Replaced ceramic disc but tap still leaking

[TapsDMC]

Hello All

It's 03:30 in the morning I have just joined and this is my first post. I have just given up in replacing a ceramic disc cartridge which I thought was going to be pretty straightforward but has turned in to a complete nightmare.
I have a KWC Domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. I checked online every one was suggesting changed the disc. So ordered mine from KWC cost me a whopping £55 quid but thought it was worth it since doing job myself and new tap wil cost me 200 upwards.
So cutting it short i have changed for a new cartridge but its still leaking from the same place.
If anybody can help I would appreciate its driving me crazy.
Although I must admit it has been quite therapeutic writing here.

 

[Ryan LPS]

Have a look to see if it has got o ring seals anywhere and check them maybe worn

 

[SafeGasInstall]

turn water of and enjoy your sleep 🙂 you did not expect respond back at 3:30am did you !????

 

[TapsDMC]

turn water of and enjoy your sleep 🙂 you did not expect respond back at 3:30am did you !????

Hi
Thanks I did turn off and go to sleep, no O-rings just the cartridge. I have tried tightening the holding nut for the cartridge, also kept it loose with water turned on but it made no difference. I think the hex nut is what presses the cartridge down as you tighten to create a seal but I have tightened as much as I can but to no avail.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

did you clean it before putting new cartridge , did you apply some silicone grease ?

 

[TapsDMC]

did you clean it before putting new cartridge , did you apply some silicone grease ?

Hi
Yes I applied some grease to the bottom of the cartridge and cleaned out the inside of tap to debris. Did not some marks made by previous cartridge but cleaned as much as I could.

 

[Phil]

On those kind of taps you need to remove the tap I think to gain access to the swivel O rings, don't think its the cartridge that's faulty.

 

[TapsDMC]

On those kind of taps you need to remove the tap I think to gain access to the swivel O rings, don't think its the cartridge that's faulty.

when I did change over the cartridge I did think there wasn't much difference between old and new. The only problem I have with removing tap is that when it was installed it was fixed to the sink first then the sink was fitted in to the work top so it's impossible to reach.
I guess it's time to call in a professional!

 

[Phil]

mmm......plumbers are used to things impossible to reach.

 

[glenno1]

It wiil be the o rings,have a look and see if there is a screw in the back or front of the body,this holds the spout in place

 

[mountainman]

Is it only me who is thinking that it would have been cheaper to have employed the services of a plumber? 🙄

 

[glenno1]

Na its me too:6:

 

[lame plumber]

would have cost for a 0330 callout🙂, i was up then though.

 

[Paulus]

It wiil be the o rings,have a look and see if there is a screw in the back or front of the body,this holds the spout in pla


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:iagree: , it doesn't sound like it has had anything to do with the cartridge. It's the seal between tap body and spout that is leaking. New "O" rings as glenno says.

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

:iagree: , it doesn't sound like it has had anything to do with the cartridge. It's the seal between tap body and spout that is leaking. New "O" rings as glenno says.

Totally agree. The cartridge was fine so I would keep the old one as a spare. The problem is with the is as mentioned above

 

[Plum Bob 66]

turn water of and enjoy your sleep 🙂 you did not expect respond back at 3:30am did you !????

It was an emergency post out !