Identifying my dripping tap!

ThisIsWeird

If the rest of the tap is ok, then just swap the cartridges. This is a pretty straight-forward DIY job, and very satisfying. Replacing a whole kitchen tap can easily become a complete 'mare :-)

ChilliBob

Yeah, the rest if the tap is fine. Undecided which route I will go down for now!

ThisIsWeird

Let us know if it goes well.

And video if it doesn't...

ChilliBob

ThisIsWeird said:

Let us know if it goes well.

And video if it doesn't...

Lol, considering a new tap now tbh - discovered the RRP is classic bathroom/kitchen vibe and ab identical replacement can be had for £190. The valves, £90 or so. When you factor in the labour costs it's probably nicer to get a new tap out of it...

Not sure if the labour is more/it's more time consuming or not tbh. 

ThisIsWeird

ChilliBob said:

ThisIsWeird said:

Let us know if it goes well.

And video if it doesn't...

Lol, considering a new tap now tbh - discovered the RRP is classic bathroom/kitchen vibe and ab identical replacement can be had for £190. The valves, £90 or so. When you factor in the labour costs it's probably nicer to get a new tap out of it...

Not sure if the labour is more/it's more time consuming or not tbh. 

£90?! Blimey. Are you sure?

Most are around £20 per pair, often much less.

ChilliBob

Well if I assume it's this tap, the exploded view diagram makes me think it's part 7. The table below says 95 quid. Obviously you can get it a bit less than that if you shop around, but not much so. https://www.bristan.com/products/kitchen-taps?code=ar snkpro c#Spares

Also seems I'd need to be careful, https://www.tapsandsinksonline.co.uk/product/bristan-artisan-professional-ar-snkpro-c-tap-valve/ to choose the right one. 

ThisIsWeird

Chilli, IF you are going to do this, then you need to remove one valve for measuring. You are not going to assume it's a Bristan tap. 
To remove a valve is straight-forward, tho' I totally understand the concerns of someone who hasn't done this before. It is usually a breeze, tho' valves can often be tight and novices may feel they are putting too much strain on things and back out from the job.
Your options are to DIY a repair, DIY a replacement (I wouldn't advise this on the basis that it's a far more involved job for a beginner than the cartridge replacement), or to get a pro in for either. For the pro option, I'd only go for a new tap, since there's a good chance the cartridge job would require two trips = more time and labour.
So, I'm guessing it's essentially between a DIY £20 fix, or a £250+ new pro-fitted tap?

ChilliBob

Yeah, there's no guarantee it's a Bristian tap, but, if it is, I reckon the valves are that sort of price. 

So yeah, if I'm getting someone to do it, seems the new tap route is perhaps better. They will be doing other work for us and don't mind popping in and out etc but I figure the tap probably is the Bristian one, so the valves probably are expensive like that. 

Yeah, I'm keen to try quite a lot of things but plumbing and electrical work I approach with a high degree of caution.. Which means I typically don't do them much if at all!