Leaking tap…repair or replace?

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Our kitchen mixer tap is leaking from just beneath the part you turn to switch it on…where I’m pointing to in the photo. Can anyone tell me if this is a repair or replace job? We’re not advanced DIYers but we are happy to have a go ..especially if there’s an instructional video available on how to do it!

Thanks all

 

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Is it a quarter turn tap so will need a new insert.
You can tell as tap only turns a quarter of a rotation.

 

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It's a repair. I suggest you search on YouTube for "how to fix a leaking tap". As above, you'll just need a new insert/cartridge, and the hard part is just buying the right one.

 

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Replace it!

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To the OP, what would you be proposing to replace? Just the cartridge, or the whole tap??

 

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Take the cartridge out and take to your local plumbers merchants and they should supply you with a new one..