Small triumph - changing turning taps to lever 1/4turn

Arthuritis

I know this isn’t exciting and big, but for years I’d struggled with leaky old taps that needed tightening really hard to stop the drip drip. This would leave my hand feeling bruised even before RA. When I got diagnosed I figured this would become a nightmare, so on a good day I switched from tap to lever, and it was the best proactive thing I’ve done. The cost was trivial, less than £10 and I wish I’d done it years ago. The lever moves really easily and no drips!

Apologies its not something big & exciting, but if anyone struggles with home taps, this works really well for me.

The old hard to use taps

stickywicket

A good point, arthritis. I've had lever taps for years. Why inflict extra pain on ourselves?

Versus Arthritis also has lots of other tips here https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/living-with-arthritis/your-home/

MissA

I totally agree. I’ve just had my bathroom renovated & insisted on lever taps, which make a huge difference to the wrist joints & they’re so fashionable too 😉

Arthuritis

@stickywicket Thanks! Much appreciated

Arthuritis

@MissA Yes, they do look much more modern than the old ones. I just love the ease of use!

Mike1

Had lever taps for years, could not manage without them!

frogmorton

Well done @Arthuritis

a good tip for anyone who hasn't thought of it.

Thanks for posting👍️