Just to let everyone know that a part of the process (turning the mains water back on) was not shown in the video, but was indeed done before turning the laundry tap back on. Cheers.
Hey there 🙂good way to use your seal tape is to keep it on the roll, and not cut a piece before wrapping. Use the roll to circle the thread a couple times, then cut at the end once wrapped.
I have tried changing the washer, but still leaks. So this will be the next thing to do, to replace the entire laundry tap. Thanks for sharing this DIY video. My question is, can I just use the normal wrench, instead of using a tap wrench as shown in your video. I don't have any experience in replacing taps, this will be my first time.
You've helped me a lot, thank you for showing so much detail in your video! I think I'm still messing up the tape application (on the wall spindle) because the new hot tap keeps leaking slowly around it when I turn the mains back on, but I'm going to give it another try in the morning.
Hi there, How do you know when to replace the whole tap (as in the video) as opposed to just replacing the washer, o-ring etc? I have this exact same problem as in the video where my washing machine tap is leaking at the actual tap (by that I mean part you turn with your hand). Sorry for not being fully around terminology - I don't know much about fixing leaky taps YET!
I couldn't agree more Michael. Safety regulations and common sense weren't a big thing in the 70's when the house was built. I've had our Main Power Board updated with safety switches, so an accidental leak now won't cause an electrical problem. Appreciate the comment and have yourself a very Happy New Year. Cheers.
I'm terrified of the last bit of tap fitting where you align the output thread with the washing machine. That is a lot of hard final turning to align (my problem at the moment). I'm scared I'll twist the pipe off behind the thread.
I know what you mean. A bit of luck can play its part getting the tap tight and pointing in the right direction. If you are too far off, you should just undo it and concentrate on where the tap mouth is pointing when the tap comes off. (let's say pointing to 2pm). Then start screwing the tap back on again, but with the tap mouth pointing at 6:00pm. I hope that makes sense. Appreciate the comment and best of luck with the project. 👍
Hi Mate, might be a silly question however you mentioned to turn mains water off. How about the hot water? Wouldn't the hot water service then still be sending out hot water to the tap? Do I need to turn anything off there as well? Don't feel like maiming myself just yet
Hi David. No such thing as a silly question. Your mains feeds your hot water service, so when you turn off the mains, the hot water service also stops. What l would suggest is after you turn off your mains, but before removing your taps, turn them on to ensure they are no longer spitting out water. You'll need a bucket. Best of luck. 👍
You do not need washers for a quarter turn tap, the only washers needed is the ones inside the machine hoses that screw onto to the tap. No tape needed on the hose to tap fittings. In fact the thread sealing tape also has been overdone in this video. The only thread that need tape are the two pipes protruding from the wall that the taps attach to. The tape should not be put on the way it has been, the first couple of threads should be left "bare" and winding commenced further in. The main reason being is that tape can break up and enter the tap causing clogging, which would involve the tap having to be removed and even replaced if tape cannot be extracted. I was also concerned how the new taps were tightened up. They should not be forced to face down like they were. Facing taps down is a trial and error thing, even for plumbers, and doing a few more winds of tape often allows taps to face down without excessive force, which can strip pipe and/or tap threads causing more leaks, not to mention wasting money as new taps would be required. Some of the Bunnings taps are very weak where threads are concerned also.
Hi Marcia. Well that great question really sums up the whole video. My previous washing machine did not leak at the hose, but the new one did. The old tap would be at least 40 years old, assuming it had never been changed before. The size and thread of the new tap should in theory be exactly the same as the old tap. All l know for sure is that a new, modern tap solved a problem that, in my opinion, should have never appeared in the first place. Thanks for the question. 🙂
Just to let everyone know that a part of the process (turning the mains water back on) was not shown in the video, but was indeed done before turning the laundry tap back on. Cheers.
That PowerPoint right under the tap is GNARLY!!!!
Couldn't agree more. What on earth were they thinking? Appreciate the comment. Cheers 👍
Really helpful thanks,I have the same problem. Bought a machine,connected it,then leaking everywhere
Hey there 🙂good way to use your seal tape is to keep it on the roll, and not cut a piece before wrapping. Use the roll to circle the thread a couple times, then cut at the end once wrapped.
I have tried changing the washer, but still leaks. So this will be the next thing to do, to replace the entire laundry tap. Thanks for sharing this DIY video. My question is, can I just use the normal wrench, instead of using a tap wrench as shown in your video. I don't have any experience in replacing taps, this will be my first time.
