How to fix dripping leaking mixer tap

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2 жыл бұрын

This is how to fix a leaking dripping mixer tap. This one little trick will allow you to open up the tap to replace the cartridge. The cartridge is also known as a ceramic disk or disc and is basically the washer inside you tap which also allows you to switch from hot to cold via a lever . The concept i show you in this video can be applied to the vast majority of mixer taps. Whether you call it a mixer tap or a faucet its the exact same thing. For more DIY and how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE.
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@donnanorman1022 3 ай бұрын

Was feeling apprehensive about doing it myself but you made it soo simple. Thankyou for encouraging me to give it a go. Job done😊

@UberKvlt Ай бұрын

Had to get the multipliers around the tap handle, with a soft cloth not to scratch it, to get it off. Felt like it was welded on after 11 years of gunk buildup inside there. Thanks for the to-the-point video 👍👌

@johnnycop77 2 жыл бұрын

Fair dinkum Bill all these little tips go straight into the brain-pan and when I'm called on for minor repairs by my grown kids, the grandkids ask, "Hey Grandad, how come you can fix anything?" "Because I'm a genius that's why."

@bitterbynde8122 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. Have a the exact one in my kitchen with a leak. Will save me a bit of $ and do it myself

@anthonykrauss3485 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, no need to get my plumbers licence now!

@Harry_16710 Жыл бұрын

Great presentation, Bill. Bring on the drips! 👏🏼👏🏼

@jocure3979 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👍 I have often wondered what I would do the day my mixer starts leaking 😳 Now I'm not worried at all 😉

@heribertherrera1762 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill for this awesome video, so insightful and useful. I dig all your videos.

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help people diy and save some money 👍

@stevenlane729 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea that this was possible, thank you so much for this how to video.

@rheebundrum7198 Жыл бұрын

It’s great! The fact that I have been watching your awesome how to’s & now want to go look for things to go fix! Super that you { soothingly} have taken the time to teach so much! Saved most all & subscribed & sent to my girlfriends so they can too! Thank you truly!

@TheRealMrCods 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, I have those exact taps in my house, None of them leak thankfully but if they do I will know how to fix them. 👍

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

Not as common as regular tap washers but now you know just in case 👍

@The_Handyman_Can Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. It’s quite criminal for these whole cartridges to need replacing instead of just that tiny little three ringed seal!

@dangermouse8466 6 ай бұрын

Yes, true. I've been at this place (in Poland) I've been renting barely 7 months and during this time the whole cartridge needed replacing twice. In UK, all I had to do was change the rubber seal perhaps once every 5 or 6 years if that.

@lindsayjelleff496 2 жыл бұрын

Another very useful video, thanks Bill

@Jade-yq1et 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I can fix my tap this weekend now

@michaelwilkins1654 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info

@SteveSmith-zz4ih 2 жыл бұрын

2 tips as well - 1. put never-sieze or vaseline on the new tap threads thats saves them bonding/corroding when scum gets in there (and it will). 2. If you have high water pressure get a tap that says it can handle the said pressure, i have had a few fail quickly because of the high pressure OR install a PLV (pressure limiting Valve) which is the best bet - 350kpa is a good option. i did this for the kitchen tap, needed 2 valves (1cold, 1 hot) plus i put stop/shutoff valves under the sink so didn't have to turn off the mains to change the mixer.

@Stevej2013 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always Bill. You are a bloody legend mate! Shit after I typed this I read the comments below. Oh well it's now duplicated, and it will stay..

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍

@SportQuickShift Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! Legend. For an older mixer that has been in use for a while, suggest a screwdriver for levering mixer off and pilers for removing cartridge. Cheers

@user-cm9pi3oc3f 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Bill, very helpful!

@adrianamolina7604 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much you have saved me hundreds $ You made it so simple a task that really scared me was completed in no time at all 👍👍

@Mick_Au 2 жыл бұрын

As always thanks Bill saving us all money. Cheers!

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

We all need the extra money these days 👍

@Mick_Au 2 жыл бұрын

@@billshowto Very true 👍

@ArchieC 2 жыл бұрын

Keep 'em coming Bill. Loving the vids brother!

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll do my best 👍

@AskAkseli Жыл бұрын

Good video. Short, to the point. Thanks.

@billshowto Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@umitdidin1417 Жыл бұрын

So good now I don't have to call a plumber to repair my mixer tap yaaay !!!

@johnhoff2806 2 жыл бұрын

Good timing Champ 🏆 Thanks for the help.

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 👍

@theglenneth 2 жыл бұрын

Legend! Always wondered about my mixer! I’ll do it myself now. Cheers 🍻

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@chikowhitey 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Bill....another good vid mate

@DGFX64 2 жыл бұрын

Top job again Bill…thanks heaps.

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome 👍

@jacobmonydhot455 4 ай бұрын

Thank for the tip

@djfunkyt Ай бұрын

Hot dayum, you rock! Thank you for the clear and concise instructions! I've liked and subscribed :)

@TinekeWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you. The only thing that I could not see is the two holes at the back, it looks like three holes to me. But will find out when I unscrew the tap. I usually take a photo so I don’t forget or lose it. Many thanks again. You saved me lots of money!

