Hot tap indicator missing?

[Longshanks]

Hi

The hot tap on kitchen mixer is missing the red insert. Net result is tsp isn’t secured snugly to gland. Went to Screwfix, and nice guy suggested Amazon or EBay. Tsp is about six years old, but probably already well out of day. Photos included. Any ideas?

Many thanks

 

[Longshanks]

If it helps, the combined sink and tap is PK H Schock Viola Black + Arch Tap.

Cheers

 

[magicmushroom666]

I think you need a screw in there, the red cap will only be a cover to hide the screw. No idea what thread it would be, probably something like M3

 

[Longshanks]

You’re obviously right. Will check tomorrow.

Many thanks

 

[ianmcd]

Take the cold one off and you will see what screw you need

 

[just pumps]

Yes plenty on those sites, Tap Indices is what they are called.

 

[Longshanks]

Thanks again.

 

[Longshanks]

Morning

Saga continues. This is the mushroom head screw I need. (1.5cm long and just over 0.5cm head width) Just been to Screwfix, but they don’t stock

Thinking of going to B&Q

 

[ianmcd]

Any screw the same length and thread will do

 

[Longshanks]

Thanks.

 

[charlie275]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-Steel-Button-Socket-Screws/dp/B081ZRGT31/

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181024489629

 

[Longshanks]

Thanks. Happy to order them, but head is different to ours. (Our screws are cross head)

 

[JohnD]

Are you sure it is M3

Sounds very small to me

Metric screws are measured by diameter (not by head size)

And M3 means 3mm diameter

If it really is, search for

Screw
M3
Brass
Round head
Pozi
15mm

Small numbers are cheap on Ebay

A Pozi head has an "X" stamped on the head. A Phillips doesn't. Both are cross head but don't fit the same driver correctly.

A pan head or button head screw would also fit, a countersunk head won't.

 

[Longshanks]

Hi

Away from home at the moment. The screws are definitely Phillips head tho.

Thanks

 

[charlie275]

Compare it against a 3mm drill bit. An M3 screw will be about the same diameter (just a tad smaller), and the drill bit will not fit the threaded hole.

Personally given the choice I prefer hex socket head, but that's just me. Of course it would need an allen key.