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Dorothy-W
#1 Posted : Wednesday, June 27, 2012 9:42:15 AM Quote
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hi all, i am having trouble with my kitchen taps which are now very stiff and give me problems,i have to use the rubber thingy to turn them on/off,but my hands etc hurt,has anyone a suggestion on what i should replace them with,my plumber suggested a ceramic mixer at £180 before his charge these have a flip up and down style but im not sure i dont mind paying if it works but... ,any one any ideas,dorothy
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mazza59
#2 Posted : Wednesday, June 27, 2012 11:36:38 AM Quote
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Hi Dorothy,
I have a lever tap in the kitchen and after being diagnosed I decided to change the taps in the bathroom to lever taps also. My fingers were very sore to turn the original taps.
I must admit its been brilliant, no trouble turning taps anymore, I know it sounds like a lot of money (I think you could get a mixer for less than you have quoted) but it will be so much easier for you.
My husband has Parkinson's and he finds the new taps a lot easier too.
Hope this helps a bit.
I've just had a quick look on B&Q website and mixer taps start at around £60.
Mary
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Dorothy-W
#3 Posted : Thursday, June 28, 2012 10:06:06 AM Quote
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many thanks for that i will have a look and might think on about changing all the taps,it just seems the simple things are now becoming major,ah well onward and upwards,dorothy.
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#4 Posted : Friday, June 29, 2012 9:07:00 AM Quote
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I've got lever mixer taps in my kitchen - I've had them for several years, long before I had RA probs. They are really nice and easy to use, and quick to get the hot/cold mix just right. These "simple things" are exactly the sort of irritations that you don't have to put up with and make a big difference to quality of life. I'm sure you'll find it worthwhile getting them changed, but do shop around for a better price

Cheers - Sylvia xx
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Dorothy-W
#5 Posted : Sunday, July 01, 2012 10:27:48 AM Quote
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cheers,i cant believe the prices are so far apart in different stores,will really have to shop around,at least now i know it will be worth the agro,dorothy
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