tap is a good place to start). It will last much longer and provide a nice "soft" feel when opening and turning the tap off. Cheers!

  • @TheMaggotrot
    @TheMaggotrot 5 років тому +13

    1:23 saved the day. Lefty loosey still applies. Cheers mate!

  • @user-xf6ql5zd6x
    @user-xf6ql5zd6x 2 місяці тому

    Pe🎉fact. A no bullshit, no shitty music, no lame commentary how-to video … cheers. Helped me out immensely.
    I’ve one question though …
    Use Plumbers tape too?

  • @lakshmiiyer4003
    @lakshmiiyer4003 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks a lot for this video. Step by step video was easy to follow and helped me fix my shower tap. 🙏

  • @neethamartin
    @neethamartin 5 років тому +7

    Saved $300 😊. Thank you so much!!

  • @norman-gregory
    @norman-gregory Рік тому

    Tradesman usually do a good job.
    But there pricing is always expensive...
    Some good basics right here!
    Thank you.

  • @christianvanneuves9958
    @christianvanneuves9958 2 роки тому

    The most useful video on the issue here. Thanks, maestro!

  • @sharonthrift5030
    @sharonthrift5030 2 роки тому

    I have never done this before. Thank you for posting. Going to tackle my shower in a few minutes 😊

  • @sarahlange1002
    @sarahlange1002 5 років тому +16

    Thanks you for positing this. Very, very, very helpful!

  • @morraessey
    @morraessey Місяць тому

    awesome video. to the point and so helpful. Big thanks 🙂

  • @wizdude
    @wizdude Рік тому

    Thanks bro. This helped for taps that I needed to change. Cheers.

  • @nickfelstead7559
    @nickfelstead7559 5 місяців тому

    thank you so much for this!, simple easy quick video

  • @jtsscalemodels2197
    @jtsscalemodels2197 Рік тому

    Thank you for making this video!...very well made tutorial!

  • @integr8nfp423
    @integr8nfp423 4 роки тому +2

    Appreciate the post, exactly the pre-check I needed. Very helpful, thank you.

  • @anilpatel1398
    @anilpatel1398 5 місяців тому +1

    Very good information

  • @jonlewis5121
    @jonlewis5121 3 роки тому

    Thank you! Is there an o ring in the spindal, if so how would you know when need changing?

  • @GeneralMerchandiser-r7v
    @GeneralMerchandiser-r7v 8 місяців тому

    Useful video. Thank you from Singapore.

  • @hmurray5645
    @hmurray5645 7 місяців тому

    Unreal! Super handy mate

  • @mohammadranamawa6795
    @mohammadranamawa6795 8 місяців тому

    I want to know- what size this wrench

  • @jemimahkendall6579
    @jemimahkendall6579 Рік тому

    This video is excellent, I know exactly what I need to do

  • @who_thekaushik
    @who_thekaushik 4 роки тому +2

    What this changing of washer do to my shawer? Please tell me if this also work for water running after turning off the shower , its unstoppable.... What to do

    • @Prizm44
      @Prizm44 Рік тому

      Yes, replacing the washer is the first thing to try if your shower drips after turning it off, or if you have to turn the tap off very tight to stop water from dripping.

  • @peace7902
    @peace7902 20 днів тому

    I live in a unit but I can't find the main water supply fir my unit to stop the running water

  • @juliescott9485
    @juliescott9485 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. Great and easy to follow presentation.

  • @GG-tk8cq
    @GG-tk8cq 4 роки тому +1

    what’s happens if the actual tap doesn’t have an outside nut ? i can’t seem to get them off as nothing to undo...

  • @agallagher5936
    @agallagher5936 5 років тому +26

    What's the name of the tool used to remove the big metal thing just before the washer?

    • @nacnudnz
      @nacnudnz 5 років тому

      It's a pressed steel box wrench or tubular wrench, the name varies depending on what part of the world you live in. A cheap version of a tube socket or deep socket. The holes negate the need for the square drive on a ratchet or similar.

    • @Radmack
      @Radmack 5 років тому

      Tube spanner

    • @Maint-Man
      @Maint-Man 5 років тому

      a box spanner.

    • @GreatMochaChino
      @GreatMochaChino 5 років тому

      Socket

    • @fragglepuppies
      @fragglepuppies 5 років тому

      Tube socket. Plumbing area at hardware stores.

  • @jansteel2918
    @jansteel2918 5 років тому

    Thankyou thankyou ! I couldnt figure out to take tap apart but you made it easy.

  • @haioujin7964
    @haioujin7964 Рік тому

    Can not get the white washer out because it is so big. Anything solution?

  • @patrice1981
    @patrice1981 4 роки тому

    This is so helpful. Now I can do it by myself.

