DIY help please - repairing a leaky tap

[Bellasmummy]

I have set myself the task of repairing the leaky tap in our utility room

Google and you tube have been a big help and I think I need to replace the cartridge.

To find out what one I need to order though I need to take the old one out.

Am I right in thinking that the red lever in the picture below will turn off the water supply so that I can take the tap apart?

[sunseeker]

That red tap is in the off position and looks like an outlet for a washing machine. Don't open it or you'll flood the cabinet .

dave

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by sunseeker

That red tap is in the off position and looks like an outlet for a washing machine. Don't open it or you'll flood the cabinet .

dave

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Agreed. That's a redundant outlet from when washing machines used to use hot water as well as cold.

To be safe that needs capping off. You can buy a proper bit of kit and some PTFE tape to do that and it's only circa £3 for the lot. Saves a flood!

[force ten]

that is a hot water supply for a washing machine that is not being used so dont go turning that tap on. the machine is connected with a cold supply only and s the blue tap and the grey hose behind

you will need to look again for your cold water supply

[Bellasmummy]

Thanks 🙏

Found two screw things behind the cabinet that turned the water off.

I’ve managed to take the tap apart now I just need to find a reliable part. Unfortunately there’s no code in the cartridge 🤷

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by Bellasmummy

Thanks 🙏

Found two screw things behind the cabinet that turned the water off.

I’ve managed to take the tap apart now I just need to find a reliable part. Unfortunately there’s no code in the cartridge 🤷

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And now your fun starts! There are literally dozens and dozens of ceramic cartridges.

Do you know the name of the tap and style.

For example a Nabis Jupiter etc etc. That will give you a good steer.

[Bellasmummy]

Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow

And now your fun starts! There are literally dozens and dozens of ceramic cartridges.

Do you know the name of the tap and style.

For example a Nabis Jupiter etc etc. That will give you a good steer.

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No idea but it’s not a ceramic cartridge. ETA apparently it is ceramic inside 😂

I think this from screw fix might work

This is the old one

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Well it certainly doe look like it may be the right one.

Have you a good tape measure to check yours v the Screwfix one. That should give you the answer
Best of luck, always nice to get a job done yourself. So satisfying.

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Oh, when you are in Screwfix buy a compression stop end and some PTFE tape. You can cap off the old washing machine valve so it never gets turned on by accident. Only a few bob.

[Bellasmummy]

Right well that didn’t work 😞

It’s stopped the drip so I’m part way there.

The base still leaks so I need to check the seals but can’t fathom out how to remove the next part to get to it. Any ideas? It’s the brass coloured bit I need to remove I think.