How to Repair A Kitchen Sink Mixer & Dripping Tap

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In today's video I will be showing you how I repaired my 8 year old kitchen tap mixer and dripping tap.
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I have a Perrin & Rowe 4193 Ionian two hole sink mixer with porcelain lever handles that I bought 8 years ago when we fitted our kitchen. Recently the central mixer seized up and started emitting black gunk, and leaking water onto the counter top. The cold water tap also started dripping.
So I contacted Perrin & Rowe and set about repairing the tap, with the repair kit that they sent out to me, and here's the video!
This video is obviously all about the Perrin & Rowe mixer, but the same principles apply to whatever mixer you have. Contact the manufacturer. Find out what replacement washers/ parts you need to replace it. Buy the parts either direct from the manufacturer as I did, or get them online. And then carry out the repair. It's that easy!!
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@jameswyatt1304 5 лет назад

A lot of times it's actually easier to repair something than replace it. Of course, folks don't advertise spare parts, they just advertise new products, so you've got to know you can do this. Good on you, sir!

@gmmooseblaster 5 лет назад

How opportune this vid was. I too have a similar problem with my kitchen tap and was wondering how I should go about carrying out a repair. Looks straightforward enough now I've seen you do it. Cheers mate

@andrewwilson8717 5 лет назад

A fantastic reason that shows if you buy right you buy once! Spending a bit more on your original purchase to buy a good brand saved you in the long run. A cheap mixer tap from wickes etc would have gone in the bin due to lack of spares. I had similar issue with my Paini kitchen tap and spares from the manufacturer were readily available! 3/4 cartridges only last 12 months where I live so you're lucky with the soft water.

@StephenMcCullagh 5 лет назад

Another fantastic video, thanks so much Charlie! I found that Silicon Grease is a brilliant addition to my toolbox, especially as I had a shower mixer go funny where the thermostatic valve needed some, it's been great ever since! Kitchen tap noted for a further down the road project as our kitchen is about the same age as yours! Thanks again!

@patrickmurray2220 5 лет назад

A quality set of taps are alway worth repairing. You get what you pay for with brassware and taps. Nice job!

@jupitermoon7137 4 года назад

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. You have help me MASSIVELY today with pesky tap!

@CharlieDIYte 4 года назад

Yey, that's great to hear 👍 Glad to be of assistance and thanks so much for taking the time to comment!!

@jupitermoon7137 4 года назад

@@CharlieDIYte :)

@markrowland5393 5 лет назад

Excellent video. Thanks Charlie. Great to see this in our throw away era.

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

Thanks Mark!

@colinandtaniaanderton9987 Год назад

Greetings from NZ. Same tap, same problems, thanks to your helpful video it’s now solved😊

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Glad to hear that and chuffed I was able to help. Thanks for letting me know. 👊

@EleutheriaBeth 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. Our kitchen tap now swivels again. We didn't need replace the washers yet they were just grimey and needed some lube. Thanks to you!

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Ah, great work fixing it, and thanks for letting me know 👍

@The4everblue 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing... coincidentally, my franke tap is leaking and this has given me the idea that my tap needs some TLC. Good video. Keep up the goodwork.

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment. Yep, it's an easy job to sort but one that you struggle to get round to. It's had been dripping for several months now so I'm relieved to have finally got round to sorting it!!

@stevebosun7410 5 лет назад

Hi Charlie, you didn't mention it, but put the plug in when working over the sink with small parts. It really is a pain when bits end up down the plug hole!

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

Good point Steve. I mentioned that in my last tap repair vid but forgot to do so here!

@jamesogden3082 2 года назад

Many thanks. I have this same tap and was able to follow your guide to replace the cartridges just now.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Great to hear that James! Glad you found it useful.

@JWOO2437 5 лет назад

Job well done there Charlie, thanks for a good informative video..🚰🚰🚰👍👍👍😎😎😎

@Cradley684 5 лет назад

Nice one Charlie , have a nice day !!!

@dasheaves 11 месяцев назад

I have this exact tap and issue, thanks so much for the good info

@valborchardt3596 5 лет назад

Greetings again from South Africa, thanks Charlie, take care

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

You too, Val. Great to hear from you!

@edwardcookiii6390 2 года назад

Great narration. EXACTLY my issue. Many thanks!!

