https://greenityourself.com.au/category/topics/hot-water-systems en https://greenityourself.com.au/projects/watch-now-how-fix-dripping-tap <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">WATCH NOW: How to fix a dripping tap</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/users/lish" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">lish</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Wed, 15 Jun 2011 - 00:05</span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-sidebar field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Sidebar</div> <div class="field__item"><p><u><strong>Top tricks and tips.</strong></u></p> <ul> <li>Turn off the water before unscrewing the tap. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Before removing tap, turn the tap ON to release pressure in tap. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Put the plug in the sink to avoid dropping loose parts down.  Take plug out before turning the water back on.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Check both hot and cold taps - good idea to replace both washers while you are at it.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The mechanism may be quite tricky to unscrew. It may need a fair force to undo it.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>This job should take 30 mins - 1 hour.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Most indoor taps use 12mm valves/washers.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Avoid over-tightening the tap. This keeps your new valve in top shape for longer.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>If you are concerned you will need to call a plumber, do this job early on a weekday morning - easier to get a plumber if you need to (not that you will need to).</li> </ul> <ul> <li>If your tap and spindle are all corroded and very hard to move try: A longer handled spanner/wrench to get some mechanical advantage, using heat (a hairdryer), some CLR around the spindle to remove the corrosion.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>If you are having trouble getting the tap undone ask someone to help. It may be easier to hold the tap underneath the sink while unscrewing the spindle. If it is really too hard, call a plumber wots got the tools.</li> </ul> <p> </p></div> </div> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:05:26 +0000 lish 115 at https://greenityourself.com.au https://greenityourself.com.au/projects/rebates-abound <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Rebates Abound </span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/users/lish" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">lish</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Wed, 20 Apr 2011 - 10:49</span> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:49:35 +0000 lish 101 at https://greenityourself.com.au