How to fix dripping leaking mixer tap

This is how to fix a leaking dripping mixer tap. This one little trick will allow you to open up the tap to replace the cartridge. The cartridge is also known as a ceramic disk or disc and is basically the washer inside you tap which also allows you to switch from hot to cold via a lever . The concept i show you in this video can be applied to the vast majority of mixer taps. Whether you call it a mixer tap or a faucet its the exact same thing. For more DIY and how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE.

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[mojohansen]

Thanks alot, once i got what i needed i had this job done in 5 minutes.. who knew after months of an annoying drip it would be so easy to fix

[donnanorman]

Was feeling apprehensive about doing it myself but you made it soo simple. Thankyou for encouraging me to give it a go. Job done😊

[johnnycop]

Fair dinkum Bill all these little tips go straight into the brain-pan and when I'm called on for minor repairs by my grown kids, the grandkids ask, "Hey Grandad, how come you can fix anything?" "Because I'm a genius that's why."

[skywalker_sr]

I had the same issue as a few others below where I couldn’t get the handle off. Don’t underestimate just how sticky this can get. In all the videos it just slides right off, but this step can actually be a lot of work. I had actually screwed the little screw right off with the Allen key and it had fallen into the inside of the tap and it still wouldn’t come off. I was bouncing back and forth between wondering if I’d really got the screw off and thinking that maybe my tap was different than the ones in the videos in some way. The comments below encouraged me to just use more force which did actually work. For anyone wondering, I used WD40 and a LOT of force. I thought I might even break it but was beyond caring! By moving the handle from side to side with considerable force it popped off after about a minute. I replaced the cartridge with one I picked up so Bunnings for 20 bucks and it’s working perfectly. Hope this helps anyone else struggling with that first step.

[UberKvlt]

Had to get the multipliers around the tap handle, with a soft cloth not to scratch it, to get it off. Felt like it was welded on after 11 years of gunk buildup inside there. Thanks for the to-the-point video 👍👌

[anthonykrauss]

Thanks Bill, no need to get my plumbers licence now!

[bitterbynde]

Perfect timing. Have a the exact one in my kitchen with a leak. Will save me a bit of $ and do it myself

[jocure]

Brilliant 👍 I have often wondered what I would do the day my mixer starts leaking 😳 Now I'm not worried at all 😉

[heribertherrera]

Thanks Bill for this awesome video, so insightful and useful. I dig all your videos.

[stevenlane]

I had no idea that this was possible, thank you so much for this how to video.

[marchiggins]

Awesome very informative great job demonstrated.🎉

[TheRealMrCods]

Thanks Bill, I have those exact taps in my house, None of them leak thankfully but if they do I will know how to fix them. 👍

[Jade-yqet]

Thank you. I can fix my tap this weekend now

[Mick_Au]

As always thanks Bill saving us all money. Cheers!

[SteveSmith-zzih]

2 tips as well - 1. put never-sieze or vaseline on the new tap threads thats saves them bonding/corroding when scum gets in there (and it will). 2. If you have high water pressure get a tap that says it can handle the said pressure, i have had a few fail quickly because of the high pressure OR install a PLV (pressure limiting Valve) which is the best bet - 350kpa is a good option. i did this for the kitchen tap, needed 2 valves (1cold, 1 hot) plus i put stop/shutoff valves under the sink so didn't have to turn off the mains to change the mixer.

[Stevej]

Thank you as always Bill. You are a bloody legend mate! Shit after I typed this I read the comments below. Oh well it's now duplicated, and it will stay..

[The_Handyman_Can]

Great video as usual. It’s quite criminal for these whole cartridges to need replacing instead of just that tiny little three ringed seal!

[faroukm]

Good on ya mate. It really helped me fix mine. Cheers

[SportQuickShift]

Thanks Bill! Legend.
For an older mixer that has been in use for a while, suggest a screwdriver for levering mixer off and pilers for removing cartridge.
Cheers

[AskAkseli]

Good video. Short, to the point. Thanks.