Gerry McBride
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Gerry McBride
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Really useful engine.
January 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM
But they melt? Come on man
January 24, 2026 at 12:40 AM
I came home from a night out and made two Pot Noodles, and ate them together in a big bowl

Put me off them for ten years
January 23, 2026 at 11:01 PM
The truth!
January 23, 2026 at 7:17 PM
If it’s a tap like Sue’s, it’s usually just the washer. Hence I checked with her before any advice was given… if it was a single lever mixer tap in the bathroom, I’m outta here! I got nuthin for ya 😂
January 23, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Just remember you need to turn off the cold valve (under the sink) and the hot valve (in the hot press). When you close these valves, run your tap so that the water in the pips trickles to a stop. Then you’re ready to rock!
January 23, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Hopefully not! Let me know how you get on and I can walk you through swapping the heads, it;'s pretty simple though.
January 23, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Don’t thank me yet!
January 23, 2026 at 6:28 PM
hardware place, you can check to make sure you get the right one.

And boom, it's a 25c job, THIS IS WHAT SOMEONE WAS GOING TO CHARGE YOU €150 FOR.

Just make sure nobody turns the valve back on while you're gone!!
January 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Just replace the tap heads, 99 out of a hundred that's the job. In fact it's just the little black washer at the very bottom there, and really you could just replace that for 25c. But they may not be 100% standard, is the thing. But if you turn off the water, remove the tap head and take it to a
January 23, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Leo I'm showing how you can do them yourself :-D
January 23, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Like this one! You might have something like this in the house, if not you can get on screwfix or indeed there are cheaper ones to be had that will do the same job in Mr. Price or Deals.

www.screwfix.ie/p/magnusson-...
Magnusson Adjustable Wrench 8" - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.ie. Drop-forged steel construction for durability and bi-material handle for a comfortable grip. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.
www.screwfix.ie
January 23, 2026 at 5:55 PM
You found it :-)

You can buy this on Screwfix, or indeed in your local woodies. There may be a few styles to choose from. From there it's a few simple steps to changing it, all you need is a spanner...

www.screwfix.ie/p/swirl-bath...
Swirl Bathroom Basin Contract Tap Reviver Kit - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.ie. Easy way to update old taps. Fit quickly and easily without disturbing existing plumbing. Sold in pairs. ½" for basin taps, ¾" for bath taps. FREE next day delivery availa...
www.screwfix.ie
January 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM
There it is! That should turn off the cold, there may be another one in the hot press for the hot tap. if you can locate them both, turn off your water so you don't get soaked, you can fix this in 10 minutes with these...
January 23, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Ok and is there a valve under your sink that you can turn the water off? If so this whole thing is about to cost you 20 euro and 9 minutes of your time.
January 23, 2026 at 5:40 PM
As fixes go, this is fairly simple sometimes. Kitchen sink or bath or what,
January 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM
TWENTY SIXTEEN?!?! The actual worst year?!?
January 23, 2026 at 10:55 AM
I come around in Spring, like the frickin' bluebells
January 22, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Yeah like you can't watch anything NEW in January, I see some people here talking about watching gritty detective series'es in the first weeks of the year and I'm like Jesus, who raised youse
January 22, 2026 at 11:10 PM