Leaking Outside Garden Tap

[tali1]

originally , i thought it was the tap connector, so i tried another - same problem.So , when i ran tap without fittings i was surprised that the drip /leak was from the tap- can anyone diagnose /fix the fault ?
Water supply was spluttery , so i ran all the taps to get air out of system but that drip is still there
https://s31.postimg.org/xo67ztmh7/IMG_20160723_161110_1.jpg

[Togo]

Turn off the water supply and change the tap washer.

[Gizmonster]

I was going to suggest changing the washer, but you've got exactly the same tap that I have and changing the washer is a bit fiddly (as I found out) - I ended up changing up the whole tap, as I couldn't stop the tap from dripping (maybe the tap itself had developed a fault).
Dead easy to change, just literally unscrew it from the pipe and screw the new one on. you'd be surprised how cheap they are - a quick search on Ebay revealed: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2-Brass-Hose-Union-Bibcock-Outside-Tap-with-Check-Valve-/122057519894?hash=item1c6b31f316:g:AcgAAOSw9N1Vqrun

[bhg481]

Gizmonster has the best solution. Just make sure the tap has a check-valve and wrap some PTFE tape around the thread before you screw the tap in. The check-valve is necessary to comply with water regulations to prevent back-flow and contamination of the water supply. (Giz's suggestion DOES have a check-valve but not all do).

[waterboatman]

The seating for the washer may be a wee bit damaged, if so it needs re-seating. Not difficult. If you live close enough I'll do it for you.

[Gizmonster]

Good suggestion bhg .... forgot about the PTFE tape .... just like I did when I fit the tap the first time, so it didn't seal properly, until I realised my mistake.
It didn't take long though, just untightened the tap, applied the PTFE tape and retightened .... tada .... hey, if I can do it, anyone can :)

[The Builder]

I agree with the others. Not worth fiddling about with. Easier to replace......

http://www.screwfix.com/p/15mm-x-outside-tap-with-double-check-valve/37241

Several turns of PTFE tape needed, so that when you screw it in, you can have it in the upright position.

[BRIGHT SPARK]

If the tap is leaking with the connector on...and its not coming from the connector...the leak may be coming from the gland nut at the top.Try giving it a quarter turn clockwise.