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks Edward and good luck with the repair.

@davidbrewer5329 5 лет назад

Hi like you said they make new with warranty knowingly it will last at least length of the warranty nice repair

@paulcharman44 5 лет назад

I think the white plastic ring goes on the pressure side of the O ring to make it last longer. Great video.

@Vyker 5 лет назад

It's been a pleasure subscribed to your channel. Not missed a single one! Keep them coming!

@Vyker 5 лет назад

I should also point out that I did the exact same thing to my Britta mixer tap but I did use Vaseline!! You've got me worried now. Will put it on the to do list to take it back out and grease again. Cheers

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

Wow! Thanks so much - really appreciate your support!!

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

I think it's worth doing that.

@Capthrax1 5 лет назад

i love the black swan. i use it for any threaded connection that is around water. especially if im changing out a delta pressure balance cart, bout 7/10 times the handle screw is so corroded / full of scum that i the handle gets replaced but normally everything else is reusable. clean off all the threads and some greese, like new.

@michaelmercury1256 4 года назад

I wish I had seen your video before I killed my one working out how to pop off the lever tap to get to the cartridge. Please can you give the link to the diagram for these taps, I could not find it on the Perrin & Rowe website. Thanks....

@uBmaniac 5 лет назад

I miss the culture of fixing things and making them last. I was only born in 89 but even I have noticed the modern era is increasingly wasteful and throwaway.

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

I agree. And even I immediately assumed that the mixer was finished!

@Capthrax1 5 лет назад

a lot of things are more expensive to repair than replace. a GE dishwasher baseline nothing fancy. about 250-275 ish. a replacement motor (and impeller as they come as one) is about 150, 160 . its not much more expensive to replace it and avoid further issues such as the door sealing components failing or a sensor / heating element failing

@uBmaniac 5 лет назад

@@Capthrax1 thanks for the reply. To inject further nuance I would say manufacturers recognise this trend and produce less easily/economically serviceable products. Then there is also the fact that given our culture of disposables we don't maintain as much or well as we should. The unsustainability of this type of lifestyle and the difficulty in recycling creates a disparity between the rate of recycling in relation to the rate of production and consumption. End result .. we're destroying the planet for future generations.

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

@@uBmaniac Case in point - we ran over a brick with our at the time nearly new Al-ko mower and bent the cutting blade shaft. Although a premium lawn mower the engine was not designed to be taken apart - the gasket was paper not rubber and tears when you try and separate it. At least some products are still easy to repair like my Henry ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yO7nfqiABMw.html and Dualit toaster ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HmfpHLcrhFg.html. Back in the 80s every town had an electrical repair shop that you took your appliance to when it went wrong. Now it's cheaper to buy a new one 🙄 We should wherever possible be buying products that can be maintained nor thrown away.

@macplastering 5 лет назад

agree with you buddy

@veebooi6782 Месяц назад

Can u please show the correct way to assemble the filter, mine is not realesinh the water properly. Thank you

@utseay 5 лет назад

Solid video.

@ratchriat1716 5 лет назад

enjoyed the video

@PaulPhillipsUK 5 лет назад

Which is best - ceramic or stainless steel sink?

@AndrewSpindle-ie5zy 8 месяцев назад

Hi! Do you need to turn off the water from the mains whilst you do all this?

@mandylove111 Год назад

Thank you, very helpful video, my bathroom tap no longer drips!

@michaelmercury1256 3 года назад

Hi Charlie, many thanks for a great video on the Perrin and Rowe tap. I have the exact model in this video. At the moment I have a drip on the cold water tap. Please I repair or clean up the quarter-turn cold water valve? Please what were the dimensions of the replacement valve you used (if you have the link) and how did it last thus far? Kind regards and there are lots of great videos on your channel.

@CharlieDIYte 3 года назад

Ah, thanks Michael, and can I say it's so nice to hear from someone who peppers a few pleases and thank you's into their comment, as most people don't bother! Take a look at this video bit.ly/3AaXOvJ of you haven't already. It talks you through the replacement process. It's dead easy. Basically you want to isolate the supply (hopefully there's a valve on the pipe in the cupboard) remove the valve and find an exact replacement. There are some great sellers on Amazon and ebay that guide you through the process. It's well worth doing as, if you buy a good quality replacement it should last at least as long as the original. Mine is still drip free. I have tried refurbishing these valves but in my experience they leak more after I've siliconed them than they did before, although a lot of people have successfully repaired their valves, as you'll see from the comments below the video.

