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Bristan Mixer Tap

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  • GDB2222
    GDB2222 Posts: 26,675 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Do you have the spares kit already, by the way?
    No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?
  • Raggie
    Raggie Posts: 616 Forumite
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    GDB2222 said:
    Do you have the spares kit already, by the way?
    ordered from Bristan yesterday.. do just awaiting postie
    The only place where success comes before work is the dictionary…
  • GDB2222
    GDB2222 Posts: 26,675 Forumite
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    In that case, I'd start by removing the tap from the base, and replacing any washers there. That's just a 5 minute job including replacement.

    If that doesn't work, I would then start disassembling the tap from the top.
    No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?
  • Raggie
    Raggie Posts: 616 Forumite
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    Thanks will see how it goes..
    The only place where success comes before work is the dictionary…
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