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Leaking tap. How to get access to mixer

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  • 31-12-2023 9:00pm
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    djdunny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,074 ✭✭✭


    So our mixer tap has started a slow leak. I had a quick Google and thought it was just a matter of unscrewing the handle of either side and then it would give me access to release the mixer. However when I unscrew the handle I don’t see anything obvious. Anyone got any idea how I can unscrew either side so I can swap out the mixer (or whatever it’s called)

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    #2
    VDFUser22
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭VDFUser22


    Leaking out from the middle part that swivels?



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    djdunny
    Registered Users Posts: 1,074 ✭✭✭djdunny


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121555205#Comment_121555205

    Sorry I should have been clearer. Nope leaking from the right side (cold) tap. Coming out just to the left of the handle.

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    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,264 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    First thing would be probably a little grub screw on the bottom or back of the swivel part of the handle.

    Even with grub screw out they can be heavily stuck in place.



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    #5
    josephsoap
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭josephsoap


    I have the same style tap which is also leaking - only mine is the hot water valve.


    I have an open vented system - if I just turn off the cold water supply will that also stop the flow of water from hot pipe ?



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