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Plumbing

I've had a new sink fitted. When the tap is turned off water continues to flow slightly before stopping! The question I want to ask is this a plumbing issue or is it a poor quality tap?

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.37 PM

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

It depends on the type of tap - if you have a cartridge one (which only turns part way) - it is normally a bit of 'spill' being expelled (like power showers) - If it is a standard tap with fully opening taps then it could be a bit of flow past the washers - especially as the washers will need a bit of time to bed down. Like all things - you get what you pay for - so a £30 tap will not ever be as good as a £130 tap - ask your plumber who fitted the tap for their thoughts as well. Cheers Mat
Answered1 August 2011
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Anonymous user

Hi I can only think this is a monobloc mixer tap it's totally normal I have a £330 tap over my bath it just what's left in Yr tap from the valve to the outlet nothing to worry about
Answered23 August 2011
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Anonymous user

might not be my tap will empty the steam out after the taps our off and sometime will get a few drops just come out from time to time
Answered1 August 2011
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Plumber Extraordinaire

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Petersfield
If the tap drips 3-6 times after you turn it off then it’s not seating properly so yes, not a plumbing issue, only the taps. Go for bristan, I have never found them to be a problem whether it’s quarter turn ( ceramic discs) or washered
Answered28 June 2018
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