In message , Steve Walker
writes
On Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:39:24 -0800 (PST), Wingedcat wrote:

On 21 Dec, 13:34, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:
soup wrote:
* The taps in the kitchen were replaced a few years ago for ones with
discs in. *Now I thought one of the pros of using disc taps was that
there was no washer to perish so the tap would never drip.
* Unfortunately the Hot tap (so not subjected to mains pressure)
drips, is this a D-I-Y job to repair (does have an isolating valve in
the water supply) or should I ask the landlord to get a plumber in? Rented
property so not wanting to replace the tap my self.

About all you can do is make sure its clean. * Unless you replace the
cartridge - £15-£20 *pair.

--
Dave - The Medway Handymanwww.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Hard water area? Take it to bits and soak it in descaler. Agitate with
an old toothbrush - ensure it is really clean. Put it back together.
Job done.

As you say they are not supposed to require maintenance as the cermaic
does not "wear out" or degrade like rubber does over time.

Except that they do

However
limescale can still form which will prevent the tap from closing
properly.

I couldn't find replacement cartridges for mine, so tried the above.
Worked fine.

There is a plumbers merchant near me which has five or six ceramic
cartridges, a photo and some dimensions, and I can nip in and see if
they have something compatible for you


Luke

Our hot tap closes off okay, but then starts to drip a few minutes later -
turning it further stops it until the next time it is used. I can only
conclude that once shut-off, the tap cools and something contracts, so
slightly opening it.

SteveW

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geoff