How to fix a leaking kitchen tap. Mixer tap leak repair. Replace O ring on dripping tap.

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In this video I give a step by step guide of how to fix a tap that is leaking at the base of the neck or faucet. I show how to remove the neck from the base unit, how to remove and replace the rubber O ring and how to put it all back together again.
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@rapidtightgroup 7 месяцев назад

Easy when you know how…helped me greatly and saved some nagging which is a bonus..and yes I did catch the tap and got a drowning..top video,many thanks 🤓👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 6 месяцев назад

Glad to help 👍

@andywright8495 4 года назад

Thanks! You’ve saved us getting a plumber out.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

Glad to have helped.

@bellagomes9006 Год назад

You are so good at this job 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@peterlyndon3269 8 месяцев назад

Great video. Really helpful and clear.

@enchantress7940 4 года назад

Thanks, saved me buying a whole new tape. Didn’t realize there was a connection round the back

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

Glad to have helped!

@enchantress7940 4 года назад

POUSE around the HOUSE sorry meant tap lol

@stephenesser5375 3 года назад

Fantastic, just what I needed to know, thank you 👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 года назад

Glad to hep.

@trisread 4 года назад

This video was very helpful

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

Glad to have helped.

@casridley3953 11 месяцев назад

Great video, the only one I could find for this exact tap. Any idea how to access the cartridges on this model, there seem to be no screws or covers to remove the taps? Many thanks again.

@ddb82 3 года назад

Cracking video, thanks Pouse! 👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@adelaideeharris 2 года назад

Thank you! I just fixed our tap for £1.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Год назад

Nice one 👍

@DjGiluk 2 года назад

This helped a lot thank you

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 года назад

No problem.

@geoffm9944 3 года назад

Hi Pouse. I’ve removed the grub screw but haven’t been able to remove the neck from the base (middle section) Despite trying to swivel it and pull, it won’t shift. Any advice please. Thanks

@JamesGreen321 4 года назад

Hi great vid, but I think the leak on mine is coming from a tap itself, did you make another vid to cover this?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

I haven't yet. You may need to change a cartridge if it's a mixer tap. Hope that helps.

@pigeonworldforum3869 9 месяцев назад

Have the same problem, a leak on the swivel/base ..... just fitted a brand new mixer and its leaking when I turn taps on, no grub screw / alan key , any thoughts would be appreciated ... 👍

@angellight4171 2 года назад

Great video! I have the same tap and the plastic washer with a hole in the back,which the grub screw fits into, needs replacing. I have no idea what the correct name is for the fitting so have had little luck in finding a replacement. I would be really grateful if you had any ideas please. Thanks.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 года назад

Not sure sorry, I'll let you know if I find out.

@ryanholmes9436 Год назад

I have the same problem with my mixer tap and don't have a clue what name to search for. Did you have any luck in finding out?

@whynotindeedwhoisitthen8247 4 месяца назад

How do you remove the taps to replace the cartrige on these exact taps???

@vandalsavage6152 3 года назад

Excellent video thank you! Please buy youself a dental pick for removal of O rings and dont scare us with the steak knife! Well done, thank you.....

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 года назад

It would have been a lovely thing to see my last moments caught on camera! Thanks for watching.

@SH-sf7qe Год назад

Great video! Could I ask a question..our kitchen tap looks a lot like yours, but it seems to be leaking from the very base (ie where the chrome sits on the countertop) and not just from the base of the spout. Do you think this can be fixed by replacing the o-rings and/or the tap cartridges, or should I be looking for something else? Many thanks in advance!

@robertgemmell1485 2 года назад

Cheers 👍🏻

@takaars8510 2 года назад

Thank you, now I don't have to pay a plumber to do this job. 5 Years ago a handy man bought a new tap and it cost us £180 with labour, what a shock! The house was only 5 years old and I am sure it was only a wasser or a O-ring that needed a replacement.

@johnclark7049 Год назад

Too much money !

@hass7860 4 года назад

When is the next loft conversion upload please?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

In a week or two hopefully. When I sit down and edit it! Plenty more of the loft to come. Thanks for watching.

