Plumbing advice please

Southcoaster


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
20/03/2010 14:13

In the bathroom the button you push up and down on the tap to direct water to the shower or bath is now so stiff it is difficult to move. My natural inclination to ease something is to put some oil on it, but I suspect that is not appropriate in this case. Advice on what to do would be appreciated.

susief


Joined: 06/11/2008
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
20/03/2010 14:17

Is it possibly a build up of limescale? If so the supermarkets sell bottles of a liquid that can be used to clean kettles etc and I've found it works wonders on bathroom taps. Can't remember what it's called but in the cleaning aisle look for a white bottle with a picture of a turkish style stainless steel teapot/kettle on it. Hope that helps!

henrik



Joined: 01/10/2009
Posts: 314

Message Posted:
20/03/2010 14:19

buy some lime scale remover, maybe tuz ruhu.. watch out when using! could harm your eyes and also if you have, your marble floor.. should remove limescale within seconds.. then clean with lots of water...

david123


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 393

Message Posted:
20/03/2010 14:57

Hi,



Strip it down,clean it with a good cleaner then a little silicone grease then replace.



Job done.



David

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
20/03/2010 18:01

you can buy a new set at most builders merchants for £16 but this is probly what you have now just put on new ones

Southcoaster


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
20/03/2010 20:08

Thanks for the advice. Have put limescale remover on it and it is now functioning as normal.

beno12



Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 124

Message Posted:
21/03/2010 14:52

Spray with Vinegar this removes the Limescale and cheaper...

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
21/03/2010 16:28

use wd 40 the oil will not get to the water