Monobloc mixer tap stiff and noisey

[benmaye]

Hi all,
I have just installed a monobloc mixer basin tap. It is very stiff and squeaky as though the discs are rubbing together and the flow rate isn't as it should be (though that isn't a major problem).
Is there a maintenance method to cure this, similar to breaking down a traditional tap to silicon grease it?
cheers

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• benmaye
• 1 Jul 2009
• 1

 

[Whitespirit66]

Either

A) You have allowed some muck or dirt to get inside the tap. Dismantle and clean it out.

Or

B) You have bought a piece of carp from B&Q. Sit down in a dark, quiet room, and ask yourself why you did such a thing. Then go and get your money back and get something decent.

 

[benmaye]

No I flushed out the pipes before attaching the tap and, B&Q!!! how dare you!?! Plumbworld. any better?
http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/ceramica-rondo-artise-1596-16626

Can you break open all monobloc taps? I didnt see any grub screws when I installed it. then again, I wasn't looking!

 

[benmaye]

or do some not have a grub screw??