People commonly refer to a deck mounted tap as either deck mounted or base mounted. If a base/deck mounted tap is chosen there are a few key steps to follow to ensure your taps are removed and replaced with ease:
Removing an old tap
Firstly, disconnect the water supply from the taps to ensure when removing the taps there is no leakage or spillage.
Undo the tap connectors underneath the sink/basin using a claw spanner. Be careful not to reposition or twist the tap when removing as this can cause damge. Ensure you use a wrench to steady the tap.
Remove the taps and the lever waste kit if the new tap has a pop-up waste feature incorporated.
Once the taps are removed, clean around away any concealed build up of dirt and grime.
Before fitting the new tap
Undo the head mechanism of the new tap and inspect for any debris that can cause damage to the orings and cause leakage.
To avoid a variation in flow rates of the water, check the pipe connections to ensure they are the same size.
Fitting the tap: Deck/Base Mounted
Fit the new tap in place on top of the plastic ring provided. If not provided wherever possible place a silicone sealed lining around the tap to sit on.
Screw the back nut onto the tap firstly by hand until the tap is tightly clamped to the basin. When the tap is screwed as tightly as possible use a spanner to further tighten ensuring the tap spout is in the correct direction.
TIP: A top hat spacing nut can be used for thin sinks/basins thatare otherwise difficult to tightly clamp to the sink.
Put a new washer on the tap connector and screw it to the tap tail. With the back nut and washer in place the supply pipes can be connected to the tails of the taps.
If there is a small gap use an extender to fill the gap as opposed to stretching.
Make sure everything is turned back on and thoroughly check for any leaking.
If a leak does occur this can be generally resolved by tightening nuts and connections. If the problem persists, consult your supplier of the kitchen or bathroom tap.
