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A tap (also spigot or faucet: see usage variations) is a valve controlling the release of a liquid or gas.

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    Where to buy a Replacement Spout for Kitchen Mixer Tap?

    Hello Chaps, I am looking to replace the peeling spout of my kitchen tap (not the entire tap). The local hardware store says they only do entire taps (and warned that majority other shops also only do complete taps). So where can I buy one of these spare spouts?
  2. M

    Mixer Tap not mixing - cold spurts out independent of hot flow

    HI there, I'm not a plumber but am considering changing the kitchen mixer tap as I think its not working right, but Im not sure; Its a mixer tap, but the hot and cold water come out of the end unmixed. Theres no aerator on the end (nor any threads wher eone may have been/ may be fitted) and...
    • mr_p_mart
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    • cold could flow hot independent kitchen mixer mixer tap mixing pressure tap water
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    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  3. D

    Traditional basin mixer tap, tap handles broken - help

    Hi I have a traditional basin mixer tap both handles are now loose and spin freely without turning the water on or off. How do I fix this issue? Can I replace the handles or do I need to replace the entire tap? Also, is this an easy DIY job or should I get a plumber? Thanks a lot, Davie
    • DavieB
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    • basin broken handles help mixer mixer tap reviver screwfix spares tap traditional
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  4. C

    kitchen mono block mixer tap

    I've just replaced a mono block kitchen mixer tap for a customer that said his old Tap intermittently released a bust of water through spout, I advised him to buy a new replacement tap as I believed the cartridge maybe on the way out. I then installed a identical looking tap that he'd had...
  5. W

    Mixer Tap Air Lock

    Hi there, I'm hoping somebody can give me some advice on a problem I have created for myself. I fitted a new (cheap) mixer tap yesterday, and now I think I have an airlock on the hot water tap. I've made a couple of videos to try and make it easier for anybody trying to help. Apologies for...
  6. G

    mono basin mixer tap issue

    I have fitted a mono block mixer tap to my basin and are having issue when turning the cold water on. A noise comes from the tap even when using the mixer, but the hot water is silent. I have done the following: removed and cleaned the cartridge. still no change in noise. flushed out the tap...
    • garyng10
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    • basin fitted issue mixer mixer tap noise pressure tap turning water
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  7. U

    Mixer tap grub screw

    I have a leaky mixer tap but I cant get the screw out of the back of the tap. Any ideas
  8. K

    Kitchen mixer tap washer change.

    Hi there, I have an old Damixa mixer tap in my kitchen and it is dripping. I can't however get to the headgear nut as it is encased in two plastic mouldings, one of which is the inside plastic bit of the tap handle and turns the tap on and off when turned. Does anyone have any idea how I get...
  9. U

    Changing washer in kitchen mixer tap

    Hi all, I hope someone can shed some light on my problem. I am trying to fix a dripping kitchen tap. I've taken the handle off one side of the mixer tap and instead of being able to get to the headgear nut it is covered by two plastic pieces that stop me being able to get to it. One is the...
    • Unregistered
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    • being changing handle kitchen kitchen mixer tap mixer mixer tap receive register tap washer
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  10. S

    How to take apart Secta basin mixer tap

    Hello, Hoping someone can help me. I have a Secta bathroom mixer tap from Victoria Plumb https://victoriaplum.com/product/secta-basin-mixer-tap27 and i've taken off the top of the right hand tap but i can't for the life of me work out how to get the sleeve off the tap fixing. In the picture on...
  11. W

    Mixer Tap Problem

    I have an old mixer tap that is leaking quite badly from the centre lever. I have tried taking the leaver off by removing the centre bolt but can't seem to pull the lever off even when the bolt is removed. Any ideas?
  12. M

    Mixer Tap

    Hi all. I have zero plumbing knowledge. Basically, fitted a new mononloc tap in kitchen as it was causing problems not isolating the cold feed. Water is now fine (heating was never affected, ideal combi). I know I've fitted it correctly under the sink as the hoses would only go on one way, one...
  13. K

    Advice on Thermostatic Mixer Tap

    I am thinking about replacing my standard Bath/Shower mixer with a Thermostatic one, however I am a bit put off and confused by the talk about different pressures. I live in a first floor flat with one flat above me, my bathroom cold water is fed from a communal tank on the roof which must be...
    • Kevin Shulver
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    • about advice aqualisa cold combi heating hot mixer mixer tap tap thermostat thermostatic water
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  14. W

    Anyone else fitted this Grohe kitchen mixer tap?

    Grohe Get Monobloc Mixer Kitchen Tap Chrome | Kitchen Mixer Taps | NoLinkingToThis Fitted it today. Customer had that style of tap and wanted same. Swirl ones look cheap to me and the Bristan comes with one of those dodgy easy fit kits. Only fitted few Grohe things previously and all were solid...
  15. D

    Sorting (Ideal Standard) mixer tap leaking

    Hi all, first post so so please be gentle!! Our tap in the bathroom was dripping from the nozzle. I went to isolate it so I could get the cartridge out so I could get the right one and water started pouring out of the screw which did stop when I opened it up again. Because of the way the...
  16. J

    Need help identifying mixer tap

    Hello, can anyone help identify the make and model of this kitchen mixer tap, installed around six years ago? The washers have pretty much worn away and we're having trouble getting the correct replacements that fit, so wondered if we need a special type designed for this tap only. Cheers :-)
  17. S

    changing a mixer tap in kitchen

    my mates mixer tap in the kitchen just turns and no hot water comes out, the cold water is running fine , do i have to change the whole unit or can this be fixed . please advise
  18. M

    Single flow mixer tap ok on kitchen sink

    Are single flow mixer taps ok to fit on a kitchen sink, as long as check valves are fitted? Just want to confirm.
  19. M

    kitchen mixer tap check valve

    Should kitchen sink mixer tap have a check valve on it if its mains cold and tank fed hot water?
  20. K

    Replace bath taps with a bath/shower mixer tap but think my taps are the wrong way ro

    Hi, I recently had an electric shower put in above my bath which works okay but the low water pressure is driving me mad. I have long hair and have resorted to washing the shampoo out under the bath taps! As I have just paid for the electric shower I don't want to spend much more money so I've...
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