Tap getting stuck

[dan2002]

Hi, I have a mixer kitchen tap. Have had it for quite some time. It constantly gets stuck when you have to move it about. Was told to add WD40.

Is the ‘3 in one oil spray’ recommended or should I purchase Wd40?

 

[terryplumb]

Are you referring to moving the spout about ?
Show us a pic of the tap

 

[oldbuffer]

1. Not WD40. Not 3in1. Both likely to damage internal rubber seals.
2. If its the spout which is seized:
2.1 Remove spout. Usually a screw at the back, possible an Allen grub screw. Sometimes a nut at the base of the spout.
2.2 Clean rubber O rings and lubricate with silicone grease.
2.3 Clean housing in base of tap into which spout fits.
2.4 re-assemble and tighten grub screw.
2.5 Some have a split white plastic (nylon?) ring. If present, arrange so that grub screw goes into split.

 

[dan2002]

This is the tap

 

[dan2002]

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[terryplumb]

Unfortunately oldbuffers advice doesn't quite apply to your tap.
You would need to disassemble the tap fully.
My advice would be to fit a new tap ,probably easier than stripping yours,and as you seem to have had it for some time may be good time to renew.

 

[dan2002]

Clarity single lever kitchen sink mixer tap with swivel spout

Click here to find out more about Clarity single lever kitchen sink mixer tap with swivel spout

victoriaplum.com

Would that tap be a perfect replacement? It looks equivalent!

 

[terryplumb]

Looks like it

 

[dan2002]

Would I also need to purchase these attachments? I am assuming not because I can just use the ones I already have

 

[terryplumb]

If you already have isolation valves on hot and cold supplies there's no point buying more unless the existing ones are in some way faulty.

 

[dan2002]

If you already have isolation valves on hot and cold supplies there's no point buying more unless the existing ones are in some way faulty.

Ok cool. They won’t be faulty. Its the tap that is the main issue. The skin has peeled away and gets stuck, doesn’t move smoothly. I have had the tap for like 6 years.

 

[dilalio]

They won’t be faulty.

They might go faulty when you operate them! They're known for it.

If they start weeping at the slotted screw when you use them, you can stop it sometimes, but it requires a bit of a knack!

 

[oldbuffer]

Terryplumb - that'll teach me to wait for the photos!

 

[terryplumb]

Terryplumb - that'll teach me to wait for the photos!

Ha ha ,go stand in the corner !