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It's not always the washer...

jeevan online

Updated: Nov 14, 2024

Issue: Kitchen Sink Mixer Tap Leak...

Inside, I found the mechanism which controls the flow of water is called the Ceramic Disk Tap Gland / Valve



sometimes called online as compression valve/tap glands/cartridge


Wished I'd checked this video before I started


tools I used


how to measure for your replacement


bought mine from Screwfix


unfortunately, the valve snapped leaving half stuck in, flush out the middle as per


then with access to the middle, used chunky pliers jammmed in to unscrew the broken cartridge out


further post mortem reading


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