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Subject Topic: Leaky Tap
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PersonAndyDW
24/10/2023 at 7:39am
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Hi all

My shower room sink tap has started leaking, so a job for winter !!

Its a Caraflow swivel/lever tap. I was wondering if there are seal kits available to repair them or if it's just a case of a new tap.

Any thoughts from anyone please ?

.................
Andy


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Sometimes its a cartridge problem and all you need is a new one, I'm never that lucky and ended up buying a new unit.


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Quote: Originally posted by Paul_B on 24/10/2023
Sometimes its a cartridge problem and all you need is a new one, I'm never that lucky and ended up buying a new unit.


Thanks for reply, whatever way it's got to come out.
.......
Andy


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The taps in mine are like this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1O60cr5e88

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PersonAndyDW
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Quote: Originally posted by Flat at on 24/10/2023
The taps in mine are like this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1O60cr5e88


Thanks for that.   With the help of that vid I've got the cartridge out.

I was wrong about the make though they are not Caraflow taps but Comet.

Just got to track down a replacement and try it.

...............
Andy


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Screwfix have them. Mine cost about a fiver.

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PersonAndyDW
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Quote: Originally posted by Flat at on 24/10/2023
Screwfix have them. Mine cost about a fiver.


I've just looked at the Screwfix ones on the net. One of the holes with the seal round them is a different shape to mine, ( mine are all perfect circles if that makes sense).

I could always go and check them. I have found one on the Leisure Shop Direct site that looks a perfect match, a bit more expensive at £15 though.

Still an improvement on a new tap at £70 odd.

Post last edited on 24/10/2023 21:03:00


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If it is not the cartridge but leaking around the swivel top or bottom here are the seals. http://www.caravan-components.co.uk/Washers-for-Single-Lever-Mixer-Tap-Pair


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There are 2 sizes 35mm and 40 mm, measure across the end with the holes. Mine was the 35mm one.

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Quote: Originally posted by Flat at on 25/10/2023
There are 2 sizes 35mm and 40 mm, measure across the end with the holes. Mine was the 35mm one.


Measured it, it's a 35mm

........
Andy


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Quote: Originally posted by birdman101 on 25/10/2023
If it is not the cartridge but leaking around the swivel top or bottom here are the seals. http://www.caravan-components.co.uk/Washers-for-Single-Lever-Mixer-Tap-Pair


From looking at it when we were out It seemed to be coming from under the lever, I dont think it was out of the swivel joints.

I'll put a new cartridge in it and then check. It should be easier to tell with the lever and the shroud off.

............
Andy


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Screwfix tap £25, if you put the word “Caravan” in front………£75!



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