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It’s important not to overtighten any washers or valves when you replace them, as this can cause excessive stress on the valve and will soon lead to dripping again. In this DIY guide we run through how to fix a leaking mixer tap, read on below. What is a Mixer Tap? If you are new to the world of plumbing then it’s a good idea to start off with these fittings. Not only are they easy to fit, they are also easy to remove again if you need to make any changes. Just push the joint down while pulling up the collar and then you can pull the fitting off. Finally, some don’t have any fixings at all and to remove them you simply pull up on the spout and release it from the grip of the seal which is generally on the bottom of the spout.
Richard told us, 'Not turning off your water isn't recommended. Most well plumbed taps will have an isolation valve on the water pipe, and this can easily be turned to the off position. As you may imagine from the above, to resolve any leaks of this kind you will need to replace the seal ring.
How to fix a ceramic disc valve tap
With the pull out type, the seal or seals are normally one the outside of the stalk that runs down into the tap body. In other designs (such as the Capstan mentioned below), the handle and shroud are two individual items.
Ceramic disc valve taps, such as modern monobloc mixer taps, reach maximum power after half a turn or less, and use ceramic discs instead of washers.As you can easily mix and adjust the temperature of the water in the actual tap as opposed to the bath or basin you’re filling, they are also much safer to use and avoid the age-old process of dipping a finger or toe to see if you get burnt or frozen!
Step 2 – Remove Cover Plate: Staring with one side (your choice), remove the tap cover plate with a small flat blade screwdriver. Gently ease it in and flip the cap up Due to the range of types and styles of mixer tap they do tend to vary quite a bit in their complexity, some more stylish and expensive models have many moving parts while most middle of the row variants are pretty basic.
Next up, put the plug into the plug hole of the sink. This will prevent you losing any screws or tap components down the drain if you drop them. It’s also a good idea to place your old towel inside the sink to avoid damaging the surface if you drop something. Your toolbox should have a few sets of pliers, slot and crosshead screwdrivers, some penetrating oil, a wrench and spanners of various sizes, or one adjustable spanner. Having some rags to hand in case of unexpected spills is also a good idea. The washer moves up and down when the tap is turned in either direction, turning the taps on when it moves up, and off when it moves down. The upward motion lifts the washer away from the tap seat and opens the flow valve.
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