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A drop or droplet is a small column of liquid, bounded completely or almost completely by free surfaces. A drop may form when liquid accumulates at the lower end of a tube or other surface boundary, producing a hanging drop called a pendant drop. Drops may also be formed by the condensation of a vapor or by atomization of a larger mass of solid.

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  1. Spinball

    Repairing a dripping tap - what’s next?

    Hello folks, I’m trying to fix this slow leaking tap myself and I’m stuck here. How do I dismantle it further to replace whatever needs replacing to fix the drip? (The chrome ring round the top will not unscrew by hand.) Many thanks
  2. B

    URGENT Dripping tap in my kitchen

    I have a kitchen mixer tap with quarter turn levers and the cold side started dripping. I took out the ceramic valve and replaced it with one from Screwfix but it hasn’t solved the problem it still drips. Could it be a dodgy valve or is it something else? Thanks
  3. S

    Dripping tap despite valve replacement

    I have a Bristan Manhattan mixer tap in the kitchen. Five years ago, it started to drip. I replaced the valve in the cold water side and the dripping stopped. Recently it began to drip again and I replaced the valve again. But, it still drips sometimes. I’m trying to replace the valve on the...
  4. H

    Dripping/Squeaking Kitchen Tap

    Hello all, first time poster so if there is any additional information I can provide that may help, please let me know. Our kitchen mixer tap has been intermittently dripping from the hot tap, and the cold tap is squeaking when you turn it. Possibly two different issues, possibly related? The...
  5. S

    Dripping tap. Can’t access cartridge.

    I have a dripping bath tap. Seperate to the spout. Quarter turn level tap from the wall. I need to change the cartridge as it’s dripping lots but can’t seem to work out how to remove the housing. Has this been installed badly behind the tiles?
  6. Ivington

    Dripping tap cartridge replacement but problem eventually returns

    I have a dripping tap that was getting progressively worse over the period of about 4 to 6 weeks and have replaced with a brand new cartridge on 2 separate occasions, but after 4 to 6 weeks the problem returns.
  7. D

    How to fix dripping tap

    Hi, my tap is dripping. It’s not constant. Sometimes if I try that extra tighten it stops but most of time slowly dripping It’s dripping from the tap where water comes out. Not below or near where turn off. Can anyone advice how I fix this? Or do I have to replace the whole tap Thanks in advance
  8. J

    Dripping tap advice please

    Hi, I am having problems with a dripping bathroom tap, both tap cartridges (quater turn) have been replaced and the tap has been seated with a 7/8 tap reseating tool. Since reseating the tap today, the dripping has now got worse, the only thing I can think of next is to replace the taps which...
  9. P

    New Member - Looking for advise to access and remove tap cartridge.

    Hi, I am a new member and looking for advice to access and remove a tap cartridge from my bath. I have a dripping bath tap which is driving me crazy. I can't see how to remove the cartridge to replace it and looking for any advice from anyone who has similar taps. I can obviously see the grub...
  10. N

    disassemble bathroom mixer tap

    Hello, I have a bathroom mixer tap which drips. I cannot see how to remove the valves as it is all smooth chrome. Would someone know how & what tool i would need please to take it apart ? I can send a photo if required. Thank you and Happy New year....
  11. M

    Dripping tap controlled by bidet tap?

    We live in a UK bungalow that has bathroom & kitchen on the same level. We have a bidet, obviously in the bathroom which the hot water tap controls the flow of pressure of hot water from the kitchen tap. The kitchen HW tap has to be running at the same time creating a spluttering air lock...
  12. F

    Can a dripping tap be too old to fix

    I have an old cast iron bath, the kind with feet, and old taps attached, one of which is dripping. I’m not sure how old it is but it was there when I bought the flat 20 years ago and I imagine it’s at least 40-60 years old as the flat doesn’t look like it’s had any work done since then, and the...
  13. J

    ceramic cartridge circlip replacement

    Hi, My kitchen mixer tap has been leaking, and one of the faucet levers is wobbly. So I tried the replace the grub screw and 'clean the ceramic cartridge' thing in the hope that would sort it out, because I can't get to a hardware store to compare and buy a replacement cartridge/tap in person...
  14. A

    Fixing dripping tap help

    Hi, I'm trying to fix a dripping tap in my kitchen. I can get the tap off but does anyone know what tool I need to get the main cartridge(?) part out? I only have a standard spanner and I can't get enough leverage on it because of the protruding grey cover(pic 2). Is this fairly simple to...
  15. E

    Dripping tap washer replacement

    Hi, can you adise me how to access the tqp washers on this mixer. I presume the cap comes off after removing the small handle, but so far no success. Thanks
  16. M

    Dripping Tap. Need help.

    I have a dripping tap and need to identify what brand model it is to find the current valve. I've been to two plumbing merchants and both have requested the model of the tap. Does anyone know what the tap is called in the image below thanks.
  17. P

    dripping tap on bathroom sink i

    The gotcha is that it is a tap and sink is in China, though it was bought at B&Q there. B&Q closed in China a few years ago. I thought I might be able to replace the 'cartridge' (is that what it's called?) with one bought here in the UK, and take it with me on my next trip. I had someone send...
  18. M

    Dripping tap ceramic disk cartridge.

    Do many of you try getting a new ceramic disk cartridge for a dripping tap. Or just fit a new tap. I know getting a new cartridge unless a recognised make like bristan etc can be hard to impossible. What are your thoughts on this?
  19. L

    Whistling Dripping Tap

    Hello, Could anyone shed any light on why my kitchen mixer tap is whistling when switched off. If the hot water tap is turned on it stops immediately though. It does this randomly throughout the day and night. However, it does have a permanent drip and needs replacing, but just wondered if the...
  20. D

    Beginner's dripping tap

    Hi, My first post so don't know anyone I can start a conversation wiyh - so, as you welcomed me... My bathroom sink tap is dripping (photos attached). Normally I would undo the large nut at bottom of the tap and replace the washer. However The nut doesn't seem to budge and I'm afraid that I'll...
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