Bib washers for leaking faucets

[passingas]

Has anyone seen or know where I might find something like this? In the rest of the world...these can be easily fixed with a kit or just replacing the bib washer....but here....another story. Seems like the fix here is to replace the entire faucet! I'm guessing that perhaps something like this might be had in Chiangmai or Chiangrai (up here in the north)? Any info would be greatly appreciated....pg

[eyecatcher]

Was looking out for a photo?

What exactly do you need. I havr a few neoprene washers that i have collected that come with taps and bum guns so you can have one.

I am in chiang mai.

Replacing the tap is probably easier that searching for washers though!

[wayned]

I buy repair washers at the local "Ma and Pa" hardware store here in the boonies. She has a small plstic cabinet with all kinds of washers and "O" rings and I just find what I want. The more expensive faucets actually have screws that hold the old washers in, the cheaper ones snap in. Most of the cheaper faucets are totally garbage and it best to replace the faucet when it starts leaking, that is if you can get the old one off without it crumbling in your hand leaving the threaded part still in the pipe fixture. It's really fun to "dig it out" the remainder without destroying the threads in the plastic pipe.

[lopburi3]

I have not had a tap with anything but ball valve for last several decades here. Once they get scratched the valve needs replacement and expect they are for sale somewhere - I just buy a new tap of same type and in a difficult to replace unit just exchanged the valve portion (they seem to all use the same size valve).

[eyecatcher]

The reality here is that the washer will in fact outlive the chrome finish so its usual to replace the tap through shame and embarrasment.

I bought decent quality taps only 3yr ago and they are quite pitted now. Its not a great look in my spa so now have to pleat the end of the bog roll to make up for it.!

[kamalabob2]

I was buying a Cotto toilet with a wax seal and flange set today in Buriram and noted they stock and sell bib washers at Ruangsangthai Builders Merchants. I had this same store arrange for a free replacement VRH kitchen faucet on Sunday that was 7 years old. It was still under the 12 year warranty and I had saved the receipt so there was no confusion on a free replacement. Only one part had a leak, there was no pitting on the stainless 304 kitchen faucet. The other VRH kitchen faucets and bathroom taps are in showroom condition after 7 years. The washers I viewed in the plumbing fittings and parts department in Buriram were 2 baht. I only wished my house builder had installed shower floor drains with a built in drain flap. Certainly any full line Cotto dealer will have parts in stock, including bib washers, for a bathroom faucet in your part of Thailand. The family owned plumbing dealers must have the incentive to stock 2 baht items to build customer loyalty by having spare parts and repair services.

[kamalabob2]

Today I noted the 12 year warranty and after the sales service sign for VRH stainless steel taps and Stainless steel faucets in Buriram. This same brand of made in Thailand moderate in cost bathroom taps and kitchen faucets are sold in stores large and small, modern trade and family owned all over Thailand. I.Q. House nor HomePro in Buriram do not carry this brand, but Global House, Home Mart, Thai Watsadu in Buriram do stock VRH kitchen mixer faucets, bathroom sink taps, and shower faucets. While Ruangsangthai Builders merchants does sell bib washers for leaking faucets they also are the warranty center for free replacement or repair of VRH kitchen faucets and bathroom fittings. I know they honor and facilitate the VRH real warranty as my 7 year old VRH kitchen mixer was replaced free of charge via Ruangsangthai and VRH. Perhaps other building merchants in Buriram and other provinces will honor the faucet warranty and provide actual repair services for a brand such as VRH. I went to park my Toyota across from the Buriram PEA office but a large Home Expo Open Day tent was erected at this builders merchants. I was amazed they would start to prepare for a home and garden show two weeks in advance in Buriram and not just a day or two i advance.

[passingas]

Thanks to all for your input. If I have to replace, I will definitely go the VRH route, for sure. pg