Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Apr 05, 2020 3:33 pm Hi guys I'm trying to fix a leaking shower and need a little help ๐ I've removed the taps and I'm trying to replace the tap valves but can't find anything the same size at Bunnings. Have a look at the image to see how it compares to a standard 12mm one, it's quite a bit smaller. When I insert the 12mm one, it doesn't seem to go in as far or sit against the same point. Am I overthinking it or should I be trying to find one the exact same size somewhere? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Help replacing tap valve 2Apr 05, 2020 3:53 pm Are you in QLD? If so you probably have those outrageously overpriced washers everyone was having installed as part of the โsmartโ energy program You can buy these washers as a special order from a trade plumbing supply store such as trade link . They donโt stock them as they cost something like $80 a set of two. What you will find is a small t shaped insert in the body of the tap that can be removed. It is friction fit if you like I can try and find one of the bits I removed from one of our rental property a few years ago. I found a link that should help https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/imag ... M&usqp=CAU Good luck with it. I don't know what the cost of a nice bidet seat with a 25mm air gap will be but you are obviously deducting the cost of a RPZ valve and its… 9 6973 First time building 2 storey home, is under construction (in Framing stage) in NSW. I have 3 toilets and need bidet spray in… 0 16848 that will depend on the kitchen bench depth. you'll have to specify it so it allows for both the tap and the sink 1 7379 |