How To Change A Bathroom Basin Mixer Tap

Changing a bathroom basin mixer tap is a relatively simple task that can be completed in a few hours. By following these steps, you can save yourself the cost of hiring a plumber.

Before you begin, you will need to gather the following materials:

A new bathroom basin mixer tap
A pair of adjustable pliers
A basin wrench
A screwdriver
Teflon tape
Plumber's putty

Once you have gathered your materials, you can begin the process of changing the tap.

1. Turn off the water supply to the bathroom basin. To do this, locate the isolation valves beneath the basin and turn them clockwise until the water stops flowing.

2. Disconnect the old tap from the water supply lines. To do this, use the adjustable pliers to loosen the nuts that connect the tap to the water supply lines. Once the nuts are loose, you can disconnect the water supply lines from the tap.

3. Remove the old tap from the basin. To do this, use the basin wrench to loosen the nuts that secure the tap to the basin. Once the nuts are loose, you can remove the old tap from the basin.

4. Apply a bead of plumber's putty to the base of the new tap. This will help to seal the tap and prevent leaks.

5. Install the new tap on the basin. To do this, place the new tap on the basin and tighten the nuts that secure it in place. Be sure to tighten the nuts securely, but do not overtighten them.

6. Connect the water supply lines to the new tap. To do this, use the adjustable pliers to tighten the nuts that connect the water supply lines to the tap. Be sure to tighten the nuts securely, but do not overtighten them.

7. Turn on the water supply to the bathroom basin. To do this, locate the isolation valves beneath the basin and turn them counterclockwise until the water starts flowing.

8. Check for leaks. Once the water is turned on, check for any leaks. If you see any leaks, tighten the nuts that connect the tap to the water supply lines or the basin.

9. Enjoy your new tap!