@fagath7 5 лет назад

One idea for a video is the UK tradition with seperate taps for cold and hot water. Even this mixing tap is not actually mixing the water but has different outlets at the end of the bracket/tap.

@PENFOLD1962 3 года назад

VERY USEFUL... BIG THUMBS-UP ALL DAY LONG 👍😷👍 Take care my friend 👍😷👍

@rogerlewis6488 3 года назад

Brasso does an excellent job of cleaning.

@SevenDeMagnus 4 года назад

Nice

@liamodonnell469 2 года назад

Very informative video well done

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@annteather8391 27 дней назад

I was looking for a video on replacing bath tap washers, the normal old fashioned washers, not the cartridge type fittings but cannot seem to find one on your channel. Maybe you can do one on this subject?

@CharlieDIYte 27 дней назад

Yes I haven't got any to replace unfortunately.. Well I have actually in the old bathroom but they haven't failed yet.. I'll add it to the list. 👍

@annteather8391 27 дней назад

@@CharlieDIYte I managed to change my bath tap washers with the washers I bought 23/12/20 and had been putting it off due to nervs!. The washers are the right diameter although slightly thicker than the original and when turning on the water to a very low level, the rubber clip on shower attachment fitting filled up like a football then popped at the join between rubber fitting and the push down thing that diverts water to the shower; soaking my partner walls and floor! I have removed the shower fittings and will have to find a new version!

@martindorrance8133 5 лет назад

Be careful with limescale remover if you have a marble counter top.

@george7844 5 лет назад

Might be worth investing in a tap reseating tool to clean out were the valve seats

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

Good point!

@jacko7488 5 лет назад

Hey Charlie, your videos are awesome! What is it that you do for work? Your attention to detail and finish makes me think chippy? Keep up the vids mate, awesome!

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

Thanks mate - massively appreciate that! I run a soft furnishings company. I've been messing around with wood since I was a kid so I guess you'd say I'm a chippy by heart, but only a self- trained DIY version!

@jacko7488 5 лет назад

@@CharlieDIYte keep them coming mate, quality stuff!

@coolhandxxx 5 лет назад

NICHE I don’t think so. I almost fell out of bed watching this as I just did the exact same repair on mine. It was a leak problem rather than movement and it lasted 17 years before I fixed it and I have very hard water. Sadly I would not have met your standards on the clean up so that will be next weekend’s job😀. Great stuff keep it up

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

Massive thanks for that Mark! I just wasn't sure who would find this useful so I can't thank you enough for the endorsement, and it's also really interesting to hear about your tap escapades!!

@chrisdrake447 5 лет назад

I suddenly feel a tad better - our kitchen mixer tap has “only” been leaking for c4yrs, but it has done for the beech block counter top. The chrome plating is also coming off. We have a replacement standing by, so I now feel able to at least have a go at disassembling the old tap & seeing if our leak from the traversing joint is due to a similar issue. Cheers, Charlie and Mark!

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

@@chrisdrake447 That's great to hear. Go for it. You've got nothing to lose and plenty to investigate!!

@jasonsteel9774 Год назад

Hi Carlie, can you provide a video on how to replace seals and cartridge on a kitchen mixer please - thank you

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

I'll add it to the list 👍

@garvielloken3929 Год назад

Awesome!!!

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Cheers Garviel 👊

@DOUGLASCOURT-es6vh 2 месяца назад

Thanks 👍

@CharlieDIYte 2 месяца назад

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment.

@SevenDeMagnus 4 года назад

Got to wrap the threads with silicon tape and then grease, so if it calcified or corroded, it's not hard to unscrew. Dip overnight with 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water then brush clean too.

@CharlieDIYte 4 года назад

Good tips 👍

@jonathanrowlands1234 4 года назад

Hi Charlie, love your videos. I followed this on to fix my mixer tap. Its stopped leaking from the base of the spout but its still dripping, any ideas?

