Tap Problem.....

[rob_in_notts]

Ok so I've finally got here after after a slight technical hitch with my comp! graphics card gave up luckily I call myself a IT technician so it was'nt to painful

Anyway back on topic my mixer tap in the kitchen is quite old, the hot side is working fine but the cold and gradually got worse and by that I mean water doesn't come out when you turn the tap well it does trickly a little if i keep turning it on and off. Now I went to Homebase to see if I could see somthing that looks like the part that I uncovered (pic below)no luck really. So what I need to know is can the tap be fixed by replacing the sticky outy bit? I'm sure its got a name! Where is the best place to get one from and do they come in different sizes? does it just unscrew from the housing and a new one fits in or is there more to it?


Sorry for all the "I don't really know what I'm talking about tap questions" I would be grateful for some help. thanks in advance



Rob

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

you might get away with tap converters if they fit,pop into any plumbers merchants and ask for 1/2 inch tap convertors choice of metal or acrylic heads

 

[rob_in_notts]

Would it be something like this are they pretty straight forward to fit

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

yes Bristan Tap Reviver Basin tap heads chrome brand new | eBay UK

 

[rob_in_notts]

Cheers gas man I'll take a look

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

9 times out of ten they will fit any tap,good luck

 

[royston]

Yeah as gas man says them reviver's should fit your tap no probs.

 

[stevetheplumber]

looks like the circlip has slipped up the shaft strip it down clean it and regease