I like the tip about putting the plug in, to stop the screw going down the plug hole: it's common sense l know, but just forgetting this can make the job more time-consuming if it did disappear down there.
I had the same problem with the exact same taps. Removed the valve and schlepped all round town trying to find the exact same valve, nobody had one. I ended up buying a pair of taps which were copies of the originals and just using the valve and handle as the spindle was slightly different to the original. The best part ? The price of the taps was about the same as the cost of a pair of valves !
Hi there, I appreciate what you have experienced, it can be a problem. Generally, you do find that the ceramic disc valves are cheaper than the taps themselves, but retailer's tend to put you off getting them or don't make them very accessible. They tend to try and push you into getting a new set of taps instead, as in some cases they are more expensive, so better for the retailer. I've been given the run around myself, it's not much fun, but i hope the video helped. All the best
Hi there, Firstly, you have to get your facts right this is a ceramic disc valve, they don't require a rubber washer as they are quarter turn taps, hence this video. It's not a fortune for the valve and its cheaper and easier then replacing the taps. As you have no idea about DIY I suggest you watch something else.
Hi there, Yes it is possible to take it apart you would need to descale it and also use HT silicone grease, so it's a 50 50 chance that it would work as it depends on your ceramic disc valve if it has been scored or if its slightly uneven.
@@diyshop839 I've done that, but it only lasted for another year until it started dripping again. It should only be viewed as a temporary fix until a replacement valve can be obtained. We are in a very hard water area, which might account for the early failure. Annoyingly, the plumber who fitted the taps in 2019 said that they would last for about 25 years. Pigs might fly! The cold tap leaked in 2022, after only 3 years of use. Our old washer-valved taps lasted for 25 years and needed only about 5 new low-cost washers, all of them on the cold tap. The hot tap washer never needed replacing.
Hi great video. I have exactly the same taps as you and was wondering if the bit you took out has a washer or do i need to buy the whole bit you took out?
Hi there, The best thing to do is follow the instructions in my video, and take the ceramic disc valve to a plumbers merchant or your local DIY store for them to match it, as there are many different types. Also take the head gear, Once you have replaced the valve the dripping will stop. All the best Mustafa
Hi there, In this video they are quarter turn taps therefore they require a ceramic disc valve, With regards to the one's with the rubber washer those taps you have to keep turning (full turn operation taps) and at the bottom of those valves is a rubber washer. All the best Mustafa
@@diyshop839 thanks for replying! It’s quite difficult to up under a small sink to tighten the tap. can you advise me on a wrench that’s small enough that can angle? I’ve seen ones with black ends but it’s too big for a small small sink
@@uTAPOUT1 Hi there, From what I can gather you are referring to a small bathroom basin. The access on these is more restricted than with larger basins. You can purchase a monument basin wrench which will allow you to gain access and tighten the back nut. Here is a link to the tool www.toolstation.com/monument-2-jaw-adjustable-basin-wrench/p63844 If you have any further questions the best thing to do would be to drop me an email with some photos or a video of the basin and I can help if your stuck. My email is diyshop72@gmail.com All the best Mustafa
Tried that but it didn’t work, tap still dripping. If I apply any more pressure to tighten I’m afraid it will snap. If I put a downward pressure on tap it stops the dripping, any ideas?
Hi if you have quater turn taps which are ceramic disc valves and you change them for new one's that should work. Let me know what you have done and we can go from there. All the best Mustafa
Hi there, This is normally clogged up with limescale. If you spray some limescale remover on the screw and leave it for a couple of hours to soak it this will help remove the screw
Hi there this is generally clogged with limescale I would spray some limescale remover and let it soak for a couple of hours and this will release the screw.
Hi there, The cause of the dripping is due to limescale or a build up of debri, this then causes a gap between the two discs and therefore allowing water to pass through the gap and cause the leak / dripping. Hope this helps.
Excellent tutorial easy to understand for a 73 year old wife thank you
Just what I asked for. A simple easy to follow video. Thank you.
Thank you! Great simple video.
I have this SAME Model Goose neck Pipe & everything!
The white ceramic wore down to below the copper,
leaving it leaking,
great vid!
Great clear video this is really help me a lot thank you👍
Brilliant and easy to follow!
Great video, clear and well filmed
Thank you so much.
I just changed homes , no more dripping tap's, sorted ? Jimmy the plumber
Thank you, really good explanation
Thank you very much, very easy video to help
this is a very good and helpful video, thank you
Thanks, really helpful
I like the tip about putting the plug in, to stop the screw going down the plug hole: it's common sense l know, but just forgetting this can make the job more time-consuming if it did disappear down there.
Great tutorial well done
Great video. Just what I wanted. THANKS
I had the same problem with the exact same taps. Removed the valve and schlepped all round town trying to find the exact same valve, nobody had one. I ended up buying a pair of taps which were copies of the originals and just using the valve and handle as the spindle was slightly different to the original. The best part ? The price of the taps was about the same as the cost of a pair of valves !
Hi there,
I appreciate what you have experienced, it can be a problem. Generally, you do find that the ceramic disc valves are cheaper than the taps themselves, but retailer's tend to put you off getting them or don't make them very accessible. They tend to try and push you into getting a new set of taps instead, as in some cases they are more expensive, so better for the retailer. I've been given the run around myself, it's not much fun, but i hope the video helped.
All the best
great tutorial, helped me at work
So instead of just replacing a rubber washer, you have to spend a fortune on a whole brass section?
Hi there,
Firstly, you have to get your facts right this is a ceramic disc valve, they don't require a rubber washer as they are quarter turn taps, hence this video.
