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    kbennett101 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 30, 2006, 03:21 PM
    Rattling cold tap
    We recently fitted new taps to the sink and bathroom. The cold tap in the sink occasionally makes a loud noise and rattles when turned on a little way. Turn it further and the rattling stops. It doesn`t happen every time. What can it be?
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    Nov 30, 2006, 04:12 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by kbennett101
    we recently fitted new taps to the sink and bathroom. the cold tap in the sink occasionally makes a loud noise and rattles when turned on a little way. Turn it further and the rattling stops. It doesn`t happen every time. What can it be?
    It could be that you need to replace the rubber/plastic washer within the tap itself... I know you said these are new taps, but is it just that they are new to you or have possibly been damaged while fitting?
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    Dec 1, 2006, 11:03 AM
    Thanks for that. I think we`ll just have to take it apart and see. They are brand new taps. We`ll see, thanks again.
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    Dec 1, 2006, 11:21 AM
    This is called "seat chatter" and as a rule it's caused by a screw that not tight enough to secure the washer to the stem. Pull the cold water stem and washer assembly and check the screw. Good luck, Tom
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