In the interests of turning this group back on topic and away from that famous oxymoron, military intelligence, I have a question about taps.
I've got two taps at home that don't see much use. I could have done with them this weekend but I've had to borrow someone else's because the rubber/plastic/whatever thingies in the centre of them have perished/corroded/cracked into little bits. I don't know if they have a proper name, probably a throbble gasket or something, but they're effectively the stoppers when you turn the tap off.
Anyway, I'm wondering if the manufacturer is still around and if it's worth getting spare parts, or do I just bin these taps? The manufacturer thoughtfully stuck his name and address on the taps by way of a sticky label, but they've pretty much worn off. I can make out a bit of the name, it's [something very short] Enterprises. Probably Midlands based. Any advice?