leaking mixer tap

[finchy01]

I have a job with a mixer tap in a kitchen which is leaking from where the spout joins the main body. The last company I worked for just insisted on replacing the whole tap in this sort of thing but can it be fixed? Obviously it doesn't just 'unscrew' but I assumed that maybe there is a screw/allen key on the back if the tap body and then a washer inside. Am I right or was my old company right? Thanks.

 

[tamz]

Everything can be fixed if you know how or can be bothered.
Your old co wanted replacements as there is no money in repair.
Down to you and your conscience.

 

[Chalked]

You can repair them, but getting the correct 'o' ring is just about impossible. I have about 1 million different blighters, but they never fit anything :angry_smile:

 

[jtsplumbing]

For the price of a tap (Cheep one) best just to replace it, depends on age, yes some have a grub screw at back , some come apart by lining up a ball catch inside tap, others wont come apart ! so to avoid call backs just replace it.

 

[finchy01]

Thank you for your replies. I advised the customer just to buy a new tap and will be replacing it tomorrow.