How do you replace the o rings in kitchen mixer taps.

tryitandsee · 20 Feb 2008

Kitchen Chrome Deck Sink Mixer Taps leaking at swivel arm joint.

How do you remove the arm to replace the o rings, normally they have a small grub screw that is undone and you just pull upwards. This one does not have a grub screw...........do I just pull it, can't see any other way!

Thanks.

seco services · 20 Feb 2008

try turning arm to one side and lift upwards.

tryitandsee · 20 Feb 2008

Cheers, will try it tonight.

giblets · 20 Feb 2008

Only watch your teeth as the arm will suddenly fly upwards.

tryitandsee · 17 Mar 2008

Finally got round to take the arm off, serco you were quite right, turn the arm to the left, bingo the arm pulled off. That had been puzzling me for ages!

Having got it off I replaced both O rings, and established the hot side o ring leaking still. It would appear my o rings are to small in 'width', do o rings come in wider sizes, I must admit I have not noticed when buying them?

By the way, have now booked an appointment with Dentist

seco services · 17 Mar 2008

yes different sizes, widths etc can be a pain sometimes to find the right one.

ChrisR · 17 Mar 2008

With worn taps you often have to use O rings which look too fat. Loads of silicone grease, vaseline, KY...

I pulled a bit too hard on a tap once. My teeth survived, but the sink came out of the worktop

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How do you replace the o rings in kitchen mixer taps.

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