  • @PTFSUn-official
    @PTFSUn-official 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much. It made my day

  • @bassambassam8081
    @bassambassam8081 2 роки тому

    thank you for sharing this useful video

  • @mianz47
    @mianz47 3 роки тому

    Nice and easy video 👍👍

  • @Alice_Walker
    @Alice_Walker 5 років тому +3

    I can do that! Thank you so much!!

  • @Penfolds5
    @Penfolds5 3 роки тому

    I find mine are on way too tight and i can't get them off. Any help please?

  • @creamcookies999
    @creamcookies999 5 років тому +1

    What kind of wrench is that? Need to find similar one

    • @KiloOscarZulu
      @KiloOscarZulu 4 роки тому

      It's called a tap spanner www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-3-piece-tap-spanner-set_p6110222

    • @johnvienta7622
      @johnvienta7622 4 роки тому

      It is called a tube or box spanner in Australia. The size for my laundry tub taps was 19mm from memory. They are also useful for jobs such as removing kitchen mixer taps, around 12mm.

  • @heathergrahame9647
    @heathergrahame9647 4 роки тому

    Thank you! Wonderful video.

  • @haydenwilsonx
    @haydenwilsonx 4 роки тому

    So easy to follow - tackling this tomorrow!

  • @kurt5194
    @kurt5194 5 років тому +2

    Perfect, thank you so much!

  • @aussiecoastie72
    @aussiecoastie72 5 років тому +3

    Extremely helpful , thank you .

  • @EliteDetailingLedsJa
    @EliteDetailingLedsJa 5 років тому +5

    Whats the name of the tool at 1:13

    • @tye595
      @tye595 5 років тому

      www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-3-piece-tap-spanner-set_p6110222

    • @senorkapowssite
      @senorkapowssite 4 роки тому

      I've been looking around because I need one and found something very similar and it is called Tap Spanner... found it on the Bunnings website. Hope this helps.

    • @LAfunk750
      @LAfunk750 4 роки тому

      tube spanner

    • @johnharvey4496
      @johnharvey4496 4 роки тому

      That'd be a "tube spanner", a "tube" spanner...

    • @KiloOscarZulu
      @KiloOscarZulu 4 роки тому

      It's called a tap spanner www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-3-piece-tap-spanner-set_p6110222

  • @skyresechris782
    @skyresechris782 4 роки тому

    This is very very helpful I so much appreciate

  • @zachariahrowland6300
    @zachariahrowland6300 2 роки тому

    Dammit I bought a shifter today thinking that will be the tool lol 😂😂😂

  • @Oblivion8393
    @Oblivion8393 4 роки тому

    Great vid, very helpful, thanks

  • @sharwen7
    @sharwen7 6 років тому +3

    Very helpful mate

    • @petrinaerskine1195
      @petrinaerskine1195 6 років тому

      fantastic, easy as video and no yacking to complicate things.

  • @TheBeccstar
    @TheBeccstar Рік тому

    Not saying that this is not good video, but as someone coming here who has never done this before a list of tools used would be nice, bc it's not just washers I'll have to go and buy from bunnings

  • @sannygooden2333
    @sannygooden2333 3 роки тому

    Fantastic ... To the point

  • @donnachambers271
    @donnachambers271 2 роки тому

    Thank you for saving me!!!

  • @davidespinozareyes2150
    @davidespinozareyes2150 5 років тому +2

    Thanks heaps Mate!!!

  • @graphicsdesignbdtutorial
    @graphicsdesignbdtutorial Рік тому

    Thanks Your Tutorial

  • @lilianamesias633
    @lilianamesias633 3 місяці тому

    Excellent

  • @BradStanden
    @BradStanden 9 місяців тому

    on point ty

  • @missmjl2468
    @missmjl2468 5 років тому

    Too easy, thanks!

  • @cathyduong5709
    @cathyduong5709 5 років тому

    Thank you very much

  • @petrahatu9974
    @petrahatu9974 4 роки тому

    Thanks 🙏😃

  • @LukeJonesAU
    @LukeJonesAU Рік тому

    Love it

  • @leonotorongo2049
    @leonotorongo2049 Рік тому

    Cheers

  • @anhlangthang3881
    @anhlangthang3881 3 роки тому

    ❤️❤️❤️👍

  • @AdA-rl4eo
    @AdA-rl4eo 2 роки тому

    ❤️👍🇦🇺

  • @sskhaliq
    @sskhaliq 5 років тому +3

    Australia, this is thanks to immigration, knowledge sharing...Awesome

    • @jezeremyhubert
      @jezeremyhubert 5 років тому

      What has immigration got to do with knowledge sharing?

    • @sterlinga8307
      @sterlinga8307 4 роки тому

      ????????????????????????????????????