July 31, 20223 yr At the fully-closed position it's started to leak a little bit of water. I'm thinking open it up a little, hold the top little bit with pliers, and close it again. Is this right? I don't have pliers so I can't try it but I can borrow some from the neighbour when he comes back home.
July 31, 20223 yr Popular Post I think you will find there isn't much adjustment you can do, or washer to change. just grab a new one, they literally cost 100 baht.
July 31, 20223 yr Author 3 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: I think you will find there isn't much adjustment you can do, or washer to change. just grab a new one, they literally cost 100 baht. 2 minutes ago, Bill97 said: No. The top screw holds the handle onto the valve it does not adjust the valve. OK thanks guys. I'll get the neighbour onto it. He does this kind of stuff. Wanted to fix it myself if I could.
July 31, 20223 yr Popular Post 22 minutes ago, hamleknoi said: OK thanks guys. I'll get the neighbour onto it. He does this kind of stuff. Wanted to fix it myself if I could. Now you are thinking straight. No point in your neighbour owning pliers if he isn't prepared to get his hands dirty (wet). Meanwhile, fix it like a pro, put a bucket under it (if you have one).
July 31, 20223 yr Popular Post Go and buy a new one and a roll of PTFE tape. You don't even need tools, turn off the water and use the handle as a lever to unscrew the old, wrap plenty of tape on the threads of the new, and screw on the new again using the handle. Note, it is totally guaranteed that the new one will be tight when the outlet is pointing vertically upwards. "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
July 31, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Crossy said: Note, it is totally guaranteed that the new one will be tight when the outlet is pointing vertically upwards. This can be adjusted by the amount of PTFE tape, might take a bit of trial and error to get the right amount.
July 31, 20223 yr 29 minutes ago, Crossy said: Go and buy a new one and a roll of PTFE tape. You don't even need tools, turn off the water and use the handle as a lever to unscrew the old, wrap plenty of tape on the threads of the new, and screw on the new again using the handle. Note, it is totally guaranteed that the new one will be tight when the outlet is pointing vertically upwards. Vertical up just means you didn't use sufficient tape..
July 31, 20223 yr Dismantle the tap part from the part the screws into the wall , then file a little bit off the tap part , so when you reassemble it will tighten up on ball valve in the tap , then will not leak , been a Cheap Charlie that's how I make the taps last longer , You are going to need a grip a spanner and a file or 100 Baht and buy a new one. regards worgeordie
July 31, 20223 yr Popular Post A throw away jobby, costs a few baht, just buy a new one, replace in 5 minutes if you can turn the water off, if not wear swimming trunks...????
July 31, 20223 yr 17 minutes ago, Artisi said: Vertical up just means you didn't use sufficient tape.. ... or too much of course "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
July 31, 20223 yr Now this one requires the removal of the handle (complete with mud-dauber casings) in order to actually screw the ruddy thing in place. Plumber said it was fine before the tiler did his job! "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
July 31, 20223 yr 13 hours ago, FriendlyFarang said: This can be adjusted by the amount of PTFE tape, might take a bit of trial and error to get the right amount. It's more like: trial, trial, trial, etc and error, error, error etc.
July 31, 20223 yr 44 minutes ago, carlyai said: It's more like: trial, trial, trial, etc and error, error, error etc. The tribulations are feeling lonely, don't forget the tribulations to go with the trials! "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
August 1, 20223 yr 16 hours ago, Crossy said: Note, it is totally guaranteed that the new one will be tight when the outlet is pointing vertically upwards. Yep! Got that T-Shirt too Funny thing, some time ago watched a neighbor replace one of those taps and it fitted the right way, just like that. This vertical upwards thing must be Farang specific
August 1, 20223 yr 5 hours ago, Daffy D said: Funny thing, some time ago watched a neighbor replace one of those taps and it fitted the right way, just like that. It will be water tight, not leak, without being fully tightened mechanically. Only the anal require the latter.
August 1, 20223 yr 21 hours ago, Crossy said: Go and buy a new one and a roll of PTFE tape. You don't even need tools Famous last words with plumbing in Thailand.