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

The three larger holes are what the cartridge seal up against. The two smaller divots at the back will be to position the cartridge correctly 👍

@TinekeWilliams 2 жыл бұрын

@@billshowto Thank you so much. All fixed and going without the dreaded drip!👍

@tristramfenech8284 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute bloody legend mate 👍

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help👍

@LiamKarlMitchell 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Bill sorted easy!

@RichardMorrisonBaritone Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you.

@gav6808 2 жыл бұрын

Another tip is always have the plug in the sink or bathtub so nothing falls down the drain.

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

Lol very true👍

@waynesmythe4998 2 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment before adding it. Those hot/cold caps are specifically designed to pop out and down drain holes 😂

@rods6405 12 күн бұрын

Thanks Heaps!

@stupac10 2 жыл бұрын

Wow cool!! Love your vids

@Harry_Bl44346 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid

@twelven120 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@eia2704 3 ай бұрын

Thank you sooooo much

@redgatecrt 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid 👍🏽

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@somewhereelse3813 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one, I too have that tap. Not leaked as yet but if it does.......

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

You’re all sorted👍

@redgatecrt 2 жыл бұрын

Bill, you should do a bloopers video 🤟🏽

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

Lol trust me there is more bloopers than actual footage.

@alanplumbridge9097 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate,

@carolineconnelly7628 Жыл бұрын

Absolute superstar

@zacj63 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍👍👍

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@ezpzdz8155 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@philjackson9298 8 ай бұрын

Great video... that coloured sticker was definitely horizontal at the start though 😂

@terrywrist8448 Жыл бұрын

cheers mate

@age-of-adventure 4 ай бұрын

After removing the old cartridge I noticed the cavity started to fill slowly with water. I replaced with new cartridge but water still seaps out. Is the entire mixer tap stuffed?

@mrbertogel 4 ай бұрын

having problems here. where is that small screw that attaches the handle? I cant remove the handle😫

@tassie7325 Жыл бұрын

Hey Bill. Any tips on how to reduce water hammer in my pipes? I've been looking at the Douststop Anti Hammer Water Control Valve at Bunnings but I'm not sure if it works or if its just a gimmick. Cheers

@gulfstream7235 8 ай бұрын

Legend

@hillbilly067 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bill - if you take requests, I'm having troubles with my sach windows (they have the springs not the counter weights). Also wondering about best way to service the toilet which is getting backed up a couple of times a week, but doesn't appear to be 100% blocked. I was thinking of trying drain cleaner.

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

I usually don’t work on sash windows particularly older timber windows as many times the timber is rotted at the base and gives me too much work for a small job. They spirals can be adjusted from the base of the window by unscrewing the plate and twisting it as needed. Regarding the toilet most likely an issue with the sewer and may need to be cleared with a better . Sounds like possible tree roots👍

@hoder1_ 2 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions to get the top part of the tap off? I've taken the screw out completely, tried WD40 in and around the tap and some not-so-gentle persuasion with a rubber mallet but it just doesn't want to budge. I only have an occasional slight leak at the moment so I've just been living with it but I imagine I'll have to sort it out at some point.

@DjSOTA 2 жыл бұрын

For £20 you could just replace it..but if you’re desperate to save a few quid, try a cloth and some grips, work it clockwise and anti-clockwise to try and free it or you can also use a strap wrench, very good for no damage removal….and more wd-40 or similar…good luck!

@seang2424 Жыл бұрын

Merci👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👍👍👍👋👍👍💥

@TapelessDrywallFinishing 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@lolabunny888 8 күн бұрын

The demo was good however in reality not simple to do. The cartridge lever broke & l had to turn off the mains water & arrange a plumber for Monday.

@billshowto 8 күн бұрын

You can easily replace the whole tap for $30. I have a video on this also👍

@peterryan7340 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill, how do you adjust a kitchen mixer tap that slowly falls down and turns off?

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

Replacing the cartridge will also resolve this issue 👍

@peterryan7340 2 жыл бұрын

@@billshowto thanks Bill I will source some!

@user-fb5th3yz3s 8 ай бұрын

What if the top part can't come off

@socratesdassaklis6570 5 ай бұрын

Ta, sorted

@kalsangtashi3040 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@muhammadamirmujahid1607 Ай бұрын

Which instrument to use it

@bjs7799 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be done without turning the water meter off?

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

If you have a shut off valve under the sink you can shut it off from there. If not you will have to turn the main water supply off 👍

@giorgos7six 3 ай бұрын

Has anyone tried to service/fix the failed cartridge?

@chrisdastoli9631 Жыл бұрын

Did you use a Hex Key set to undo the top part of the tap?

@billshowto Жыл бұрын

Depends on the style of tap, could be hex, flat or Philips 👍

@chrisdastoli9631 Жыл бұрын

@@billshowto Hex did the job. Thanks. Video was very helpful.

@mets23q 11 ай бұрын

Trying to change it now the bloody handle won't jiggle out after I removing screw with allen key??

@billshowto 11 ай бұрын

Could have a bit of gunk built up. Just wiggle it side to side slowly from all angles till it comes loose

@user-ij8cs2jw6y 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@billshowto 2 жыл бұрын

👍