Dripping Kitchen Dual Lever Mixer Tap

[LarryN]

My partner has a dripping mixer tap. Pretty sure it's the cold that's dripping. Would this just be a case of replacing the cartridge? I've no idea of the make/model of the tap, so is there any way of telling the type/length of cartridge required without opening it up first? Or is it going to be a case of take out the cartridge and head to the local plumb spares place with it? Thanks.

 

[terryplumb]

Removal is required,and take to a plumbers merchant to match ,there are many versions.
Also, replace both hot and cold valves.

 

[Wayners]

Take the cartridge out and get the number off it.
Problem is if you take it out it might fall apart.
Order a new carriage from https://www.tapmagician.co.uk.

If there is no number you can match it's up.
Information on website.

I've never found one local as so many different variations. Well the DIY stores and trade counters have a poor choice

 

[HERTS P&D]

Fit a new tap.

Andy

 

[LarryN]

Take the cartridge out and get the number off it.
Problem is if you take it out it might fall apart.
Order a new carriage from https://www.tapmagician.co.uk.

If there is no number you can match it's up.
Information on website.

I've never found one local as so many different variations. Well the DIY stores and trade counters have a poor choice

Is them falling apart a common problem? I've got a couple of decent plumb part suppliers nearby. Are you suggesting that I'm going to struggle getting a match locally then? I'm not sure I'll be able to convince my other half to live without a kitchen tap for days whilst waiting for a replacement.

 

[LarryN]

Fit a new tap.

Andy

Obviously that has crossed my mind, but we're selling the house and am loathed to spend money we don't need to on it.

 

[LarryN]

There's no magical way of working out what make/model of tap it is? It's not got any obvious branding on it.

 

[terryplumb]

There's no magical way of working out what make/model of tap it is? It's not got any obvious branding on it.

No.

 

[Wayners]

It's ceramic and they crack.
Falls apart.
Just means you can't put it back in and use it until the new one arrives.
Not a problem

 

[Wayners]

On website it explains how you measure and count the splines.
You can also send a picture by email and they will match.
When you get a new one note the number.
It's easy enough

 

[LarryN]

On website it explains how you measure and count the splines.
You can also send a picture by email and they will match.
When you get a new one note the number.
It's easy enough

Thanks a lot for the help and info. I'll explain to the other half the issues. There will be a dripping tap in a months time no doubt.