@CharlieDIYte 4 года назад

Have you replaced the tap valve? Could be the hot or cold. They're not expensive so best option is to buy one of each. That's why it's dripping. Check this out, to work out which valve you need ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0u9r5J_T7GM.html

@jonathanrowlands1234 4 года назад

@@CharlieDIYte Thanks for replying, suspected as much as I replaced the cold about 6 years ago.

@CharlieDIYte 4 года назад

@@jonathanrowlands1234 Yes, sadly these things are easy to replace but aren't as durable as the old fashioned valves - although the benefit is obviously turning off and on with a mere quarter turn. Go on eBay for the replacement. There are some really good sellers there that have guides on which valve you need.

@bmbpdk 5 лет назад

Once again a very usefull video! A hint if you crossthread a Allen screw: use a small straight screwdriver, often that does it.

@nexusseven3665 5 лет назад

Some tin foil can also help to fill the gaps when using your Allen key

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

Two brilliant suggestions! Thanks both!

@MJ-ce6tv 5 лет назад

A third option, if you have the cash, is to invest in a set of Wera Hex Plus. They’re about £25 but are designed to not round off the bolts/screws. As a plumber, I recommend them. www.toolstation.com/wera-ball-end-multi-colour-hex-key-set/p71306#full-desc

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

@@MJ-ce6tv Invaluable advice - cheers mate. I'll be getting some of those!

@MJ-ce6tv 5 лет назад

Charlie DIYte You’re welcome. I’m a fairly recent convert to Wera handtools, in general. They’re not cheap but you’ll be glad you bought them. By the way, and you may already know this, the Multi Solve spray is great for stripping out silicone from showers/baths etc. Great video. Always enjoy them.

@robbrinkworth6070 3 года назад

Great video. I have exactly the same tap but with brushed nickel finish. Just changed the valves, so no more dripping. However I can't get the spout off to replace the o-rings and c-ring. The grub screw came out easily but the spout will not come out. I don't have the perished remains of the o-rings oozing out yet but it is a bit stiff to turn. I even tried putting a chisel against the gap and tapping gently with a hammer but with no effect. Any ideas please?

@CharlieDIYte 3 года назад

Hi Rob, if you've removed the grub screw, then there's nothing keeping it in still, other than corrosion and grime. So all I can suggest is that you put two hands around it and gently lever it from side to side and upwards at the same time if that makes sense. That, and a bit of the old brute force and ignorance as my Dad used to say, and it should come away, with a jolt, and a small spurt of water, that will probably hit the window sill behind the tap.

@robbrinkworth6070 3 года назад

Thanks very much @@CharlieDIYte. I have already been doing as you suggested. There's very slight movement at the joint as I rock it from side to side while pulling upwards as hard as I can. I guess I'll just have to keep trying that until it eventually releases! We do live in a hard water area. The valve covers were completely full of blue/green corrosion!

@emmakane7888 3 года назад

@@robbrinkworth6070 This is a perfect video, thanks. I have just done the o-ring repair on my (inherited!) Ionian tap after watching it. I did have difficulty getting the spout off too, so I used a slotted screwdriver to pry it up just a little bit and it popped right off - it was definitely not coming off just by pulling it. Great tap though. @Charlie DIYte

@namelesswarrior4760 4 года назад

Nice one mate! I'm having the same problem with the C ring in my kitchen tap! Can i buy the C ring at any hardware store? Sadly, i have no idea what brand it is cos it doesn't say it on the tap. It was there when i move in.

@CharlieDIYte 4 года назад

Aarggh! That's really annoying for you. I guess you'll have to call around the hardware stores and ask them what C rings they stock. You could always take the damaged C ring in with you and see if their new ones are the same size. Or have a look on ebay - that's normally a good place for things like this?

@namelesswarrior4760 4 года назад

@@CharlieDIYte will do! Thanks

@PaulPhillipsUK 5 лет назад

I think a big issue for the average person is they don't know who made their tap or model number.

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

Fair point. The manufacturer of this stuck in my head because I remember thinking at the time it was a bit of an extravagance, and then I Googled the product code! I guess the point is when we have a new kitchen fitted we should get a full list of all the hardware from the retailer - because these things will start going wrong after several years, and you need to know who made what.