You've helped me a lot, thank you for showing so much detail in your video! I think I'm still messing up the tape application (on the wall spindle) because the new hot tap keeps leaking slowly around it when I turn the mains back on, but I'm going to give it another try in the morning.
The cheers at the end had me in stitches 😂
Hi there, How do you know when to replace the whole tap (as in the video) as opposed to just replacing the washer, o-ring etc? I have this exact same problem as in the video where my washing machine tap is leaking at the actual tap (by that I mean part you turn with your hand). Sorry for not being fully around terminology - I don't know much about fixing leaky taps YET!
Thanks for the video, I've only just started watching but a bit concerned about the powerpoint.
I couldn't agree more Michael. Safety regulations and common sense weren't a big thing in the 70's when the house was built. I've had our Main Power Board updated with safety switches, so an accidental leak now won't cause an electrical problem. Appreciate the comment and have yourself a very Happy New Year. Cheers.
@@JustAwesomeCommercials Thanks for the reply mate. Wishing you a happy New year to you too and lets hope things start improving.
Fantastic, thank you for this video will give it a try!
Good luck. If you've never done it before, just take your time and I'm sure you'll be fine. Remember to turn off the water first. 👍💦
Thank you so much for this video!
My Pleasure. Hope it helped solve your problem.
Great tutorial Thank you :)
Glad to hear the video helped you out. Thanks for your support Charmaine.
I'm terrified of the last bit of tap fitting where you align the output thread with the washing machine. That is a lot of hard final turning to align (my problem at the moment). I'm scared I'll twist the pipe off behind the thread.
I know what you mean. A bit of luck can play its part getting the tap tight and pointing in the right direction. If you are too far off, you should just undo it and concentrate on where the tap mouth is pointing when the tap comes off. (let's say pointing to 2pm). Then start screwing the tap back on again, but with the tap mouth pointing at 6:00pm. I hope that makes sense. Appreciate the comment and best of luck with the project. 👍
Hi Mate, might be a silly question however you mentioned to turn mains water off. How about the hot water? Wouldn't the hot water service then still be sending out hot water to the tap? Do I need to turn anything off there as well? Don't feel like maiming myself just yet
Hi David. No such thing as a silly question. Your mains feeds your hot water service, so when you turn off the mains, the hot water service also stops. What l would suggest is after you turn off your mains, but before removing your taps, turn them on to ensure they are no longer spitting out water. You'll need a bucket. Best of luck. 👍
@@JustAwesomeCommercials awesome mate! Thank you! Your videos are a life saver!
@David Kozik Appreciate the support.
Legend!, thank you
Thank you
did you have to buy any washers for this?
You do not need washers for a quarter turn tap, the only washers needed is the ones inside the machine hoses that screw onto to the tap. No tape needed on the hose to tap fittings. In fact the thread sealing tape also has been overdone in this video. The only thread that need tape are the two pipes protruding from the wall that the taps attach to. The tape should not be put on the way it has been, the first couple of threads should be left "bare" and winding commenced further in. The main reason being is that tape can break up and enter the tap causing clogging, which would involve the tap having to be removed and even replaced if tape cannot be extracted. I was also concerned how the new taps were tightened up. They should not be forced to face down like they were. Facing taps down is a trial and error thing, even for plumbers, and doing a few more winds of tape often allows taps to face down without excessive force, which can strip pipe and/or tap threads causing more leaks, not to mention wasting money as new taps would be required. Some of the Bunnings taps are very weak where threads are concerned also.
Magnificent.
Thanks for the support Andy.
What is the difference in the taps, the leak was at the hose join?
Hi Marcia. Well that great question really sums up the whole video. My previous washing machine did not leak at the hose, but the new one did. The old tap would be at least 40 years old, assuming it had never been changed before. The size and thread of the new tap should in theory be exactly the same as the old tap. All l know for sure is that a new, modern tap solved a problem that, in my opinion, should have never appeared in the first place. Thanks for the question. 🙂
Fabulous
you know why its not leaking because he forgot to turn the mains back on hah!! jk:)) good job
😂 Agreed. I really should have recorded that part. DOH!!! Cheers.
Seal tape is the worse ... Surely someone should have figured out how to make it sticky
100% agree with you. 👍
Still leaking ☹
Sorry to hear that. Have you attached a Bosch Washing Machine by any chance?