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    Bath mixer tap identification

    Bath mixer tap manufacturer identification I have a drip on the cold side of my quarter turn bath mixer. I cant isolate the feed as the isolation valves were installed face down against the floor! If some kind soul could identify the make/manufacturer I could source a new cartridge. My guess is...
  2. L

    Fixing Bathroom Mixer Tap

    Hi. Novice here! Bathroom mixer tap was getting 'sticky' and I so sprayed some wd-40 silicone lubricant through some of the gaps - unfortunately it has made it seize up and the tap needs quite a bit of force to either turn it on or change temperature. I'd used the silicon spray on a couple of...
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    How to convert current mixer valve tap to a cold water supply inlet.

    Any plumbers can advise the best way to convert the current mixer valve tap to cold water supply inlet for electric shower. I have mixer valve tap , I would need to install a new electric shower on shower area wall .Currently is the mixer valve tap. I want to know how to do before I ask the...
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    Thermostatic Shower Mixer Problem

    We have recently had a brand new bathroom fitted, however, the thermostatic shower mixer does not work properly - the shower is either boiling hot or freezing cold, there is no in between. The company we bought it from have sent us a replacement cartridge but it is exactly the same. How do we...
  5. O

    Basin tap 3 tap hole mixer

    Does anyone know where I can get one of these or even know what there called typed in every flexi tap connector I can think of but nothing’s like this mixer style
  6. rich1111

    help locating replacement shower mixer

    Hey, I am new to this forum and hope someone could help. I moved into a flat a couple of years ago and the bathroom had been refurbished. Today the handle on the shower mixer broke off and needs replacing. An easy option would be to order the replacement part and fit it but I can't find the...
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    disassemble bathroom mixer tap

    Hello, I have a bathroom mixer tap which drips. I cannot see how to remove the valves as it is all smooth chrome. Would someone know how & what tool i would need please to take it apart ? I can send a photo if required. Thank you and Happy New year....
    • Nik Warren
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    • bathroom mixer mixer tap
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  8. Mouse 5656

    John Lewis ceramic mixer tap washer replacement

    Hi I have a John Lewis kitchen mixer tap but can’t see the item name just JL. Does anyone know what replacement ceramic washer I’d need? It’s approx 5-7 years old. Many thanks
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    Ceramic John Lewis mixer tap repair

    Hi I have a John Lewis kitchen mixer tap but can’t see the item name just JL. Does anyone know what replacement ceramic washer I’d need? Afraid platform won’t allow my to add a pic. It’s approx 5-7 years old. Many thanks
  10. stuartfung

    Grohe Mixer Shower Leak

    Hi folks, I have the Grohe Grohtherm Auto 1000 fitted with the Grohe Freehander double shower heads. If the shower head is slowly leaking, does it mean I have to replace the cartridge on the mixer? I'm finding it difficult to locate the right cartridge to purchase. I'm thinking it be best to...
  11. E

    Tool to undo the non return valves on shower mixer?

    I am trying to undo the non return valves on my shower to clean them but they won't budge, I guess there is a tool for doing this but can't find one on line - help would be appreciated! It's basically a very wide slot but my largest screwdriver does not do the trick, the maintenance...
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    Will my bathroom sink take a mixer tap?

    Hi, My bathroom is getting redone in a few weeks. I have the option of 2 taps again or a mixer. I've seen online that if the hot flow is 'too much' lower than the cold, a mixertap won't work well. How do I know if it might be an issue? (Or what the cause of difference is?) (I can't say for sure...
    • Fletch666
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    • bathroom mixer mixer tap sink
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
  13. G

    Mira Excel (circa 2002) mixer shower no hot water flow

    Hi all, my 2002 Mira Excel mixer shower is only putting out a dribble of hot water, the cold flow is fine and hot water flow to the bath tap is fine, I fitted a new cartridge to this shower around 3 years ago but the temperature ring is noticeably easier to turn on the faulty shower than on the...
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    New mixer tap not activating pump.

    Hi, complete newbie so hope you don't mind me asking for help... I've just had my dripping thermostatic bath/shower mixer tap replaced, which was fab for the first few days. However, it is now taking ages for the hot water pump to kick in when using the bath or shower for the first time. This...
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    Dripping kitchen mixer tap - problem with pressure?

    We live on a farm and the main water pipe comes down a long driveway and then splits off two ways - 1) to the main farmhouse, which then feeds a pressure washing bay on one of the other units and 2) to the other units, including a small commercial kitchen, and another pressure washing bay. In...
  16. W

    Can't adjust thermostatic shower mixer

    I moved into a property recently and having problems with the shower in the main bathroom. The temperature's always too cold when the dial is turned to the hottest setting. There's scalding hot water getting to the taps and the en-suite shower so I'm assuming the thermostatic shower knob needs...
  17. D

    Boiler HW short cycling due to mixer tap

    Hi. My boiler (a Vaillant Ecotec Plus 8xx) short cycle HW every few seconds and, because of the he priority it means no central heating. If I close the hot water circuit (turning the valve underneath the boiler) then the CH works fine. So, I can either have hot water or central heating. The...
  18. V

    Franke Eiger mixer tap

    My Franke Eiger mixer tap started leaking from where the spout joins the body. I took the spout off, the o rings looked ok so I put a bit of silicone grease on and put it back. After a couple of days it started again. I have a friend that has about six different boxes of o rings, he must have...
  19. M

    Bristan 3 hole mixer

    Has anyone fitted this type of tap before?
  20. L

    Kitchen mixer tap - how is it fixed?

    We are replacing our kitchen mixer tap, but I haven't figured out how to remove the old one yet as I'm a lowly DIY-er and unfamiliar with the fitting that holds it in place. The old tap is a Franke Zurich, and inspecting underneath the sink I can see it has what looks like a brass tube with a...

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