How to fix this dripping tap?

[ax222s]

Hi guys

This tap has started dripping. If I push the left tap hard to close it stops dripping (but soon starts again!).

Presumably its the washer. How do I fix it? Do I need to turn the mains off? What washer size do you think?

Many thanks for any advice.

 

[Mister Banks]

These types of tap are a pain in the a***, IME they always leak after just a few months of use. You will need to order the specific cartridge for the tap and whilst your at it order both for hot and cold.

 

[oldbuffer]

1. If you know make and model of taps, obtain new cartridges. If not, you will have to remove cartridges (there are no washers), find matches, probably order, replace existing cartirdges, await arrival, then fit.
2. Turn the water to hot and cold off. If you are lucky there will be isolation valves under the sink, probably wiht a screwdriver slot in the centre. With slot "across" (at right angles to) pipe, valve is closed, parallel with pipe = open.
3. Remove handles. Probably the handles with white ceramic inserts unscrew to reveal a grub screw (probably 2.0. 2.5 or 3.0 Allen head).
4. Remove shrouds. These are the round chrome / stainless parts lying horizontally and attached to the body of the tap. They probably unscrew but may just pull off.
5. Undo left (normally hot) and cold (normally right) cartridges and replace.
6. Re-assemble as reverse of above.
7. Turn water on.

 

[ax222s]

Great, thanks guys. Ive just found out they are this product https://www.cda.co.uk/taps/TT41NI/ . I think this is the cartridge I need (it is the hot tap that is causing teh drip): https://www.divapor.com/spares/kitc...c-hot-cartridge-compatible-spare-xvtt41hc.php

 

[avonmouth]

Great, thanks guys. Ive just found out they are this product https://www.cda.co.uk/taps/TT41NI/ . I think this is the cartridge I need (it is the hot tap that is causing teh drip): https://www.divapor.com/spares/kitc...c-hot-cartridge-compatible-spare-xvtt41hc.php

The cost of that at £17 for one cartridge is a ripoff when all you need is a replacement ceramic disc kit for £3 on ebay.

 

[ax222s]

Hi guys,
Just getting around to this again.
Im confused (doesnt take much). Do I need:

CDA TT41NI Traditional Monobloc Hot Cartridge Compatible Spare - XVTT41HC

CDA TT41NI Traditional Monobloc Hot Cartridge Compatible Spare - XVTT41HC Tap Spares General Information: CDA TT41NI Valve with Bush Adaptor Cartridge with Bush Measurements Length: 53.

www.divapor.com

or

CDA TT41NI Traditional Monobloc Hot Cartridge Compatible Spare - TT41NIPH

CDA TT41NI Traditional Monobloc Hot Cartridge Compatible Spare - TT41NIPH CDA TT41NI Tap Glands General Information Cartridge Measurements Cartridge Length: 53.

www.divapor.com

Thanks

 

[denso13]

Take the old one out and compare with the pictures, just to be sure.

 

[avonmouth]

This kit on ebay will fit your taps and is less than £4 for hot & cold.

 

[denso13]

This kit on ebay will fit your taps and is less than £4 for hot & cold.

 

[ax222s]

Thanks so much guys. Appreciate it!

 

[ax222s]

This kit on ebay will fit your taps and is less than £4 for hot & cold.

Could you link to the kit @avonmouth ?

 

[Elkato531]

Try Tap Magician. Looks like the cartridges you need are £10 each.

CDA TT41 Spare Parts TT41TA B4AF132333 1

CDA TT41 Spare Parts TT41TA B4AF1323331

www.tapmagician.co.uk

 

[avonmouth]

I have used them many times on that type of cartridge you linked above and they have worked a treat.
Type this in the search box on ebay. If they don't fit you have only wasted £3.50.

New Valve Tap Replacement Ceramic Disc & Silicon Washer Gasket Insert 1/2'' UK​

 

[Elkato531]

Hi guys,
Just getting around to this again.
Im confused (doesnt take much). Do I need:

CDA TT41NI Traditional Monobloc Hot Cartridge Compatible Spare - XVTT41HC

CDA TT41NI Traditional Monobloc Hot Cartridge Compatible Spare - XVTT41HC Tap Spares General Information: CDA TT41NI Valve with Bush Adaptor Cartridge with Bush Measurements Length: 53.

www.divapor.com

or

CDA TT41NI Traditional Monobloc Hot Cartridge Compatible Spare - TT41NIPH

CDA TT41NI Traditional Monobloc Hot Cartridge Compatible Spare - TT41NIPH CDA TT41NI Tap Glands General Information Cartridge Measurements Cartridge Length: 53.

www.divapor.com

Thanks

Depends on whether you can separate the adaptor bushes from the old cartridges. I've always been able to but they can be stubborn.

 

[ax222s]

I managed to get the cartridge out. Do these images help clarify what I need? Thanks