@johnlilley8853 3 года назад

How do you remove the tap neck if it does not have either a screw or an Allen key hole at the back ?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 года назад

You can try applying force upwards with the tap located facing centre, but I would advise turning the water off before attempting this as if it does go wrong, you may get wet! If you know the manufacturer it may be worth asking how the tap comes apart first. Best of luck with it.

@johnlilley8853 3 года назад

Ok thanks for replying. Its a Franke tap so a bit disappointing it's not easy to do. I'll contact them first before trying anything.

@mrthing6104 2 года назад

How do you take the taps of to replace the cartridge.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 года назад

Not sure as I haven't had to do that but I'd guess by pulling with some gentle force. Don't blame me if you brake your tap though!! Thanks for watching.

@chrisw3055 Год назад

Unfortunately my problem is a little different to this and have no clue what it could be. The leak is not coming from that mid section, it's a constant drip coming from the tap itself when turned off. I've tried removing that section as shown in the video. All I've noticed is that when you turn on and then off, for a brief moment, the water wells upward . Possibly enough to cause the constant drip out of the tap. Very confused!!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Год назад

Probably a cartridge if it's dripping where water is meant to come out. I don't have a video on how to do that yet sorry. Best of luck with it 👍

@volt8684 4 года назад

Where do u get washer from. Mine are flat not o ring. Plumbers merchants useless

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

If you know the model of tap there are companies on line that sell the specific part you need. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

@davidshaw3216 3 года назад

What are the name of the white/clear washers that the screw slots into? Our tap doesn’t seem to have those.

@bryanhanson9523 11 месяцев назад

What a load of old twaddle. Remove the mixer as recommended. Gently remove the worn rubber 0 rings. Wrap 3x only of some linen thread around the seat of the rubber washers. Gently replace the old washers and using a sharp mini stanley type knife CAREFULLY trim any visible threads. Half replace the screw or grub screw into its hole and make sure it isn't showing through to the mixer hole. Far easier to do before the mixer barrel it re fitted. Rub a thin film of washing up liquid onto the rubber washers and then the barrel will re fit easily and finally tighten up the grub screw. Job done and stuff a trip to B&Q.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 11 месяцев назад

Such 'twaddle' it worked. Thanks for your labour intensive method Brian and thanks for watching 👍

@craigwatts9692 Год назад

Tidy

@waulau8 Год назад

Good video but could not solved the leaking used by the Asians.

@Optimus341 4 месяца назад

I have a big steel cilender box the brass extension is connected so i can remove/exchange tap whenever i want but the problem is water is leaking from the extension i make sure the tap is strictly fix and tight but the water is still leaking should i use tape to fix it?

@atticbrowser9698 4 года назад

Brilliant. Just watched this and done the fix on our leaky tap. Completely successful. Really appreciated our help as you pointed out several little things I’d not have thought of. Cheers!

@johnkelly7591 4 года назад

Do you have to turn the water of to do it?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 года назад

Glad it helped, and well done!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 года назад

You don't actually as long as you don't turn the tap. You will need the water off to change a cartridge though. Best of luck!

@bellagomes9006 Год назад

Can you hel❤p

@Fader209 4 года назад

It's almost as if you knew I had this job to do >_

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 года назад

Maybe I did! Thanks for watching.

@silcendia8320 Год назад

At 2.04 you says that if it leaks from the side is another problem another video. I cannot find this other video ...would you please help ?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Год назад

I never did it sorry. sounds like you need to replace a cartridge in the tap. Hope that helps.

@Wayne70 2 года назад

My kitchen tap has a leak thats got progressively worse over the last year i was almost gonna have it replaced until this video, i was blown away to find there was that little screw at the rear and never thought to look before so thanks a lot for this video!!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Год назад

Glad to help 👍

@brrymcgolly Год назад

Hi. My drip from my kitchen tap. Is dripping from the spout where the water comes out.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Год назад

Sounds like a work cartridge. I don't have a video for this unfortunately. Best of luck with it.

@rajnaik5787 2 дня назад

Same problem, my builder wanted £375 to replace the tap. The builder was actually a relative - can't trust any builder.

