Had a new kitchen mixer tap, ceramic 1/4 turn, installed less than a year ago and all has worked fine until recently with constant drips now even though the taps are closed. Here's the tap I bought from ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EIFFEL-CONTEM...ryZ29508QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The tap is loose so I have tried to tighten the backnut as much as possible but it is still dripping. I have replaced the O-rings at the base of the spout (well, actually had a spare spout since they made a mistake with my ebay order), but still no luck. Any help greatly appreciated! I do notice when I turn off the main stopcock in the house and open the cold tap to drain, there is still a fairly constant trickle which does not stop (have had the taps open for at least 30 mins) so I'm not sure if that is the problem as I expected that would stop the water supply to the cold tap. Yes, I am a novice but trying to be self-sufficient. Thanks
The tap is loose so I have tried to tighten the backnut as much as possible but it is still dripping. I have replaced the O-rings at the base of the spout (well, actually had a spare spout since they made a mistake with my ebay order), but still no luck. Any help greatly appreciated! I do notice when I turn off the main stopcock in the house and open the cold tap to drain, there is still a fairly constant trickle which does not stop (have had the taps open for at least 30 mins) so I'm not sure if that is the problem as I expected that would stop the water supply to the cold tap. Yes, I am a novice but trying to be self-sufficient. Thanks
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