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Bristan Mixer Tap

Raggie
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Hi,
We have a Bristan Ruby mixer tap which is leaking at the swivel.
The failed washer is the bottom one marked 5 on the attached picture.
Does anyone have knowledge they can share on how to stip the tap to get to it?
I've asked Bristan and they keep sending me fitting instructions for the whole tap.
Do I dismantle it from the top, cartridge out.. or via the bottom..
Any help is appreciated.
Rags

We have a Bristan Ruby mixer tap which is leaking at the swivel.
The failed washer is the bottom one marked 5 on the attached picture.
Does anyone have knowledge they can share on how to stip the tap to get to it?
I've asked Bristan and they keep sending me fitting instructions for the whole tap.
Do I dismantle it from the top, cartridge out.. or via the bottom..
Any help is appreciated.
Rags

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This is one of their easy fit taps. Water off, undo the two grub screws, and pull the tap off the base. The washer you want to replace should then be visible.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?3
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Do follow the fitting instructions carefully when refitting it. People have reported these taps coming off the base, but that’s always due to incorrect fitting.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?3
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GDB2222 said:This is one of their easy fit taps. Water off, undo the two grub screws, and pull the tap off the base. The washer you want to replace should then be visible.The only place where success comes before work is the dictionary…
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Are you sure it's the one of the washers that have failed. The most common cause for a leak like this is the cartridge itself.
As the diagram above shows it's pretty easy to dismantle: Top cap off and undo the screw, lift of the handle then unscrew the dome piece, then undo the large nut with a spanner to remove the cartridge.
Having said that, you may want to watch this>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3kcB47pvSM
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neilmcl said:Are you sure it's the one of the washers that have failed. The most common cause for a leak like this is the cartridge itself.
As the diagram above shows it's pretty easy to dismantle: Top cap off and undo the screw, lift of the handle then unscrew the dome piece, then undo the large nut with a spanner to remove the cartridge.The only place where success comes before work is the dictionary…
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Raggie said:neilmcl said:Are you sure it's the one of the washers that have failed. The most common cause for a leak like this is the cartridge itself.
As the diagram above shows it's pretty easy to dismantle: Top cap off and undo the screw, lift of the handle then unscrew the dome piece, then undo the large nut with a spanner to remove the cartridge.1 -
neilmcl said:Raggie said:neilmcl said:Are you sure it's the one of the washers that have failed. The most common cause for a leak like this is the cartridge itself.
As the diagram above shows it's pretty easy to dismantle: Top cap off and undo the screw, lift of the handle then unscrew the dome piece, then undo the large nut with a spanner to remove the cartridge.The only place where success comes before work is the dictionary…
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Raggie said:Hi,
We have a Bristan Ruby mixer tap which is leaking at the swivel.
The failed washer is the bottom one marked 5 on the attached picture.
Does anyone have knowledge they can share on how to stip the tap to get to it?
I've asked Bristan and they keep sending me fitting instructions for the whole tap.
Do I dismantle it from the top, cartridge out.. or via the bottom..
Any help is appreciated.
Rags
Looking at the tap, the technical drawing and the spares drawing I believe that to replace the seal kit you don't need to remove the tap. Remove the cartridge as per the instructions supplied then unscrew the shroud that the cartridge fits in and the spout should then slip off. That's the only way that makes sense from the exploded parts diagram.
If you need to get a grip of the 'shroud' try turning by had using a rubber glove. If you end up using any grips or pliers then put them as low as possible to minimise the risk of crushing the shroud.
Sorry I can't think of anything profound, clever or witty to write here.1 -
Never had one of those taps apart, quicker just to exchange the tap rather than buying spares. Then dismantle & reassemble
Them taps do come apart, try what NSG666 mentioned above.
Although not your mixer tap, some ideas here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyYshPz6-hQ
https://www.smalldesignideas.com/kitchen-sink-faucet-leaking-at-base-diagnostics-and-troubleshooting.html
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Another_Level said:Never had one of those taps apart, quicker just to exchange the tap rather than buying spares. Then dismantle & reassemble
Them taps do come apart, try what NSG666 mentioned above.
Although not your mixer tap, some ideas here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyYshPz6-hQ
https://www.smalldesignideas.com/kitchen-sink-faucet-leaking-at-base-diagnostics-and-troubleshooting.htmlThe only place where success comes before work is the dictionary…
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