Trouble with tap

[wanttolearn]

Hi guys having a bit of a issue with a brand new tap on a wash hand basin. I've fitted the tap but it keeps dripping by the back nut underneath the tap. Thought it may of been the rubber washers but changed them.
Could it be a dodgy tap?
Or am I missing something

 

[ShaunCorbs]

it might be leaking/splashing from the top seeping through from the top

 

[wanttolearn]

Thanks for the quick response but it's leaking even when the tap is not running in wash hand basin

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Thanks for the quick response but it's leaking even when the tap is not running in wash hand basin

if you have enough in the flex undo the black nut as far as you can with out taking the flex off and lift the tap up and dry underneath and see if water re appears if no its leaking from the top and seeping through

 

[wanttolearn]

Ah right got you lol. Thanks mate took it off about 4 times today it was doing my nut in.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

i suspect its coming from the top and seeping through the threads

if it is ,if theres a rubber washer put some mastic on it if there isnt install one/ put mastic on the tap

 

[Best]

I use a telescopic mirror and a torch for looking at such things.
If the tap is leaking from the top it could be coming from the works, or running down the underside of the spout unseen.
If water can pass from the top of the tap and reach the threads, then you haven't sealed the tap to the basin also.
A point about the flexi hose I would make is some taps are sharp tapered edge because are designed for a nut and olive compression pipe joint and therefore far from ideal for hitting a flat rubber washer. I never use flexis.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

silicone,clear in situ,around the tap,baby wipes to make it look invisible,problem solved

 

[wanttolearn]

So if that's the cast will I just need new rubber washe's?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

So if that's the cast will I just need new rubber washe's?

or clear silicone

 

[Best]

Buy fix a taps for pairs of basin taps.
They centre the tap, keep it tight in position and seal it.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Essex-ORANGE-Fix-Tap-Fitting/dp/B00MNIEG3E

 

[jtsplumbing]

Possible that you have a faulty tap ! were they cheep ones ? Don't waste your time take it back and replace it.

 

[wanttolearn]

Yes they were cheap taps. Will try and use silicone first if not will replace thanks

 

[jtsplumbing]

Yes they were cheap taps. Will try and use silicone first if not will replace thanks

Make sure that they are WRAS approved.

 

[thereisawizza]

Were they from Screwfix?

 

[wanttolearn]

No customer had them off Internet. Not sure which company though

 

[PlumbBobBob]

most likely Chinese imports from ebay then and not wras approved

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Thanks for the quick response but it's leaking even when the tap is not running in wash hand basin

missed this bit sorry,have had cheap taps not cut square at the base

 

[wanttolearn]

I took the back nut off tap and connected flexi and noticed that it was leaking from the brass thread that goes into the bottom of tap

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I took the back nut off tap and connected flexi and noticed that it was leaking from the brass thread that goes into the bottom of tap

Should be all one piece and cheap taps