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TAP2 is a gene in humans that encodes the protein Antigen peptide transporter 2.

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    Tap won’t turn off with new tap gland

    I purchased 2x 1/2” tap gland for my basin because the hot one was faulty. I had to turn the stopcock of in the kitchen. I also had to turn off the mains on the pavement outside. I replaced the glands and the hot is working fine. But the cold tap does not turn off at all, with the new...
  2. Israrbaig

    Kitchen tap gland 1/4 turn

    My tap started dripping & I used my trusty monkey Wrench & tried to brute force it to turn. Sadly the nut round off & I can’t seem to remove it. I purchased a spanner but still no luck as the nut has no corners. I tried the monkey W again on the base but the metal has turned soft. Any ideas...
  3. B

    Advise Please - Tap 20 tooth tap gland packs? Sizing ??

    Hi All I need to replace a leaking tap (separate, not a monobloc). I notice screw fix do 3 sizes, 8mm, 9mm and 10.5mm, is this just the diameter of the spline if i measured with vernier calipers? To me the description seems wrong, 8, 9, 10.5mm would only refer the the actual HEIGHT of the...
  4. S

    Tap gland

    Hi, trying to change the tap glands on my bath taps and I’ve undone the gland easy enough but it won’t pull out of the tap I put it all back together as I didn’t want to force it, does the other hex part of the tap have to be unthreaded as it looks like an extra flange, thanks
  5. A

    Non standard tap gland +1 inch

    The attached image show a tap gland more than 1 inch in diameter. Is it possibly American?
  6. J

    Replacing bathroom basin tap gland - wrong thread type?

    Evening all, merry christmas. I'm trying to replace a tap gland in our bathroom, apparently not as simple as I thought. Old taps, can't find the brand, probably 15-20 years at least. I bought a washer seat grinding/facing tool, and a new tap gland (from Wickes and Homebase). The grinding...
  7. M

    help!! trying to find a tap gland

    Hello all first time posting here, i have tried without success to find a tap gland identical to the one in the photo attached the measurements are A 45 B 23 C 22 D 7 E 15 F 20 G 3 H 0 I have got one from b&q that fits and stops my hot water running away, but it is too long and there...
  8. B

    Stop Tap Gland packing

    Hi all, I'm an amateur DIY plumber. I like to have a go at simple things in the house myself, to save money, and usually do ok following a bit of research, common sense and a bit of swearing! A new one on me though....my internal Stop Tap/Cock is leaking from up between the spindle and the...
  9. S

    Tap Gland is there such a type as...

    I would like to know if there is a bath tap base thread/gland with a 1 Inch thread? It is for a bath tap replacement. The one I bought inc the added spacer extra bit still is too small. And if so where in the UK can I get it ie diy store or ebay? I tried at B&Q but they dont have 1 inch base...
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