@lordbored2706 11 месяцев назад

Hey Pouse, i've done this repair for a family member's kitchen mixer and after a week or so it starts leaking again. I changed the o-rings again, but we are having the same problem once more. What could be the problem and can you recommend a fix for me?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 11 месяцев назад

Maybe check that there is no grit or sharp bits inside the tap where the seal sits. Sounds like it's getting torn or damaged.

@lordbored2706 11 месяцев назад

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE wow, thanks for replying. I don't think there's any grit, I was sure to give it a thorough cleaning. My sister in law has since told me that they bought the cheapest product available, so I may just need to replace the whole thing

@stevenblakeakahashburns 4 года назад

Fantastic. Watched and just fixed our kitchen tap saving £60 from bnq. I didn't need a new washer, it just needed a wee clean Thankyou

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

Glad to have helped!

@leabaker7278 Год назад

My mixer is leaking but it doesn't appear to have any screws to undo in order to remove the tap part? Does it just pull out?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Год назад

Some will pull out if lined up straight. However it's probably worth checking with manufacturers instructions first as you don't want to tear the top off and be left with a fountain in your kitchen! Best of luck with it and let me know how you did it if you're successful.

@leabaker7278 Год назад

Thanks. Ended up getting a plumber. The little round metal lever used to turn the mixer on \ off unscrewed to reveal the grub screw. There was a tiny Allen key hole at the base of the goose neck. He changed both the cartridge and the O rings. No more leaks!😊

@CJHestablished1991 3 года назад

Two minutes in and I have that problem you’re explaining is for a next vide, any suggestions or links to a video explaining how to solve my problem would be much appreciated. Both taps turned off like that and water is still running through slowly.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 года назад

One or both of the cartridges is worn. I don't have a video on this yet sorry. Best of luck with it.

@IsamAl-Basri 4 месяца назад

Very good video, I have the same tap and I need to replace the disc valves .Could you kindly help as there are no screws. Kind regards

@chrisfell5916 4 месяца назад

Ive got the exact same tap but the valve in the hot tap needs replacement. How do you get the hot lever off, there is no hidden grub screw or anything?

@Meowmewgamer 3 года назад

Hello, I have the same problem as you, what model of tap is this called? I need to remove the taps themselves but there are no screws for the tap handles themselves.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 года назад

You may need to use brut force! I haven't removed the handles yet, when I do I'll be sure to do another video!

@tatendam4489 Месяц назад

Thanks for the video. Mine doesnt have a screw at the back. How do I remove the top?

@vincent_hall 3 года назад

A little bit of brute force? Epic brute force as it slowly comes up.

@natashaallwright 3 месяца назад

Tried this but mine dose have a screw on the base 😔 and it's still leaking it's a hotpoint if that helps

@graemethompson9849 3 года назад

How do u get it off if the re isnt a screw on the neck

@ifallelsefails2 3 года назад

I suspect that you have fixed your tap by now, but for future readers, this video shows you how you get the spout off when you have no screw at the back of the tap: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Cbl9m-ionJM.html

@Hew.Jarsol 3 месяца назад

I've got 2 nylon washers different sizes wtf still leaking.

@chrisardern4594 7 дней назад

Mine hasn't the grub screw at the back so how does it come apart

@louisechalkley8680 4 года назад

Great video as this is the problem I have, but I can’t see the screw on the back of the tap so I’m not sure how to get the top of the tap off???

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

On some taps if you centre the swan neck, then pull up they will come out. That said, I don't want to be responsible for you pulling your sink out of the work top! I wonder if you can research the brand on line? Best of luck with it and thanks for watching.

@maha1950 4 года назад

Your video is so useful. I fixed the leak following your instructions. Thank you so much.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

Nice one, glad to have helped.

@parmydeol6966 2 года назад

Hey man what if you cant find a screw at the back? I want to remove the neck of the tap but cant see how to do it. Can u help pls 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 года назад

You could try holding the tap straight forward towards you, then pull up. But careful not top break the tap. If in doubt check with the manufacturer. Best of luck.

