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Dripping Mixer Tap

funkey_monkey · 2022-02-06 15:01:26

Recent new build (4 years) kitchen has a mixer tap with 1/4 turn ceramic valves. It is continually dripping. It has improved since I cleaned it but is still dripping. I didn't see any grime nor dirt when removing the valve stems, so I am unsure as what it could be as the ceramic parts look okay - i.e. not contaminants or…

06-02-2022 3:01pm

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Recent new build (4 years) kitchen has a mixer tap with 1/4 turn ceramic valves. It is continually dripping. It has improved since I cleaned it but is still dripping. I didn't see any grime nor dirt when removing the valve stems, so I am unsure as what it could be as the ceramic parts look okay - i.e. not contaminants or signs of wear. I've opened it up this afternoon and cleaned the valves using limescale remover as per this YT video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAir4is1npQ

So, question is what else could it be or what do I do now?
TIA.

Post edited by funkey_monkey on February 2022

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