tobymac

Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Location: West Glamorgan, United Kingdom Thanked: 0 times
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:31 am Post Subject: Leaking swivel mixer tap |
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Hi,
I have a swivel mixer tap in my kitchen which is leaking at the base of the swivel bit, can anyone help me on how repair it please?
Many thanks |
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TicklyT

Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Posts: 1873 Location: Hampshire, United Kingdom Thanked: 20 times
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:30 am Post Subject: |
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Most swivel spouts are sealed by 'O' rings fitted on the spigot at the bottom of the spout.
Some spouts are held in place with a small screw fitted in the back of the tap. Remove the screw and the spout should pull out.
On others, the fixing is not unlike a bayonet light bulb fitting. Turn the spout to one side (usually beyond the usual range of movement), and there is a position where the spout can then be pulled out.
Some monoblocs require removal and dismantling of the complete tap assembly to release the spout. __________________ If it isn't broken, keep fixing it until it is |
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tobymac

Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Location: West Glamorgan, United Kingdom Thanked: 0 times
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:11 pm Post Subject: |
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TicklyT
Many thanks for your help.
Had to go to 4 different DIY stores to finally get the O rings that I needed but it's all fixed now.
Cheers. |
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