A Tap On The Head

[Michael Leigh]

The other day we addressed a long term problem with our dripping taps.  They were getting worse - one in particular - in the bathroom hand basin was almost a constant flow - like water torture!   Anyway, we gathered the tools and washers etc. and took the tap apart in a similar manner to the Will's cigarette card depiction here. They are old taps - probably from the 1920's when the house was built so very worn and corroded. We feared they may be passed saving.  The last plumber who looked at them said he could do nothing as they were "broken".  On inspcting the tap washer we could see it was very perished and also put on the wrong end of the spigot (B).  Hazel removed the tiny nut with a tiny wrench in a vice and we replaced to old washer with the new but in the end.  (never using that plumber again!).  Works perfectly now.  Job done!

So what is the lady saying to the tap vendor in Venice?