Contractor kitchen mixer tap - swivel joint o-ring sizes?

[vards01]

Hi All,

Hoping someone has done this job before, my mum has a contractor type kitchen mixer (not mono) tap with the swivel spout on, its the cheap type they sell in screwfix / toolstation. Its leaking from the swivel and I believe there are two o-rings which can be accessed my removing the spout. I've seen a youtube video and looks easy. Has anyone done this job before and knows the o-ring sizes?

Thanks in advance.

 

[TCCHeating]

Different taps have different sizes.

Unfortunately there are 1000s of sizes. I have a box with a selection of different sizes but it is next to useless as i never have the right size.

Best thing to do is ring the manufacturer and see if they will send you the correct ones

 

[vards01]

I thought the contractor ones all looked similar.......I dont even think this tap has a manufacturer referenced as they're only about £35 new.......but obviously would rather just pop a couple of o-rings in. I have a small selection of orings but like you say is a bit hit and miss.

 

[Madrab]

Saw an O ring splicing kit one time on a job before, thanks for the reminder, it was excellent, chap made his own O rings, just get the thickness right, by the size of the groove. Need to buy one, just for the handiness.

http://www.loctite.co.uk/loctite-4087.htm?nodeid=8802647080961