August 1, 20223 yr 21 hours ago, Crossy said: Go and buy a new one and a roll of PTFE tape. You don't even need tools, turn off the water and use the handle as a lever to unscrew the old, wrap plenty of tape on the threads of the new, and screw on the new again using the handle. Note, it is totally guaranteed that the new one will be tight when the outlet is pointing vertically upwards. Teflon tape and thread dope fix that problem
August 1, 20223 yr 16 minutes ago, Orinoco said: Famous last words with plumbing in Thailand. Maybe get two rolls of PTFE (Teflon) tape ???? "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
August 1, 20223 yr Popular Post 50 minutes ago, Crossy said: Maybe get two rolls of PTFE (Teflon) tape ???? Turn main stopcock off, this brakes off in hand. Tap snaps off in wall. Try get busted tap out of pipe, pipe brakes off in wall. I'm done, off to Ma & Pa shop for 4 large Leo beers and call Somchai. TIT.
August 1, 20223 yr Popular Post Does not apply in this case but for future reference, if you are fitting a new water pipe with tap, screw in the tap before fitting the last threaded pipe. That way you can glue the piece with the tap in the right position. Voila!
August 7, 20223 yr On 7/31/2022 at 7:21 PM, Crossy said: Go and buy a new one and a roll of PTFE tape. You don't even need tools, turn off the water and use the handle as a lever to unscrew the old, wrap plenty of tape on the threads of the new, and screw on the new again using the handle. Note, it is totally guaranteed that the new one will be tight when the outlet is pointing vertically upwards. "I'll get another half a turn" CRACK. Out with the grinder and hammer and chisel to repair cracked fittings. Yeah been there, done that.
August 12, 20223 yr On 8/7/2022 at 11:41 AM, sipi said: "I'll get another half a turn" CRACK. Out with the grinder and hammer and chisel to repair cracked fittings. Yeah been there, done that. Thai fittings should be renamed "cockinabucket" fittings theyre really krap threads.........youll need about 18-20 turns of ptfe starting thin build up to a pyramid shape at the end, always buy the fittings with the metal insertplastic ones again are krap, not perfect but better, then also add green pipefitting dope as mentioned ........ Before fitting the tap try it dry to calculate HOW MANY revolutions get you near to the upright position so when you do tighten it you know how many before it bottoms out. Half inch fittings are the worst it gets better with 3/4 inch for leaks and or splitting when over tight https://www.lazada.co.th/products/permatex-no51h-118-ml-100-i262179393-s403657700.html?exlaz=d_1:mm_150050845_51350205_2010350205::12:17724336665!!!!!c!!403657700!531910104&gclid=CjwKCAjw9NeXBhAMEiwAbaY4llLOcTVQBZ4l4hk98iJfdT1pO8Td2tQEo7MtxSkgJcbn2d05ITmIehoC-RAQAvD_BwE
August 12, 20223 yr Had this too, not messing, lets go get another ! Grabs hold of it, turns it, shears straight off from the thread in the wall ! What should have been easy swap now turned into a nightmare removal of shrapnel ! prior to finally fitting the new one and trial and error with tape to get it to stop in the right position.???? Don’t miss the latest headlines from Thailand and around the world. Get the Asean Now Briefing newsletter, delivered daily. Sign up here.
August 13, 20223 yr 15 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Had this too, not messing, lets go get another ! Grabs hold of it, turns it, shears straight off from the thread in the wall ! What should have been easy swap now turned into a nightmare removal of shrapnel ! prior to finally fitting the new one and trial and error with tape to get it to stop in the right position.???? You need https://www.lazada.co.th/products/8-2021-i2755653306-s10008709057.html I bought a set last time that happened to me, of course it's never been needed ???? There are cheaper options which are specifically for busted pipe fittings https://www.lazada.co.th/products/life-tools-4-6-i3845266711-s14670160254.html "I don't want to know why you can't. I want to know how you can!"
August 13, 20223 yr 8 minutes ago, Crossy said: You need https://www.lazada.co.th/products/8-2021-i2755653306-s10008709057.html I bought a set last time that happened to me, of course it's never been needed ???? There are cheaper options which are specifically for busted pipe fittings https://www.lazada.co.th/products/life-tools-4-6-i3845266711-s14670160254.html I used some old drill bits, jammed them in, similar principal, it worked......eventually ???????? Don’t miss the latest headlines from Thailand and around the world. Get the Asean Now Briefing newsletter, delivered daily. Sign up here.
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