mixer tap
A tap (also spigot or faucet: see usage variations) is a valve controlling the release of a liquid or gas.
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Changing cartridge on mixer tap
Hi. Novice here! Bathroom mixer tap was getting 'sticky' and I so sprayed some wd-40 silicone lubricant through some of the gaps - unfortunately it has made it seize up and the tap needs quite a bit of force to either turn it on or change temperature. I'd used the silicon spray on a couple of...- Leicesterfan
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- america cartridge changing mixer mixer tap tap usa
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disassemble bathroom mixer tap
Hello, I have a bathroom mixer tap which drips. I cannot see how to remove the valves as it is all smooth chrome. Would someone know how & what tool i would need please to take it apart ? I can send a photo if required. Thank you and Happy New year....- Nik Warren
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- america bathroom dripping tap mixer mixer tap replace tap tap cover usa
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- Forum: USA
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John Lewis ceramic mixer tap washer replacement
Hi I have a John Lewis kitchen mixer tap but can’t see the item name just JL. Does anyone know what replacement ceramic washer I’d need? It’s approx 5-7 years old. Many thanks- Mouse 5656
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- america ceramic mixer mixer tap replacement tap usa washer
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- Forum: USA
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Ceramic John Lewis mixer tap repair
Hi I have a John Lewis kitchen mixer tap but can’t see the item name just JL. Does anyone know what replacement ceramic washer I’d need? Afraid platform won’t allow my to add a pic. It’s approx 5-7 years old. Many thanks- Richars
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- america ceramic mixer mixer tap repair tap usa
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- Forum: USA
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Will my bathroom sink take a mixer tap?
Hi, My bathroom is getting redone in a few weeks. I have the option of 2 taps again or a mixer. I've seen online that if the hot flow is 'too much' lower than the cold, a mixertap won't work well. How do I know if it might be an issue? (Or what the cause of difference is?) (I can't say for sure...- Fletch666
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- america bathroom hot water pressure mixer mixer tap sink tap usa
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- Forum: USA
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New mixer tap not activating pump.
Hi, complete newbie so hope you don't mind me asking for help... I've just had my dripping thermostatic bath/shower mixer tap replaced, which was fab for the first few days. However, it is now taking ages for the hot water pump to kick in when using the bath or shower for the first time. This...- Pandapaws
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- mixer mixer tap pump tap
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- Forum: Bathrooms, Showers and Wetrooms
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URGENT change Kitchen Mixer Tap cartridge
I do not know how to open the cartridge place. I need to change my Kitchen Mixer Tap Dual Spout with Pull Out Spray cartridge. It is like Rangemaster Aquatrend Spring Kitchen Mixer Tap with Pull Out Spout...- Erik2426
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- cartridge change kitchen kitchen mixer tap mixer mixer tap tap
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Dripping kitchen mixer tap - problem with pressure?
We live on a farm and the main water pipe comes down a long driveway and then splits off two ways - 1) to the main farmhouse, which then feeds a pressure washing bay on one of the other units and 2) to the other units, including a small commercial kitchen, and another pressure washing bay. In...- helsbels
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- dripping kitchen kitchen mixer tap mixer mixer tap pressure problem tap
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Boiler HW short cycling due to mixer tap
Hi. My boiler (a Vaillant Ecotec Plus 8xx) short cycle HW every few seconds and, because of the he priority it means no central heating. If I close the hot water circuit (turning the valve underneath the boiler) then the CH works fine. So, I can either have hot water or central heating. The...- Dom_DV
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- boiler cycling mixer mixer tap short tap
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Franke Eiger mixer tap
My Franke Eiger mixer tap started leaking from where the spout joins the body. I took the spout off, the o rings looked ok so I put a bit of silicone grease on and put it back. After a couple of days it started again. I have a friend that has about six different boxes of o rings, he must have... -
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Kitchen mixer tap - how is it fixed?
We are replacing our kitchen mixer tap, but I haven't figured out how to remove the old one yet as I'm a lowly DIY-er and unfamiliar with the fitting that holds it in place. The old tap is a Franke Zurich, and inspecting underneath the sink I can see it has what looks like a brass tube with a...- Larches
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- fixed kitchen kitchen mixer tap mixer mixer tap tap
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3 tap hole basin mixer tap
Are the tap hole centres on most 3 hole tap centres the same? Have to swap the taps in one that has 200mm centres for the taps with the spout in the middle. Thanks. -
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Changing bath mixer tap on Unvented System?
Good Evening all, hope everyone is well. Im not long out of my time so go gentle please lol. I have the job of replacing bath mixer tap (no isolation valves fitted under bath). It has an unvented cylinder installed. Is it just a case of isolating mains water, opening taps to drain water out of... -
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Mixer Tap Help!
Hi All, Brand new to this forum so please be kind! Recently taken in a project to redo my ensuite and have thoroughly enjoyed the process of learning new skills along the way however I'm coming across is bit of a stumbling block with regards to a mixer tap. I decided to bring a main cold... -
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Kitchen mixer tap disaster - advice please
I have lived at this house for over 10 years and it has been interesting keeping things working. The latest issue is a weeping kitchen mixer tap. Probably been gently weeping since I moved in but always blamed the slight damp on somthing else. Took it apart and look what I found. Standard tap... -
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I have a mixer tap on bath, flow on left temperature right but leaking, found a replacement but the flow and temperature reversed, is that ok
I have a shower mixer tap on bath, flow on left temperature right but leaking from temperature control on right side, found a replacement but the flow and temperature reversed, is that ok -
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Water pours out from diverter handle on Bensham 1835 bath mixer tap.
I have replaced O ring on diverter and still it leaks in whichever position its in with w ater coming out from both shower and bath -
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Installing New Mixer Tap & Valves
Hi, I'm installing a new mixer tap in my kitchen. The current setup doesn't have any isolation valves so was thinking I'd cut the pipe, install a couple of flat faced isolation valves and then screw the flexi's into that. My question is, should I be using PTFE on the threads, joining compound on... -
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Please can anyone help identify this thermostatic mixer tap?
Hi. For the first time since moving in 7 years ago, my pre-existing bath hot tap is only running luke warm to cold. The attached shower is the usual decent hot temp as is the basin and kitchen tap. (I've got a combi boiler.) From reading the forums I thought maybe the thermostat cartridge might...- Greazo
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- anyone help identify mixer mixer tap please tap thermostatic
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- Forum: Bathrooms, Showers and Wetrooms
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How do you change the washer on this type of kitchen mixer tap?
Hi All, Kitchen mixer tap (see image) is dripping and it's driving me nuts! I can't find a good enough description of the type of tap it is to find a link on You Tube and work out how to change the washer. Any links or generic advice on what needs to be done to change the washer (after I've...
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