Is is possible to replace a rubber seal in a garden tap?

Dezzi

Hello,

I have several garden taps that when turned on, water tends to escape at the top between the spindle and the main body of the tap.  I was wondering if the rubber seal (highlighted by the arrow in the attached picture of the removed tap head) is what could cause the water to leak between the spindle and the main body of the tap, and whether it is possible to purchase new rubber seals?

Thanks.

MitchellMc

Hi @Dezzi,

That would be the one, but it really depends on your part terminology! There's that one and another flat fibre washer that seals the threaded section, which I've marked with a red arrow. The O ring stops the water from escaping where the spindle's shank passes through the body of the spindle that I've marked with a green arrow. You can pick up repair kits that include everything you need. Whilst you have the tap disassembled, you might as well replace the tap valve and fibre washer.

It might be worth taking the spindle in with you to match up the correct O ring.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell