Dripping tap - not as simple as the YouTube gurus suggest

Barry_Spock

Have a dripping tap. Looked at numerous online video gurus to see how to change the washer, but none of the taps were like the ones i have. Finally worked out to remove the tap to see what size washer i need, but confronted with the attached. What do i need for this to stop the dripping?

Thanks

plumb1_2

It a ceramic disc type, take it to good plumbers merchant as there are different sizes.

FreeBear

plumb1_2 said: It a ceramic disc type, take it to good plumbers merchant as there are different sizes.

As well as quarter turn, half turn, and full turn types. As a taster - https://www.screwfix.com/c/bathrooms-kitchens/reviver-kits-tap-spares/cat820108

Barry_Spock

So i'm looking at replacing the whole unit, not a washer?

plumb1_2

There only about £5

Barry_Spock

Cheers

Section62

"Dripping tap - not as simple as the YouTube gurus suggest"

This is because the real gurus are on this forum, not posting videos on YouTube.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

as you have it removed, have a go at giving it a clean out, all you need a drop of white vinegar,  here's a wee VIDEO.

plumb1_2

frugalmacdugal said:

,  here's a wee VIDEO.

Oh no not another boo tube 

[Deleted User]

plumb1_2 said:

frugalmacdugal said:

,  here's a wee VIDEO.

Oh no not another boo tube 

Hi,

did it with a dripping cold tap of mine and it did the job.

Ganga

The cartridge pulls out of the tap head, take it out and count the number of splines on top and the length ,you can buy them at the likes of B & Q ,