Hot water valves will have a red bottom seal, and cold water valves will have a blue bottom seal. The difference between the two is the direction in which the valve turns. We invest a considerable amount of resources towards maintaining benchmark Quality Assurance Practices, with the desire to reward our customers with superior quality product and services. Our quality commitment extends to complying with Quality Assurance Services (QAS) Watermark Accreditation, Australian Gas Association Regulations and ISO 9001 Accreditation. There are generally two types of valves in taps, and the type of valve you have will determine which washers you need. Substitute existing products and materials with recycled content whenever deemed practicable and environmentally beneficial.

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Require our contractors and suppliers to be accountable for their products and/or materials that are supplied and to encourage the use of recycled materials. Compression valve taps, which need a full turn or more to reach maximum power, use rubber washers. These washers sit at the base of the valve and form a seal to stop water flow. Drips occur when the washer starts to wear away. Tap maintenance product range - repair parts for taps, spouts, sinks, basins, showers, washing machines & dishwashers.

Cistern valves, cistern washers and components - repair parts for cistern valves, cistern buttons, flush pipes, cistern pan & toilet seat parts. It’s important not to overtighten any washers or valves when you replace them, as this can cause excessive stress on the valve and will soon lead to dripping again.Today, over 40 years later, FIX-A-TAP Australia is recognised as Australia’s premier supplier of cistern and tap maintenance items and general pressure hose, with in excess of 1000 individual product lines, a staff of 40 people and a dynamic National Distribution Network. Ceramic disc valve taps, such as modern monobloc mixer taps, reach maximum power after half a turn or less, and use ceramic discs instead of washers.