Newbie, sorry, with dripping tap that needs identifying model.

[celie]

Are you able to identify this tap?

Hi, I have a really annoying (and wasteful) kitchen tap that won't stop dripping. I think it's from my hot water pipe as it stops when I switch off the hot water supply. I presume it means I need to change the washer, however, I have no idea how to access it. Does anybody here recognise this tap and can tell me how to access the washer - there's no obvious way I can see. Thanks!

 

[Simon F]

Hello celie,:welcome:to the forum.
not familiar with the tap, so not sure without investigation,
is there not a screw or something holding the handle on, have you tried gentle persuasion?

but apart from that one of the handles looks damaged anyway, might it be time to buy a new complete tap?

 

[celie]

Hi Simon - thanks for the reply!
There aren't any visible screws and I've tried a little gentle persuasion but was fearful of damaging it. The bit that looks damaged is actually where parts of the handle unscrew - I've taken all these bits off to see if I could work out how they're put together, but to no avail.

Would love to have a new sink and taps installed but can't afford it right now, alas. :disappointed:

 

[The Plumber Guy]

Most taps have a screw on the top of the tap itself that unscrews and I think you're probably familiar with this type. Occasionally though the taps may just pull off. It takes a firm pull but nothing that would otherwise harm the taps so try just pulling. From there you should be able to access the insides of the tap.

Otherwise, and it's a bit of a pain, you might have isolation valves below the sink on the pipework that you can turn off to prevent the dripping. These only cost a couple of quid and are easy to fir if you have a bit of plumbing knowledge and a pipe slice. Best of luck.

 

[celie]

Hi Plumber Guy - you were right, these taps just pull off and I've managed to get a closer look, however, not sure how to proceed - thought it'd be much simpler and I'd get to see where the washer is. If you have any advice on how to proceed it'd be appreciated.

I have isolation valves under the sink but they only stop the dripping by switching off the hot water supply.

 

[Whyme]

turn the supply off and the nut part will undo (anti clockwise) the whole guts of the tap will come out, thats where the washer will be. You will get a bit of water comming out.

 

[The Plumber Guy]

Exactly as Whyme says. The washer is on the other end of the tap body. You may have to prise it out of its collar to replace it or undo a very small nut to let the washer off. Get the right sized one, fit it and replace the tap. Simples!

 

[SimonG]

Is it a ceramic disc tap, looks familiar.

 

[Whyme]

If it is a ceramic disc type take the head to where ever you get the new guts cos sometimes the generic ones dont fit many heads..

 

[celie]

Thanks everyone - really appreciate your replies!