How do I take this tap apart to fit new washer?

[MattB83]

Hi, I've changed washers in single bathroom taps but not in mixer taps - is it a similar process?

This is my tap:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dahnCYRaJk1VP4ks6

It might not even be washer related, it's been dripping for a while but sometimes it won't switch off at all and we need to keep pulling and pushing the lever until we get lucky and it goes off - tap could have had it? I thought I'd try the washer first.

Any advice appreciated.

Matt

 

[mattylad]

First off give it all a bloody good clean, its disgustingly covered in muck...

Then look around the back for a grub screw, you will likely need a small allen key to undo it so it pulls off.

 

[Elkato531]

Not a washer on these. It will need a new cartridge. Best to source direct from manufacturer or you may be lucky and get away with one of these.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta-ceramic-tap-cartridge-40mm-x-4mm/6011x#_=p
https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta-ceramic-tap-cartridge-35mm-x-4mm/6086x#_=p

Grub screw is usually under the little plastic red/blue hot/cold indicator at the front.

Or replace the tap

 

[MattB83]

Cheers.

I was going to clean it before posting, then thought noone would notice... Should see the bathroom...

Thanks, will give a cartridge a shot, mixer taps are more expensive than I imagined!

 

[Madrab]

Take the cartridge out first and then do a comparison.

You may also be able to match it to one here - https://shop.lunns.net/cassette-cartridges-53-c.asp

That being said some can be expensive.