Leaking/whistling tap

[Peter2222]

Hi all, help needed please

Our hot water tap in upstairs bathroom always drips when off, and also whistles loudly, usually we can stop it whistling by turning it off and on but as I type this it won’t shut up.

so a few questions:
- do I need to fit a new tap? Or a new part of the tap?
- secondly how would I get access to take the tap off on a bath where everything is tiled in? (Saw through the tiles??)

Pics attached

Thanks in advance

 

[Wayners]

Put plug in.
Pull the red dot cap off.
Have a look inside. Might be a screw so undo.
Pull top off tap. Look for part numbers.
Order hot tap insert from tap magician.

Then come back here for further advice

 

[Peter2222]

Put plug in.
Pull the red dot cap off.
Have a look inside. Might be a screw so undo.
Pull top off tap. Look for part numbers.
Order hot tap insert from tap magician.

Then come back here for further advice

Thanks for this, I’ve unscrewed the tops off both taps and removed the insert. Attached pics of failing hot tap beside working cold tap.

To me the whitish bit in the middle looks in better condition on the working tap. What do you think?

Do you think it’s worth replacing that if possible? Or just get the whole insert? Thanks

 

[Madrab]

1/4 turn ceramic tap > relatively high water pressure > ceramic valve starts to let by > whistling or vibrating > new valve time.

Just need to figure if they're 3/4" or 1/2" - if they're 1/2" then take them to one of the sheds/SF/TS - their replacement valves may fit.

 

[Wayners]

Buy two new inserts.
www.tapmagician.co.uk
If no numbers on the inserts read how to identify or email pictures.

As far as I'm aware you can't fix them. Just replace