@ketheric 5 месяцев назад

"I'll just place that safely on the window ledge" 💀

@andyscott9587 2 месяца назад

Can someone please tell me how to get the handles off no grub screw!!

@learnElvish Год назад

Cheers, pal. Gonna give his a try. Kitchen may turn into Atlantis, but it is a risk I am willing to take versus a plumbers bill :D

@wychwoods 3 года назад

Solved my problem - hadn't realised there was a screw holding the neck in place. Thanks!!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Год назад

Glad to help 👍

@charlieshooter 4 года назад

Guess what job I'd planned on doing tomorrow night? Fixing my leaky kitchen tap....it's a different issue though....I think!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

Oh yeah, using my channel for some click bait Charlie boy?!

@charlieshooter 4 года назад

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSEHaha! No, I'm not recording it, I genuinely had a leaky kitchen tap to fix this week!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

@@charlieshooter get it ont web! Share the knowledge.

@coloresclares 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. I have a question - Mine doesn't have a screw to the neck. How to open it? Thank you

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 года назад

Some taps allow you to line it up facing towards you, then pull up but if in doubt check with the manufacturer, I don't want you to break to tap! Best of luck with it.

@tombaird3134 Год назад

My tap doesn’t have a screw hole on the back and is proving difficult to loosen. Any tips or tools I can use. Could do with forking out £150 plus for a new tap.

@jesusislordamen4203 4 года назад

Hey pouse around the house, I like yer vids brush, very good for the average DIY man, but I do have one recommendation to make yer voice clear so we can hear, u need one of those mics u clip to your collar or t shirt, keep up the good work n vids bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

To be honest I just need a better camera with a decent microphone. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

@jonathanbirley6022 4 года назад

I have the same problem with the identical tap. Could you tell me what size plumbsure o rings you bought so I can get mine fixed?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

I'm not sure now and can't find the spares! If I find them I'll let you know. Mine was a touch thicker than the original but worked fine and loosened up after a week or two. Thanks for watching.

@bp8092 4 года назад

Well I don't believe it. My bathroom tap just started leaking the same way. Can you pop down and sort it for me? Thanks Pouse!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

Get back to work!

@JosephinePeters-m5e Год назад

My tap has hole behind but no screw to remove. The leak is coming from this hole when tap is turned to the side. Any advice please ?

@chrisardern4594 Год назад

😅mine does not have a grub screw any ideas.

@matthew1524 Год назад

Enjoyed the video. It’s nice to see the inner workings of the tap. Before removing the tap I would try tightening the little screw at the back first as that might solve the issue and be an even quicker fix.

@philippamcewan5420 Год назад

Thanks that worked for me so ‘thank you’ for pointing that out!

@mikehart6426 2 года назад

I have a similar tap that’s dripping from the tap handle on the hot size. Every video I’ve seen shows a grub screw to remove to take the handle off. On mine I can’t see any hole and no grub screw to under and I’ve looked to death. Can you please help tell me how to remove it.

@JesseltonGaming 4 года назад

So weird tho, my tap water doesn't have any cap or any screwdriver hole to put in. Any ideas?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

Some of them require putting the tap central then pulling hard upwards. Don't blame me if you pull your sink out! Thanks for watching.

@JamesWilson-qn5ok Год назад

What a great video. So clear with your instructions and video quality. Thanks for taking the time out to do it and keep up the good work!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Год назад

No problem, glad you found it useful 👍

@beckasankey9300 Год назад

I’ve just followed this video but it’s still leaking any ideas?

@jayt4572 Год назад

probably replace the cartridges or the tap itself

@johnmason6463 2 года назад

if you tighten the grub screw through the hole in the nylon washer, does this prevent the tap spout from swiveling?

@johnclark7049 Год назад

Just fixed mine.Just the plastic bit he pulls off first that needed repostioned and pushed up !

@watiu9lei 4 года назад

Exactly my tap issue problem is mine doesn’t have a screw behind it

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

You could try putting tap central, then pull up with some pressure but this may not work for all models. Maybe try manufacturer for info? But please be careful, I won't be held responsible for you pulling the sink out!

