Taps For Washing Machine Valve.

[maggie01]

The taps are missing from the valve under my sink and I wondered if it's possible to buy just these taps or if I buy a complete valve, l can I use the taps that come with it with the existing valve I already have.

Don't want to have to replace that if I can help it but I need the taps to isolate the waster from the washing machine.

[The Builder]

I'm afraid this is hard to understand Maggie.
Do you mean the handles (the red and blue bits)

http://www.screwfix.com/p/15mm-x-washing-machine-valve-without-check-valve/51231

[maggie01]

Yes to both of you. I was married to a plumber for 40yrs so feel a bit stupid asking this question . I just wondered if the plastic bits would fit the valve that is already there. I don't want to pay out to have the whole thing replaced.

Failing that a spanner seems the idea. Thanks.

[Mass_Hysteria]

or pliers maggie, worked for me!

[Baldric]

Are you sure they ever had the plastic bits, and they're not an in-line tap with a slot for a screwdriver to fit into to turn them?

[rccatnap]

Baldric just beat me to it. I have those to isolate the kitchen sink taps with a screwdriver when I want to change the washers. I also have the red and blue handles on the isolating valves for the washing machine. One did break some time ago and I took the bits to a plumbing trade supplier and he was able to replace it for a few pence. Good luck with yours.

[maggie01]

.no. I thought they were the ones you use a screwdriver with. I knew about those but the aren't.