How to fix noisy kitchen taps?

[Jus-tryin]

Replaced our kitchen taps a few months ago when previous old set bit the dust.  So new spindles, tap handle, washers etc.  Since then the taps make a loud and varying squeal when they are turned on - (can be demonstrated in a video that I tried to attach but platform says I do not have permission).  Have tried changing the washers, putting thread tape around washer spindles to better seat them in the spindle hole, turning water main off and removing any possible air pocket, putting vaseline on the spindle thread to make the tap turn smoothly and potentially reduce vibration.  None of these have addressed the issue. Also removed the filter on the end of the tap spout, and running taps without the filter, as well as cleaning and replacing the filter - neither of these fixes worked.

The noise seems very much located around the taps.  I have felt the pipes under the sink when the taps are running and noisy and there does not seem to be any vibration.  

The noise disappears when taps are turned beyond about a and eigth or a quarter turn - so at lower pressures.  Oh - and I have also tried adjusting the pressure at the mains - without any effect.

Any ideas of the problem and a solution?

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Jus-tryin. It's a pleasure to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about squealing taps.

You've obviously done your research and covered most of the reasons and remedies for screeching taps. At this stage, I would suggest that the best solution would be to return the taps and try a different set. It could be some type of fault with the product, or you might have just had bad luck with that set. I'd recommend you try a slightly different style than your current set. I can't imagine there is much more that you can try to resolve the issue. If these taps were purchased from us, then I'd be more than happy to contact the store you purchased from and let them know you'll be in to return them.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Jus-tryin]

Thanks Mitchell

Have just found my receipt and I think swapping might be the trick.  Challenge we had at the time was that there was little choice on the shelves.  Will head back to the Myaree store in WA to swap them.

Appreciate the quick response.

[jimbo2907]

I have the same problem and wish to use tap silicone on all the tap parts, but I can't undo the nut inside the mixer housing Where you remove the red and blue plastic plug. It's not a grub screw it has an internal thread so needs a special socket spanner...less than a deep drive 6mm which doesn't fit through the hole which is 6.5mm. Can you offer advice please?

[EricL]

Hello @jimbo2907 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

Would it be possible for you to post a photo of the internal screw you are referring to. This will give our members a better idea as to what the screw looks like. Does it look like a star pattern or pentagon type screw? Once we see what it looks like, we'll be able to offer you advice as to what tool to use on the screw.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric