Ok, I need a man's help...preferably a plumber!

[CAJ1]

My hot tap in the bath is running really slowly even if I turn it on full, its trickling out. I took the top off it and tightened the screw on the top (not sure if I should have done this?) but its still the same and drips even if fully turned off. Whats wrong with it and how do I fix it?

TIA

[puddicat]

caj why not a female plumber!!

[anthony25]

there is a rubber washer underneath the screw try replacing it.....wayne

[puddicat]

caj just taken us back a hundred years!!!

[CAJ1]

The female plumbers are more than welcome but not sure if there's any on here lol! Hmm...we could make a new post to see.

Wayne, the bit the screw goes in is metal and has 2 black plastic bits around it. I've checked under all my taps - none of them have plastic rubber underneath the screw?

[anthony25]

the rubber washers can sumtimes be inside the taps itself they get worn and restrict the water flow depending on how old your taps are etc

[CAJ1]

Ok, I might get a plumber (male or female depending on who answers when I phone them!) as I haven't a clue, we'll have water everywhere if I start taking apart a tap lol!

Thanks

[johntywino]

There is a little thought....Somewhere along the pipe close to the tap could be a little screw in the pipe,that should be turned in line with the pipe ? easily spotted if there is one!

[paddiez]

If you were anywhere near Southampton I would help...

[CAJ1]

Too far away! I'm in Ireland...thanks though