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Hello all,

I'm a tenant in a property and we have some antique taps that are shut off, because they leak quite badly. The plumbers who visited said it wasn't possible to get new washers to fix them, and a whole new unit would be needed, which the landlord isn't prepared to accommodate.

Could anyone advise if this is true? Is it possible to get new washers for old taps like these? Grateful for any advice.

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Bet it's a standard 3/8th washer, givebit a go. Best off luck!
 
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Bet it's a standard 3/8th washer, givebit a go. Best off luck!

But only with LL permission!

And on old taps like these it can be a PITA hence LL and plumber don`t want to touch them.
 
Looks like a standard set of 1/2" BS1010 taps to me (1/2" tap washers should suit).

but as above, you don't want to break that antique corner basin it could be worth a few bob in London reclaim store.
 
Surely the landlord has to fix these as constantly leaking taps are wasteful and not fit for purpose as they are. Or is this just wishful thinking on my part?
 
Surely the landlord has to fix these as constantly leaking taps are wasteful and not fit for purpose as they are. Or is this just wishful thinking on my part?

Definitely. The OP said they've been turned off so presumably they have no washbasin now? I'd be complaining pretty strongly...
 
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