Advice sought: dripping kitchen mixer tap

Bozza

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We've got one and it's annoying and we want to fix it.

Everything I can see online shows the problem is solved by removing the tap ends and doing some jiggery pokery inside, eg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WVDV6TXgwQ

Our problem is that our tap ends do not come off - there's nothing that can be flicked off to get to a screw etc, they are both solidly cast.

The only screw available to us is a small one on the back of the main tap itself. We can take that off and the take the tap head off but from there, there is no obvious way of getting to anything else.

NSC, don't let me down, help me fix my sodding leaking tap please.

 

nick c

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• Jul 15, 2012

• #2

Bozza said:

We've got one and it's annoying and we want to fix it.

Everything I can see online shows the problem is solved by removing the tap ends and doing some jiggery pokery inside, eg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WVDV6TXgwQ

Our problem is that our tap ends do not come off - there's nothing that can be flicked off to get to a screw etc, they are both solidly cast.

The only screw available to us is a small one on the back of the main tap itself. We can take that off and the take the tap head off but from there, there is no obvious way of getting to anything else.

NSC, don't let me down, help me fix my sodding leaking tap please.

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Post a photo of the tap head so i can see.

 

c0lz

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• Jul 15, 2012

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normally would flick a cover off the tap head, then a screw to release the tape head then a spanner to release the rest of the tap inners which then you would replace a rubber washer and replace all and job done,

picture of the top with cover off facing down would be good

 

c0lz

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ps make sure the water turn off too lol

 

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Rowdey

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Do the handles turn a 1/4 of a turn, or a couple of full revolutions, for full-on to full-off ?

If the former, they are ceramic discs, and probably not worth the effort/cost to replace.

If the latter, then (if it's whole, and just worn on the face) you don't even need a new washer once inside; just flip it, and re-use.

 

J

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Rowdey said:

Do the handles turn a 1/4 of a turn, or a couple of full revolutions, for full-on to full-off ?

If the former, they are ceramic discs, and probably not worth the effort/cost to replace.

If the latter, then (if it's whole, and just worn on the face) you don't even need a new washer once inside; just flip it, and re-use.

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What this guy said... except if you have 1/4 turn (ceramic disc) taps, get in touch with the tap manufacturer, they will send you a replacement "cartridge" for a small fee, smaller than a new tap at least.

 

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Will gladly pop over and do this for you if you're brighton ish, 2 min job..... pm me.

 

Bozza

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Managed to get into the tap. It's a quarter turn effort.

Is this the ceramic cartridge that needs replacing?

 

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If you turn the metal bit at the top,and watch the other end, you will see the disc turn and possibly if it is shutting correctly if not. The cartridge is the whole piece you have just removed that will need replacing if so.

 

PILTDOWN MAN

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Bozza said:

Managed to get into the tap. It's a quarter turn effort.

Is this the ceramic cartridge that needs replacing?View attachment 33224

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Put "tap cartridge" in to ebay search match up and buy! Very cheap.

 

Bozza

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Can't determine which one of the two might be shot...

 

PILTDOWN MAN

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Bozza said:

Can't determine which one of the two might be shot...

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Normally bought in pairs so change both as matter of course

 

nomoremithras4me

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Bozza said:

Can't determine which one of the two might be shot...

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As Jimmy said Bozza, you have to replace the whole cartridge

 

nick c

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Is the drip hot or cold,sounds obvious i know,or buy the pair.

 

Uncle C

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IMHO ceramic washers are a waste of space in hard water areas where chalk gets deposited, and so will want replacing regularly. They are cheap to replace so buy yourself a couple of spares for next time.

 

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Rowdey

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That's got what, 20/24 splines..?

http://www.shop.lunns.net/ceramic-disc-cartridges-42-c.asp

Around £20 each..

New Grohe kitchen tap...£85-£200..

 

Bozza

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Thanks - B&Q list them online so will pick some up from there.

 

Wozza

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Get a man in, Darren.

 

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Kim

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How did you get into the tap? I have a similar one and cannot get into it?
Thanks

 

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Kim

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Tap

How did you get into the tap? I have a similar one and cannot get into it?
Thanks