Kitchen Tap washer

[Des Jennings]

Attached is an image of a kitchen tap which drips water every few seconds. Could someone advise me where the washer is on this kind of tap?

Thanks.

 

[terryplumb]

There is no washer ,that tap has ¹/⁴ turn ceramic disc valves.
Changing the complete valve is usually required ,and best to replace both hot and cold valves.

 

[Wayners]

Also you won't get a replacement ceramic insert locally. Probably have to order online using the number stamped on.

 

[CBW]

Also you won't get a replacement ceramic insert locally. Probably have to order online using the number stamped on.

Not strictly true. I got mine from Wickes, others sell them too. What you need to be mindful of is the spline length, number of splines and size of valve

 

[fixitflav]

Not strictly true. I got mine from Wickes, others sell them too. What you need to be mindful of is the spline length, number of splines and size of valve

That's right, so take the old one with you. There are loads of different ones

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

When you get the valve out, it might be worth soaking it in kettle descaler, citric acid, or lemon juice - often the reason they drip, is because of the build-up of lime scale in the valve.

 

[polesapart]

That's right, so take the old one with you.

And the handle.