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our kitchen mixer tap wont switch off fully. sometimes just a drip, bit more recently a stronger flow. i am told this is washerless so unsure whether this can be repaired, or a new tap is needed?

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.35 PM

Is this something too simple for a tradesman?. If the unit had a washer, I would try myself, but if the whole tap needs replacing, then I would Def get the experts in! EDIT: Many thanks for the responses. The tap was part of a Magnet kitchen install 2-3 years ago - make unknown, so have taken your advice, and will replace like for like.

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5 Answers

D2 Plumbing & Heating

Rating: 5 out of 5
Southport
From your description i'd say that the tap is a quarter turn ceramic cartridge type. Changing the cartridge is a simple job and something that you could easily do yourself if you're able to re seat/re washer a tap. The hard part is finding the correct cartridge for you particular make of tap. If the manufacturers name is on the tap (or you happen to know the make) you should be able to order one from a plumbers merchant. If you don't know the make then you would probably be better off getting the tap changed. Hope that helps
Answered23 May 2011
9

Cowal Building & Construction

Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Dunoon
dare i ask make of tap or where you bought it as Ikea taps are notorious for this problem. easiest way is to replace with good quality ware.
Answered23 May 2011
4

Anonymous user

depends where you purchased the tap from some of the taps that come with new kitchens you can spend forever trying to find new valves that fit the handles, to be sure of a permanent job I would advise a new tap???
Answered23 May 2011
4

KD Plumbing & Design Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
High Wycombe
First solution would be to remove the cartridge which is located in the turn handle, little grub screw holds in place. Take apart the cartridge carefully in order and descale with a solution it may be as simple as that.
Answered7 September 2017
4

Anonymous user

D2 plumbing and heating is bang on !! regards jon
Answered23 May 2011
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