After fitting a pair of lever taps to replace ordinary ones, I switched the water supply back on but both taps had water running out even when the levers were turned to off. I have put the old taps back in until I can solve this problem. Any ideas anyone? Thanks. David.
Lever taps in downstairs cloak room.
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Incorrect tap inserts, I guess......are these 1/4 turn ceramic taps or the reviver type with the traditional rubber washer?
John
John
They are 1/4 turn and no other parts came in the box. I know that Bristan ones come with a sheet of instructions and some optional screws and spacers but my set didn't. If I need some form of insert could I buy these from a local supplier or do I have to buy another set that has them and write the first ones off to experience? Your guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Take the taps back to where you bought them
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Take the original insert with you - the length of these is absolutely critical.
Any insert too short simply bypasses the tap function altogether!
John
Any insert too short simply bypasses the tap function altogether!
John
So did you buy new ¼ turn cartridges for old taps or a new set of taps???
I bought them off Amazon. No indication anywhere that there are different internal dimensions when I sent off for them. I discovered that Bristan supply inserts with their ones only afterwards and I'm still not sure how the inserts would work.
Unfortunately I've found plumbing suppliers to be quite unhelpful to enthusiastic though inexperienced DIYers so I thought online shopping would be a good thing.
I still seem to be at first base but thanks for the advice.
Unfortunately I've found plumbing suppliers to be quite unhelpful to enthusiastic though inexperienced DIYers so I thought online shopping would be a good thing.
I still seem to be at first base but thanks for the advice.
As I mentioned the lever taps were to have replaced existing ordinary ones. I cannot now easily turn them with my weak/painful hands and thought that 1/4 turn levers style would be ideal. Ah well.
If I'm reading your posts correctly, you have bought a set of brand-new taps from Amazon; and having fitted them, they don't shut off the flow. If this is so, they are faulty, not fit for purpose, and should be returned to Amazon for either an exchnge or a refund
Looks like the new lever taps will never work. Thanks for the help.
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