It's not a fortune for the valve and its cheaper and easier then replacing the taps. As you have no idea about DIY I suggest you watch something else.
Simple explanation ✊✊✊
Superb! Very helpful!
Fantastic video, thank you 👍A question... would I be able to reposition tap leaves from a front position to a side position easily? 🤔
Hi there,
Yes you can easily place the handle in a horizontal position, then to turn them on you would need to push them backwards.
@@diyshop839 Thank you, I'll give it go. 👍
Excellent video
Thanks 🙏 It’s really help me! 😘🥰😍❤️
Thank you so much
Thanks 👍 .how about full tap to change because of the water . gave your video sir
Hi great video, is it possible to dismantle the ceramic valve into parts to descale & reassemble? If yes how?
Hi there,
Yes it is possible to take it apart you would need to descale it and also use HT silicone grease, so it's a 50 50 chance that it would work as it depends on your ceramic disc valve if it has been scored or if its slightly uneven.
@@diyshop839 I've done that, but it only lasted for another year until it started dripping again. It should only be viewed as a temporary fix until a replacement valve can be obtained. We are in a very hard water area, which might account for the early failure.
Annoyingly, the plumber who fitted the taps in 2019 said that they would last for about 25 years. Pigs might fly! The cold tap leaked in 2022, after only 3 years of use. Our old washer-valved taps lasted for 25 years and needed only about 5 new low-cost washers, all of them on the cold tap. The hot tap washer never needed replacing.
Thank you
Thanks 🙏
Hi great video. I have exactly the same taps as you and was wondering if the bit you took out has a washer or do i need to buy the whole bit you took out?
Theres no washer, need to buy the whole thing for around £5 from toolstation
Cheers very helpful
Thank you very help, is it same for hot tap when turning water off?
Yes exactly the same principle applies.
Thank you very helpful and good description method
Thank you for this tutorial so the white thing inside the should be turn open or close?
Yes they are ceramic discs and when they are closed the water is turned off.
@@diyshop839 oh ok. Therefore, i need to bring it the shop and bought a new one for the whole thing?
And the dripping will stop?
Hi there,
The best thing to do is follow the instructions in my video, and take the ceramic disc valve to a plumbers merchant or your local DIY store for them to match it, as there are many different types.
Also take the head gear,
Once you have replaced the valve the dripping will stop.
All the best
Mustafa
I’ve seen other videos just replace the rubber washer not the whole valve?? A bit confused now
Hi there,
In this video they are quarter turn taps therefore they require a ceramic disc valve,
With regards to the one's with the rubber washer those taps you have to keep turning (full turn operation taps) and at the bottom of those valves is a rubber washer.
All the best
Mustafa
@@diyshop839 thanks for replying! It’s quite difficult to up under a small sink to tighten the tap. can you advise me on a wrench that’s small enough that can angle? I’ve seen ones with black ends but it’s too big for a small small sink
@@uTAPOUT1
Hi there,
From what I can gather you are referring to a small bathroom basin. The access on these is more restricted than with larger basins. You can purchase a monument basin wrench which will allow you to gain access and tighten the back nut. Here is a link to the tool
www.toolstation.com/monument-2-jaw-adjustable-basin-wrench/p63844
If you have any further questions the best thing to do would be to drop me an email with some photos or a video of the basin and I can help if your stuck. My email is diyshop72@gmail.com
All the best
Mustafa
Tried that but it didn’t work, tap still dripping. If I apply any more pressure to tighten I’m afraid it will snap.
If I put a downward pressure on tap it stops the dripping, any ideas?
Hi if you have quater turn taps which are ceramic disc valves and you change them for new one's that should work.
Let me know what you have done and we can go from there.
All the best
Mustafa
@@diyshop839 i have the same issue as Leroy...il try the same
Hi there,
As long as you replace your ceramic disc valve for new ones you won't have a problem. Any problems please let me know.
All the best
Mustafa
@@diyshop839 Hi, thanks i shall let you know how i get on tomorrow 👌
Nice Video
The screw can not be opened what to do to open it
Hi there,
This is normally clogged up with limescale. If you spray some limescale remover on the screw and leave it for a couple of hours to soak it this will help remove the screw
I tried this but I couldn’t get the Phillips screw undone at all so now what ? lol
Hi there this is generally clogged with limescale I would spray some limescale remover and let it soak for a couple of hours and this will release the screw.
hey sir i have a project i needed your help if u can help
Hi Harshil,
If you want to explain what it you need doing and send some photos I can help you with your project.
@@diyshop839 so i have an app idea which will help people and plumbers to make the the process of repair more easy with the help of smartglasses
@@diyshop839 Thank you so much for your reply
i need to talk to about the idea and how wanted your feedback on it, so how can i contact u
@@diyshop839 can u help me with it
Too man,I'll do this later
For newibies, its obvious the ceramic valve needs changing but you didn't pinpoint the cause of the dripping.
Hi there,
The cause of the dripping is due to limescale or a build up of debri, this then causes a gap between the two discs and therefore allowing water to pass through the gap and cause the leak / dripping.
Hope this helps.
@@diyshop839 in that case why not clean the thing put it back together leaking stopped
What if the phillips screw is seized lol
Hi there,
What I would recommend is to spray a small amount of WD40 and let it soak in for 30 minutes and that will free it up.
Irrelevant this is not a seized nut
Pull the head gear off…it’s a bit stiff. (!)
New video: how to remove head gear after 24 years…😐
Hi there,
Some times it's impossible you can try limescale remover and let it soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Unfortunately it's one of those things.
Really great vid. But u blow it. I will be too disgusted to blow it....