How can i stop dripping tap?

[dingodeano]

Hello can anyone give me any idea how to stop my bathroom tap dripping its getting worse in proportion to my wifes nagging...
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[ChrisR]

Identify make and model, and buy a cartridge.
Not always easy.

 

[dingodeano]

dont suppose theres an identification plate inside somewhere ? i got it from bathstore about 6 years ago.
would fitting new tap be an easier option?

 

[denso13]

would fitting new tap be an easier option?

Probably. If you get the same type it should be easy to change over.

 

[Phill Peck]

Looks like a prism

http://www.bristan.com/epages/Bristan.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Bristan/Products/"PM WMBF C"

If not its probably a suitable replacement

 

[dingodeano]

Funk Me !! i cant remember paying £225 for a tap.
Please tell me thats not a trade price ??

 

[ChrisR]

It does look like a Prism - well done GS1985!. Even the wall plates match.
Can you see the little arrows each side of the rod thing? Copiers wouldn't copy those.

If so, happy days, find a cartridge. (Lunns, showerdoc.. several)
I'd take the head off first to see if it looks the same inside.

 

[dingodeano]

ahh I see. Minne does not have the arrows so i imagine bathstore sold me a copy.
can i whip the cartridge out without creating a bathroom water feature?

 

[Phill Peck]

No turn the water off first!

The main difference between copies and taps that cost that sort of money is he availability of spares

 

[polesapart]

£100 at e.g. http://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-furniture-shower-taps/13159.htm (if not sorted already)