My method for resolving my dilemma was to purchase, via the internet (which doesn't recognise superstition) a couple of quarter turn ceramic valve tap inserts, thus negating the need to either buy washers nor indeed chase Schroedinger's cat with Occam's razor. (Sorry, I have a bet with a fellow mudcatter that I couldn't weave the RSPCA into this thread.)

Dizzying intellect? Who has one of those then? Guest from Sanity?

I reckon the clue is in the title of this thread; "religious beliefs - no standing in law." it obviously wasn't said as a debating point but a fact. I'm comfortable with that. In the meantime, for all our true believers out there, whether it be Jesus, Mohammed, a tree or Elvis; Stop quoting Einstein and then go on to say why superstition is relevant to law. Because you'd better watch out, you'd better beware, Albert said........

"You cannot solve a problem with the mindset that created it."