Can taps be damaged by over-tightening?

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Bathroom or kitchen taps, and more specifically the elements within them, can be damaged by over-tightening taps when turning them on or off.

The rubber washers contained in taps can be quickly worn out via tap over-tightening, leading to dripping tap fix measures to be required.

If you do require any help or advice on how to stop a dripping tap, take a look at our dedicated blog on the subject, How To Fix A Dripping Tap.