On 13/04/15 14:12, Chris J Dixon wrote:
The Medway Handyman wrote:

Message left on Sunday morning.

"My kitchen taps need new washers, can you come around and give me an
estimate".

Just done battle with my monoblock kitchen mixer tap, and can
report success.

I was a little put out to find that quarter turn ceramics were
dripping, after about 7 years, so decided that I had better try
and investigate.

Luckily, it was reasonably easy to work out the dismantling
sequence. Once inside, a little scale in crucial areas was simply
removed, and all is now well.

At least next time I know how straightforward it is.

Chris


You were lucky.

The elements in my bathtaps were done up by Geoff Capes and my access
panel round the back of the bath (though a wall in a bedroom) has jammed
due to the MDF swelling slightly. Stupid MDF.

Anyway, until I free or destroy the panel so I can get at the back of
the taps, I'm not risking trying to undo the cartridge as sod's law says
the whole tap will turn and loosen the tap connector nut.

But it's good to know my tiny drip might also be down to scale.