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Summary: Repairing a Mixer Tap
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Mixer taps are the most confusing of all to our users. The individual water controls (hot and cold) on either side are repaired and serviced as individual taps. (see our repairing a dripping tap project). The spout, which sometimes leaks, is also repaired quite easily.
Mixer spouts are held on in three ways, either there is a large snap ring between the spout and the body (this is normally hidden by a "skirt" which either screws down or is held in position with a very small "grub" screw, normally at the back) which can be closed and removed with a pair of pliers. Or there is a small grub screw at the back, which when undone will allow the spout to be pulled upward from the body & finally, some mixer spouts have no actual fixing holding them in. This type allows you to simply pull up on the spout and release it from the grip of the seal which is generally on the bottom of the spout. The first two have normally got a seal ring within the base, which can be replaced quite easily.
A box of washers etc can be bought from most plumbers merchants.
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Thanks to Anthony Rudge for the following information.......
I have found a fourth type of mixer tap which requires a different method of repair.
The spout is secured to the body of the mixer by a ‘key’ which runs in a groove in the body allowing the spout to rotate from side to side. To disengage the key and thus remove the spout, it is necessary to push the spout to the left (as you are facing the sink) and line it up with the body of the mixer. Lift, wiggle, and it comes away quite easily. There is a keyway in the body at the centre back which must be lined up with the key in the spout before removal can be effected.
For a hugely versatile range of worktops, breakfast bars and kitchen splashbacks it is worth a trip to Crosby Worktops. The Prima worktop range has over 50 Formica High Pressure Laminate designs and worktop lengths of up to 4.10m can be bought.
Check out our video on section on "bathroom leaks" and "repairing taps" to watch a couple of films on repairing plumbing in your home.
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