13-11-2019, 03:27 PM
Steve Jones
No, makes things worse and, ultimately, the tap jams and it can't be turned on or off. Don't ask me how I know this!!!
Blue Hylomar works for a while but needs re-applying fairly regularly. In the end I gave up and used a modern ball valve tap that solves the problem permanently. If it's an issue, they look better if you make a more period looking, metal, lever to replace the plastic version.
Steve
Cheers R, that looks like the answer to my prayers.
Does it take the same tapered fitting at the bottom as the originals? Could sand the nickel plating off to make it look a bit more "rustic".
(11-11-2019, 12:28 PM)Rick F Wrote: You could try lapping-in the taper with grinding paste
No, makes things worse and, ultimately, the tap jams and it can't be turned on or off. Don't ask me how I know this!!!
Blue Hylomar works for a while but needs re-applying fairly regularly. In the end I gave up and used a modern ball valve tap that solves the problem permanently. If it's an issue, they look better if you make a more period looking, metal, lever to replace the plastic version.
Steve
(11-11-2019, 01:38 PM)Ruairidh Dunford Wrote: I use these on the recommendation of Nick Turley - cut the filter off, fit and forget. No leaking, no seizing!
https://www.feked.com/1-4-x-1-4-round-le...plate.html
Cheers R, that looks like the answer to my prayers.
Does it take the same tapered fitting at the bottom as the originals? Could sand the nickel plating off to make it look a bit more "rustic".