A strange dripping tap problem

[stratobuddy]

A bit off topic, but I was thinking of getting new taps along with a new kitchen sink.

Can you still get 1 1/2 bowl sinks with a DOUBLE drainer, as I haven't seen one for years. Ideally with an upstand at the rear too.

 

[SimonG]

Bought single bowl double drainer earlier this year, but it was an inset one.

 

[glenno1]

Have the phrases, ceramic or 1/4 turn ever been mentioned ?

OP says doesnt turn off no matter how much he turns it,so wouldnt have thought it was 1/4 turn disc cartridge

 

[Best]

I don't know how ceramic/qtr turn taps work. I understood when they first came out that they never needed rewashering but a friend had a pair on bathroom sink and one was always dripping badly (she was not on a meter so did nothing about it).

I must google to see how they work.

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THEM?

They are great for anyone with weak hands & very good for kitchen sink mixers as they tend to be used a lot, so very handy. I would always prefer to have ceramic disc taps that spare spindles can be got easily. When they drip often need new works on whichever side is faulty. They have a sealing washer at bottom of works which can eventually cause the discs inside to loosen & pass water. The works, like ordinary taps can start to seize & it's either a careful descale or new parts again. They will restrict the flow - especially on a gravity water system.

 

[stratobuddy]

Have the phrases, ceramic or 1/4 turn ever been mentioned ?

OP says doesnt turn off no matter how much he turns it,so wouldnt have thought it was 1/4 turn disc cartridge

It is an ordinary tap with rubber washers, small ones that are screwed in.

 

[petercj]

Is it perhaps water that is draining from the spout? What happens if you give the spout a few sharp taps - does it run faster and then stop?

 

[stratobuddy]

Will try this, but when I've left it drip, it seems to keep on going. Then it drives me mad so I do the "turn on and off the other tap" to stop it!

 

[petercj]

I think you need to get the plumber back and ask him to re-cut the seats just to be 100% sure.

 

[REDSAW]

sure its re- washer or seating 'crumble'

my mates call me 'mr tap' round here.lol.

 

[WaterTight]

I think you need to get the plumber back and ask him to re-cut the seats just to be 100% sure.

RingRing

Hello?

Hi you came round and re-washered my tap the other day.

Ok.

Well it's not leaking anymore but I've since been chatting to plumbers online and they say I should get you back to re-seat it anyway.

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