Graphite gland seal replacement for taps

nzoomed, Oct 19, 6:47am

Im reconditioning some taps and want to replace the old leaky gland seals.
Where do you get the graphite string to wrap round the shaft?

No one seems to stock the stuff.

supernova2, Oct 19, 3:09pm

https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/plumb-it-graphite-grease-10gms-black/p/289454 And some hemp https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/plumb-it-dressed-hemp-300gms-beige/p/289455

nzoomed, Oct 19, 4:12pm

OK, sweet, so is that all plumbers use these days?
I was looking at this stuff thats available overseas.
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/modelsteam/imageproxy.php?url=http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/deansofidaho/Machine/Steam/Graphitestring.jpg

androth2, Oct 19, 4:27pm

Go to an automotive store like Repco,used for seals

supernova2, Oct 21, 2:53pm

Another thought, (just 'cause I passed one today) pumping businesses. Like farm wells and the like.

scorpion2, Mar 1, 11:18am

They will probally try and sell you the acrylic (ptfe) shit
It is useless on our old water pump the old graphite string is best

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Graphite gland seal replacement for taps

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