Leaking monoblock tap
 

Hi,

I have a leaking monoblock tap. It's one of these fwiw:

http://www.mfi.co.uk/mfi/FinalProduc...=*&SKU=TAP2460

I have had the tap apart. Inside there are some bits of plastic (getting
technical here). Grease is applied to some of the inside bits.

Question is, how best to fix this thing? Do they need regreasing? If so,
what's the grease? Or is it a case of buying new parts? If so where's the
best place to get them from.

Thanks,

Paul.

Leaking monoblock tap
 

"Paul Taylor" wrote:
Question is, how best to fix this thing? Do they need regreasing? If so,
what's the grease? Or is it a case of buying new parts? If so where's the
best place to get them from.

There should have been details of the manufacturer's helpline and spares
department with the taps. If not available, MFI may be able to advise. You
may need to order a replacement ceramic cartridge from the tap manufacturer.
Obviously if still under guarantee then MFI should replace the tap.

Leaking monoblock tap
 

There should have been details of the manufacturer's helpline and spares
department with the taps. If not available, MFI may be able to advise.

Went to MFI but they couldn't help me about the manufacturer of the tap at
the store (+ they don't sell the spares themselves). They recommended
ringing head office and ask them, so that's what I'll do. All the store
could do is to sell me another tap!!

Regards,

Paul.

Leaking monoblock tap
 

Paul Taylor wrote:
Hi,

I have a leaking monoblock tap. It's one of these fwiw:

http://www.mfi.co.uk/mfi/FinalProduc...=*&SKU=TAP2460

I have had the tap apart. Inside there are some bits of plastic (getting
technical here). Grease is applied to some of the inside bits.

Question is, how best to fix this thing? Do they need regreasing? If so,
what's the grease? Or is it a case of buying new parts? If so where's the
best place to get them from.

Thanks,

Paul.

A lot of taps use standard ceramic cartridges. Remove the cartridge a
take it to a good Plumbers Merchants (not one of the group merchants,
Plumb Centre, PTS, Grahams, etc etc etc). They can probably help.

Leaking monoblock tap
 

On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 07:54:17 -0800, Bookworm wrote:

A lot of taps use standard ceramic cartridges. Remove the cartridge a
take it to a good Plumbers Merchants (not one of the group merchants,
Plumb Centre, PTS, Grahams, etc etc etc). They can probably help.

OK - thanks for that. I was beginning to think that these sorts of taps
were special, so that's reassuring - maybe I won't need to change my tap
after all.

Regards,

Paul.

Leaking monoblock tap
 

Paul Taylor wrote:
Hi,

I have a leaking monoblock tap. It's one of these fwiw:

I assume its leaking i.e. dripping rather than leaking from the swivel bit?

I have had the tap apart. Inside there are some bits of plastic
(getting technical here). Grease is applied to some of the inside
bits.

Question is, how best to fix this thing? Do they need regreasing? If
so, what's the grease? Or is it a case of buying new parts? If so
where's the best place to get them from.

Have a look at http://www.notjusttaps.co.uk/range-spares-fittings.htm



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