Ceramic cartridge spindle wobbles

[KevD]

Hi there.

I'm a home DIYer with a question (please excuse if my terminology is incorrect).

A tap I have has a wobbly handwheel. On removing the handwheel I found it's the spindle of the cartridge that's wobbling. In off or fully on postions the spindle doesnt wobble, it only wobbles when the tap is around half way on. It is also very stiff to fully close. What's my best way of fixing this?

Thanks for any help or suggestions.

 

[Ric2013]

Circlip missing? Can we see a photo?

 

[KevD]

Thanks for replying. The circlip seems to be in place. I'll get a photo taken tmoz.

 

[king of pipes]

Replace the cartridge they are not serviceable . Kop

 

[townfanjon]

Change it !!!!

 

[Welder]

The ceramic discs are worn. The cartridge will need changing for an identical one. Close enough is notvreally good enough.

 

[Ric2013]

If the discs are worn, would that not result in a leak though?

 

[Welder]

Good point. Note to self, "Be specific".
The top disc is driven by a 'converter' at the bottom of the tap spindle. Its this that often wears and the part where it connects in the top disc. Part of the wobble will also be worn spindle o-rings

 

[KevD]

Thanks for all suggestions. I think I'll remove the cartridge for a closer inspection.