@WesleyRiot 3 года назад

came here because I got a leak coming from that exact part of my tap... however it seems to be a tiny trickle coming out constantly. Does that mean the problem is with one (or both) of the taps rather than the O ring in the neck?

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 года назад

Probably yes. Sounds like a cartridge may need replacing although without looking I couldn't say for sure. Best of luck with it.

@WesleyRiot 3 года назад

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE sucks to be me 😅 thanks for the vid anyway, useful stuff

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 года назад

@@WesleyRiot no problem!

@dr.cliche7560 4 года назад

My tap doesn't have a screw on the back. :/

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

You could try positioning the tap centrally, then pull hard upwards, but don't blame me if you pull it out of the work top! Try contacting the manufacturer to see how to remove it maybe? Best of luck.

@JayThandi Год назад

What do you do if your sink doesn't have a visible screw?

@hifimalang6472 2 года назад

Thanks for inspiring me to fix the leak that happens to be the same mixer as shown in the video. I ll request a video on how to replace its disc valve as you said. Keep posting regular videoes regularly. thanks

@shristi-m5g Год назад

how you did with that new ?

@45Camster 4 года назад

What about if it’s dripping from the tap outlet? I’ve got a drip every 5-10 seconds so needing to get that fixed! Thanks.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

Probably a cartridge needs replacing as I mentioned in the video. There's one in each handle. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

@45Camster 4 года назад

POUSE around the HOUSE Makes sense, so when is your cartridge replacement video coming out? 🙈

@hbolina 4 года назад

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Do you have vedio for that becuse i cannot take the handle there is no screw in that. Thanks

@lizsimpson6026 3 года назад

Great video , helped me fix my tap x

@charlenelillico Год назад

I just used this and worked great! Well I didn’t line up the hole first and it leaked but second time was good 😂 Is it normal for the water now to take a few seconds to stop running rather than stopping straight away? Wondering if I’ve not done it properly 🙈😂

@Dan73927 Год назад

I have the same issue did u solve it?

@cliffcarlo180 2 года назад

That's a coincidence. Just done my tap. I found the same pack of O rings from The Range for £00.85. I do like a bargain me. 👍👍👍👍

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 2 года назад

Nice 👍

@philipmaynard1069 Год назад

Great advice....my tap did not have a fixing screw....however, I unscrewed the tap spout and discovered that there was no washer sealing the unit after screwing down. I have a good box-selection of rubber 'O' Rings and found the right diameter, popped it in place and screwed it down and the leak has gone. Many thanks to Pouse!!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Год назад

Glad to help 👍

@curtisvlogs5650 4 года назад

Hi mine don’t have the screw at the back. How would I get it off to check the O ring

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

Not entirely sure. If you know the make and model you could try asking the manufacturer? Sorry if that's no help. If you get a solution let me know what it was. Best of luck with it.

@reecewilbraham77 4 года назад

I've got the same problem. Its completely encased at the back not allowing me to remove the mixer tap to clean/replace anything 😑

@bobbybits2752 4 года назад

Hi Curtis. Did you find a solution to this problem? Mine doesn’t have a screw either. Thanks in advance.

@alwyndavies3590 3 года назад

Great video, perfect for the leak I had. Managed to fix it for the cost of some plumbers grease, as recommended, and new O rings, about six quid in total. Thanks.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 3 года назад

Glad to have helped.

@susanbowman2054 Год назад

Thank you so very much, I was just dumbfounded on how to fix the leak, and it’s so easy, thank you again for empowering me, big hugs from OZ 🤗😊😎

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Год назад

Good work 👍

@MC-on2ok 4 года назад

Thank you very much, this is a great video, really well edited and easy to follow. Helped me mend our kitchen tap really quickly. Really appreciated.

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE 4 года назад

Glad it helped!

@Zaine22 3 года назад

Whats the best way to tell what tap is leaking from a monoblock tap

@TheChelseaTorres Год назад

Do you have a video for how to fix a leak coming out from the handle on this same model of sink? Can’t find a way to take the handles off!

@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Год назад

I don't sorry but it's most likely the cartridge in the handle. It's whether or not the handles come off and if they do, is a cartridge cheaper than a whole new tap?! Best of luck with it.