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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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  1. G

    Vanity unit built in sink mixer tap leaking at the swivel. Is it repairable?

    Hi, The mixing tap swivel in my bathroom sink has began to leak. Can anyone tell me if it's repairable or if it needs replaced. I attached a few photos. Is it possible to remove it from the top and add a new seal.
  2. N

    Anybody Recognise This Mixer Tap?

    Hi Guys, I'm sure some of you will have seen it before, usual merchant didn't recognise it! It was installed with the wash bin in my gf en suite WC & Shower about 30 years ago, I have maintained it when it started passing a couple of times but only by dismantling, clean & reassembly. Before...
    • Neilbodger
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    • america anybody mixer mixer tap recognise tap usa
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: USA
  3. P

    Mixer Tap Removal please help

    Hi Please can some advise how I remove the mixer tap above these images. This retaining bracket is fixed on well and I don’t think there will be room for it to spin around. The hot water flexi seems to have come loose from the tap as it is leaking quite heavily. Unless something has failed...
  4. R

    Changing cartridge - Deva Metropolis sink mixer tap

    Hi all, Happy New Year. It was suggested in another thread that turning the handles on this tap type (Deva Metropolis MET172 monobloc sink mixer tap) would allow me to remove the handle and change the cartridge. It's not budging, even after some WD40. Any other thoughts, or do I just...
    • richardhsmith329
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    • america cartridge changing mixer mixer tap sink tap usa
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: USA
  5. A

    Safe silicone grease for kitchen mixer tap.

    Hi Guys, We have a leaky kitchen mixer tap here which seems to be being caused by the plastic mixer valve/cartridge. I had a search for the serial number but couldn't find anything matching so I thought I would take the valve apart, clean it and grease it up to see if that sorts it out. As it...
    • AndyCap
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    • america drinking grease kitchen kitchen mixer tap mixer mixer tap oks 1110 safe silicone tap usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: USA
  6. W

    Buzz from thermostatic mixer tap

    Hi, just want to make sure I'm going down the right route with this. I've just installed a thermostatic mixer tap on my bath. When I tried it for the first time it buzzed (a fairly low buzz) After a bit of research I found this could be caused by unequal pressure between HW and CW. I tested the...
    • Willsy
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    • mixer mixer tap tap thermostatic
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Ireland
  7. B

    Mixer tap connection

    Hi I have a old mixer tap in my kitchen not sure what brand and it has solid copper connections going to it the threaded brass soldered end going into tap. Unfortunately there is a pinhole on the collar of the brass connection so i need to fix it or replace it with flexible tails. But the tap...
    • bjl
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    • america connection mixer mixer tap tap usa
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: USA
  8. C

    Tap make for Traditional bath mixer tap with a non standard Fitting

    Our bath mixer taps need replacing but they have a 1 inch non standard fitting instead of the normal 3/4 Inch. I’ve searched online but can’t find a tap replacement. Access is really difficult so need a replacement Does anyone know a tap make I can investigate?
    • Carrie23
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    • america bath fitting make mixer mixer tap standard tap traditional usa
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: USA
  9. R

    Mixer Tap leaking and will only sometimes turn on

    Hi, Please could someone give me some advice? I have a mixer tap in the kitchen. The hot tap turns on and works perfectly fine. It is the type of tap with the cross handles that you twist to put on. The cold tap handle turns freely as it should but I have to turn it on and off sometimes once...
    • Rob27
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    • america leaking mixer mixer tap sometimes tap turn on usa
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: USA
  10. I

    Leaking bath mixer tap possibly gasket?

    I get water coming through the ceiling under the upstairs bath whenever I run the taps for a long time (such as filling the bath). I also got the same leak when using the power shower (completely different incoming water supply pipe, but above the taps). I assumed water was getting under the tap...
    • Isaac
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    • america bath gasket leaking mixer mixer tap possibly tap usa
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: USA
  11. K

    Need help opening up a Grohe mixer tap to change the main swivel O ring

    Hi all, looking for a bit of advice. I have a lovely Grohe kitchen mixer. Sadly, after many years of use, the main O ring seal on the swivel has perished and leaking badly. I've descaled her as much as possible but I am unable to release I guess, the threaded, upper part to expose the O ring. Do...
    • Knobbiewilliams
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    • america change grohe help help needed kitchen mixer tap main mixer mixer tap opening tap usa
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: USA
  12. B

    Mixer tap for basin query

    Hi everyone, At present I have a single one hole mixer tap in the bathroom basin but would like to know is it possible to get a thermostatic mixer tap for a basin? I have a thermostatic shower which is great and the basin tap isn't great and it would be great to install a tap with a...
    • BobbyJoe
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    • america basin mixer mixer tap query tap usa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: USA
  13. L

    Replaced the cold water cartridge on a traditional kitchen mixer tap but still leaks

    Tried running the hot tap then checking to see what the water temp of the drip was after and it was cold so to me that means the leak is from the cold water valve side. Replaced the cold water ceramic disc cartridge but the drip is still there (even when I turn off the mains but don't fancy...
    • luckysh0t
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    • america cartridge cold cold water kitchen kitchen mixer tap leaks mixer mixer tap replaced still tap traditional usa water
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: USA
  14. Bogart

    Mixer tap fastening into worktop

    Trying to fit a mixer tap with this sort of fastening. Bit that goes up inside the tap is like a threaded running nipple but when fully screwed in only 40mm produdes and worktop is 40mm thick so no thread to screw nut onto. I am not even sure of the thread size. Across the flats on the nut...
    • Bogart
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    • america mixer mixer tap tap usa worktop
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: USA
  15. L

    Non-return valves for mixer tap

    Hi all, I'm planning on fitting my new sink which has a mixer tap. I'm using an unvented system, will this still require non-return valves fitted to the taps connections?
    • LlMikeybll
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    • america mixer mixer tap tap usa valves
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: USA
  16. J

    3in1 boiling water mixer tap, filters advice

    Hi I've been given a 3in1 boiling mixer tap without the filter and filter fittings. Do I need to buy the filter and fittings for the same brand, or are different brand filters interchangeable? It's a caple VAP3IN1 if that's helpful. Cheers Jon
    • JonMar
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    • advice america boiling filters mixer mixer tap tap usa water
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: USA
  17. T

    Mixer tap flexible hose being cut

    Hi, I have a mixer tap with flexible hose which have been cut on the bottom. Can they be reconnected? what type of connector I need?
    • tonyCC
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    • america being cut flexible hose mixer mixer tap pipe tap usa
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: USA
  18. L

    DOLPHIN INFRARED MIXER TAP

    https://www.dolphinsolutions.co.uk/product/dolphin-infrared-mixer-tap-db100-db125/ DB125S Brushed Satin - powered by Transformer Brand New unopened in Box £200
  19. L

    No cold water from mixer tap

    Hardly any cold water coming from mixer tap in bathroom, only hot. All other taps are fine. Does this need replacing/fixer? How do know where to turn mains water off in property?
    • Lai
    • Thread
    • america bathroom cold cold water mixer mixer tap sink tap taps usa water
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: USA
  20. WornBadly

    Which tool would remove this mixer tap cartridge?

    I have a shower mixer tap that will no longer go hot, so I assume I need a new cartridge. But what tool would I need to use to get this thing out? I'm guessing I need a spanner that can grab and turn it where I've drawn the lines, so would a correctly sized basin spanner work? Or is there some...
    • WornBadly
    • Thread
    • america cartridge mixer mixer tap remove tap tool usa which
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: USA
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