Spring is on its way

In fact there was something like a spring flowing through my dining room ceiling this evening. for some reason that escapes me the top of the cold bath tap decided to detach itself and allow a spout of water to pour out, mostly  into the bath but some sprayed out sideways  and soaked the room.  Thank goodness for inline valves, soon turned off and I was very grateful that it happened while we were at home.  Now I need to save up for a new set of taps as I don't think I can trust the old ones, even after reassembling it. 
I think I may have to rip it all out and start again.  Not something I relish the thought of.