Tap leaking from the body
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From here I would say it is leaking from the swivel joint just above the screw rather than the screw itself. There is probably a rubber O-ring there which at best needs cleaning and at worst replacing. See if you can find an exploded diagram of the tap and if the ring is available as a spare part.
1. The seal(s) which prevent water escaping from the swivel base of the spout have deteriorated.
2. Replace said seals. Install with a smear of silicone grease.
3. To access seals, remove Allen grub screw (don't lose it), and pull spout upwards and out.
2. Replace said seals. Install with a smear of silicone grease.
3. To access seals, remove Allen grub screw (don't lose it), and pull spout upwards and out.
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Please remember to isolate both hot & cold to the tap before doing the above and be prepared to remove pipes from under the worktop to enable the tap to be removed.
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^^^ and be prepared to remove pipes from under the worktop to enable the tap to be removed.
Why is he likely to need to take the whole tap off when it just wants new O ring? Isolate the supplies, yes - but take the thing right off ... ???
Why is he likely to need to take the whole tap off when it just wants new O ring? Isolate the supplies, yes - but take the thing right off ... ???
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Ok, if you say so. I`ll go and make the coffee before posting anymore.
It’s one of those quick change taps which just needs a Allen bolt to be removed in the event of replacing the tap. It doesn’t sound like this should be necessary.
The water does appear to be sleeping out of the Allen bolt but I suppose it may be just above it. Difficult to discern.
Is this washer likely to be widely available if I pull this apart?
I will try to track down some diagrams for the tap next...
The water does appear to be sleeping out of the Allen bolt but I suppose it may be just above it. Difficult to discern.
Is this washer likely to be widely available if I pull this apart?
I will try to track down some diagrams for the tap next...
If it's a basic O ring (which is all all I've ever found in there) then a hardware shop will sell you one for 10p. Hardware shops are apparently allowed to open - our local one is.
Or Screwfix and Toolstation have assorted sizes in a box. Really handy to have round the house or on your van - if you have a van. Both are open to the public albeit on a click and collect basis.
Or Screwfix and Toolstation have assorted sizes in a box. Really handy to have round the house or on your van - if you have a van. Both are open to the public albeit on a click and collect basis.
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Ah, didn`t realise it was the Bristan quick release tap having never seen one, have read and seen video where it self disconnects flooding the kitchen if owner is not around though.
Silicone grease is what you want here.....if you can’t get the correct O ring or it still leaks, try packing the groove out with ptfe tape.
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