Kitchen Tap

ifti

hi,

we have a kitchen tap like the one below

but the problem is that the taps have started to get really hard

we have tried putting grease inside each but nothing has helped.

does any one know what else we can do or where we can get the internal washers from

thanks

TomsMom

We have a tap virtually the same as that only ours doesn't have that "lip" thing on the end. We had problems with the handles and OH rang the manufacturers and they sent out replacement handles FOC. They're quite old now and the name's almost obliterated but I think the manufacturer was Carron or Carron Phoenix or something similar. So if you know the manufacturer it's worth a phone call.

sparky883

You can get the washers from any Plumbing Wholesaler they are pennies!

maninthestreet

Do you mean the taps are difficult to turn on and off?

ifti

yep, hard to turn on or off,

we have opened it and there are two small washers which slide left or right.

they slide on this metal thing so not sure what the problem is.

the washers are small and have a spring on the back.

maninthestreet

If the washers were worn, the taps would be leaking. Do you live in a hard water area? You may need to remove the limescale from the threaded mechanism in the tap valve, and put some PTFE tape around the threads.

ifti

here are the washers deep inside the tap, any one know where they can be bought

ifti

anyone seen these washers before

bobinbognor

These are ceramic disc type. Replacement of the complete set is needed and can be found in all good plumber suppliers.