This tap is a 1 4 ceramic washer tap has a weird ass leak it will run slowly when fully turned off but when you slightly open it then it will stop leaking.
How to fix a dripping ceramic mixer tap.
Small flat head screwdriver.
In today s video i will be showing you how i repaired my 8 year old kitchen tap mixer and dripping tap.
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If the ceramic cartridges are worn replace with identical parts suitable for the tap unit.
2mm allen key hex key access to the water shut off valve.
Turn off the water supply avoid making a mess by turning off the water.
Check both cartridges for dirt and damage.
How to fix it.
Want to find out how to fix a dripping tap.
Tools you ll need to fix a dripping monobloc tap.
I have a couple of taps that do this.
Turn off the water supply.
Photo 4 shows the same tap valve with the discs closed meaning the tap would be off.
Two locating lugs fit into the top part of the top disc and turn with the spindle.
Carefully remove the ceramic cartridges take note of which is for the hot tap and which is cold.
If you have a more modern tap that has a ceramic cartridge skip this bit and move onto the section labeled how to change washer on mixer tap below.
The ceramic discs are in two parts and it is the top part which moves over the bottom part.
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Be sure to drain all the water from the pipes to prevent a mess.
Then this tutorial can help showing you how to replace to a ceramic disc tap.
The grub screw sizes vary tap to tap but a 2mm or 2 5mm allen key generally does the job.
In terms of repairing a mixer tap that s pretty much it.
1 turn off the water at the valve under the sink and turn on the faucet until the water stops running.
Once the seal ring is in place re fit the spout and secure it and you re done.
Allen wrench screwdriver groove joint pliers an old toothbrush and a replacement cartridge if needed.
If the cartridges are dirty wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
This screw is what fixes your handle to the base of your mixer tap.
Remove the red and blue indicator.
Ceramic tap valve with disc closed.
You can either do this at the stopcock or isolation valve which is located on the pipes underneath the sink.
Locate your stop tap so that you can turn off the hot and cold water supply to the house.
A box of washers in the form of a plumbers repair kit can be bought from most plumbers merchants or your local diy store.
Drop it back down inside the neck of the tap and make sure it sits neatly at the base.
