Archive for November, 2007

Tip to re-assemble water tap

November 29 2007No Commented

Categorized Under: Tips

One thing that you have to remember is to take out used PTFE tape which stick on your tap track. Clean it so that new when PTFE applied it will sealed the water from inside pipe.

It is because you need to roll a new PTFE on track itself. So, it will stick very nice.

Put the [...]

Tap damaged

November 29 2007No Commented

Categorized Under: Tips

As I opened my main supply of water tap, I can’t find any seal previously. It means all the seal already completely damaged and not only just worn out.

Unbelievable, I think it already gone long time ago. As my house already near 7 years old, that’s why. Also, I felt it something missing at the [...]

Achtung!

November 29 2007No Commented

Categorized Under: Naza

When you want to dismantle the water tap, you must not use wrong tool or not really suitable for the job. In this case, do not use pipe wrench to grip and open the tap.

If you use pipe wrench, it is more difficult and you will fill the wrench is not gripping. Then you [...]

Things to prepare to repair water tap

November 29 2007No Commented

Categorized Under: Tips

The important things is to prepare the tool and spare part. For this case, we have to have an adjustable spanner (easy for future job). Today, I already buy a spanner just for my tap water job.

Also, we need to have the correct seal. To be easy, you just ask hardware guy & they will [...]