What Is a Tap Reseater

Tap reseaters are plumbing tools used to repair water taps. … The flow of water from a compression washer tap is stopped and started by the movement of a rubber stopper (washer) against a hole (seat) inside the tap body. Tap reseaters repair the seat of a tap.

What is tap washer?

In plumbing, tap washers are small disks fitted to the inside of a tap. While tap washers do relieve friction and spread load as all washers do, they also create a valve seal when the tap is turned off, ensuring tightness and preventing leakage.

Why does my tap leak after changing the washer?

If you’ve changed the tap washer and it’s still leaking, most likely the valve “seat” that the tap washer pushes down on is worn, allowing water to pass no matter how much you tighten it. … Reseating a tap is basically grinding the seat to create a smooth flat surface to seal properly with the washer.