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Tap leak - Mixer with levers

Ardent · 2024-04-21 21:38:49

Hi all, I have the following Sonas mixer tap: The tap has developed a slow leak and I've narrowed the problem down to the hot side. Wiggling the lever on that side stops the leak. When I undo the cap on the lever I can see a screw (see image). Tightening the screw does not resolve the problem. Am I supposed to remove the…

21-04-2024 09:38PM

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Ardent

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Hi all,
I have the following Sonas mixer tap:
https://www.sonasbathrooms.com/en/traditional-basin-mixer.html
tap-leak0.png

The tap has developed a slow leak and I've narrowed the problem down to the hot side. Wiggling the lever on that side stops the leak. When I undo the cap on the lever I can see a screw (see image). Tightening the screw does not resolve the problem.
Am I supposed to remove the screw completely and somehow pull out the whole lever/assembly? Apparently, this tap uses a "Spindle Operated Cartridge", whatever that means.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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