@rolandkeys8297 5 лет назад

@@CharlieDIYte I am a plumber and usually will not repair taps because some times its impossible to know how made them and the customer may not have lived there when the taps were fitted. I have invested in the Tap Medic system that can make a carriage to replace up to 4000 ceramic and washed tale valves, yes that is how many different types there are according to Tap Medic so you can see why plumbers only replace taps and not valves.

@SpunkyMonkeyORiley 5 лет назад

Replaced my cold supply valve in my kitchen mixer tap with a replacement part from a DIY store as I didn't know who manufactured it. It now produces a very audible "whistling" noise whenever its turned on but doesn't affect the water flow or function.

@spivvo Год назад

I have exactly the same taps, one is dripping and I need to fix it. Did it before but so many years ago that I have forgotten how! I turned off the supply and unscrewed the cap… I’ve tried pulling the tap vetifally but it isn’t shifting … wondering if I am missing somethig before Instart getting really violent with it!?….. update…. I pulled the tap hard.. it didn’t budge so I got up and got right over it pulling REALLY hard… finally it gave way and as a result I effectively punched myself in the face… 😂… blood everywhere but no broken nose.

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Yikes, sorry to hear that. I hate self injuries. You end up getting so cross with yourself! 🫣

@the2ems1 5 лет назад

Just a note, those “washers” are Orings.

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

Dow - of course they are. Thanks for pointing that out!!

@the2ems1 5 лет назад

Charlie DIYte Don’t mention it. I do like your videos. They make sense, and are easy to understand and follow. Keep them coming 👍🏻

@guitarmuso1 5 лет назад

i have a leak on mine but as there is no brand name on it i dont know where to look for parts

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

Its most likely to be the washers, which are fairly standard. If you can take it apart, I suggest you take it to your local plumbers merchants and get them to match the washers for you?

@guitarmuso1 5 лет назад

@@CharlieDIYte yes only way I guess I'm a bit worried though about taking it apart as the stem is really loose in the centre .it just seems to be held in place by a collar with lots of plumbers tape over the thread that screws into the base .I imagine the washers are all corroded away

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

@@guitarmuso1 Hmm. Is it leaking through the thread then? If your mixer is screwed to the base it may be just the thread that's leaking (ie no washers) in which case you just need to get yourself a reel of PTFE tape and re-wrap it?

@guitarmuso1 5 лет назад

@@CharlieDIYte yes I got plenty of that it leaks from the base where the spindle screws in the base but it rocks back and forth even though the collar is tight at the bottom

@stephenm5000 2 года назад

Goes to show that if you can, do it yourself. No plumber is going to take as much care as this 'on a job', they'll be in and out as quick as possible, with maximum cost! Of course, that's if you can ever get a plumber in the first place LOL

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Plus they probably wouldn't be interested in a small job like this. I agree Stephen, and it's so satisfying fixing it yourself 👍

@jamieaxten9984 5 лет назад

Where's Charlie gone?

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

So sorry Jamie. Had a long overdue family holiday over Easter, and loads of work to get out of the way first (sadly I don't do this full time YET - although that is the aim!!) But don't worry, I'M BACK with a new video tomorrow morning at 9am - and then back to my normal schedule of a video a week (or more if I have time). About to start working on my bedroom so there will be loads of videos on that and others in between. Thanks for getting in touch and generally for your support of my channel - it means a lot!

@jamieaxten9984 5 лет назад

@@CharlieDIYte Thanks Charlie. Really nice of you to reply. Glad everything's good with you.

@apache16789 5 лет назад

Wow! £390 for a tap.

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

I know. What were we thinking?! The Mrs wanted it and we had a bit of cash spare back then 🙄 Also, taps that get regular use are worth spending a bit on, because with all that use they tend to start leaking particularly around the mixer pretty quickly but maybe not £389!!

@bum-edwhu66 5 лет назад

beat me to it

@lukealadeen7836 3 года назад

Aren't those called O-Rings, not washers?

@CharlieDIYte 4 года назад

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@richardheywood4796 5 лет назад

If you're a plumber and you get called t a job like this, how are you meant to know what the tap is and hence the manufacturer's name to get the part?

@CharlieDIYte 5 лет назад

I guess you'd have to price in removing the cartridge valve and heading off to the nearest plumbers merchant to match it with a replacement.