Here's an extra tip. When you start, cover the waste/outlet/drain with something like a plate or a bit of plastic. That way, when you drop the little button thing (see 1:44), and it rolls away making a bee-line for the waste outlet, you don't actually lose it down the drain. Even though you tried to catch it but only succeeded in nudging it further on it's way to its inevitable destination in the waste trap. Which probably needed all that muck cleaning out of it anyway.
Very helpful. You solved my problem. I have three pieces of advice. 1. Put the plug in the sink and any other nearby sink/bath so you don't lose any little bits. 2. I was initially stumped because I could not see any hex/allen socket after I removed the little cap from the tap/faucet handle. So, I randomly tired several types drivers and hex keys and was surprised that a hex key fitted. On close examination it turns out that the inside of the socket was so highly polished that the light was bouncing around in there and I could not see the shape of the socket. So, don't be surprised if you _see_ no hex socket. 3. After you put the new cartridge in, do not overtighten the locking ring. That cartridge is cheap Chinese plastic. If you tighten the locking ring too much, you will crush it. You want snug contact, but nothing more. Thank you.
Perhaps try this first before replacing cartridge. Remove the two O-rings on the cartridge and replace them using the other side, that is, turn each upside down and replace it. Put cartridge back and tighten the nut. Leak stopped. I wonder if the a standard O-ring might be a suitable replacement, otherwise look for the correct size O-ring by bringing a sample from the cartridge to the hardware shop.
What a great video. Everything I needed to know was explained in enough details that I was able to take my tap apart, buy the replacement part and replace the cartridge. Two hours ago I did not even know that taps had cartridges in them. I love doing DIY and videos like this make it all possible.
Really helpful video, well put together. The crunch for me was in the add-on part. Don't over-tighten the brass ring onto the cartridge. I bought a mixer tap, pretty much as the one used in the video, for a brand new kitchen. After the fitters left I noticed there was a small leak on the body of the tap. I tightened the brass ring and found it worked for a few days and was then worse. Watching the video made me realise I had done the opposite to what was needed. As the triple 'o-ring' washer had been over-compressed I took Angie Redoblado's tip and turned the washer upside down. Result: no sign of a leak after five days. Thanks fellas.
I have just done this. The grub screw needed a 2.5mm allen key and the tap handle was extremely difficult to remove, possibly because the shape of it causes you to pull it at an angle. I also dropped the little hole cover down the sink because I hadn't put the plug in first.
Very helpful. I had a lot of trouble removing the handle from the cartridge (used hot water eventually), very slow process. Then the plastic dress ring would not turn without pipe wrench and even with cloth managed to damage chrome. In spite of these issues the video was a comfort in the process.
Thank you for this. Even after removing the screw, the tap handle can be very tightly attached to the cartridge. I really had to lift and move it around to very slowly remove it.
This was actually one of the best 'How To' RU-vids I've ever seen ; straight to the point, demonstrated tools, noted all the possible scenarios and pitfalls and most importantly : FINALLY stopped my leaking kitchen tap !! Thank you so much for this service.
Hi and thanks for this great video. I couldnt manage to get the chrome dress ring off, it was too tight to turn even with a damp cloth. Any advice on how I can do this please?? There seemed to be a bit of rust or corrosion around the retaining nut - could this be the reason why the dress ring would not loosen??
Great vid. I had to have the subtitles on as sound had gone, which wasn't a problem. BUT you may want to try this....some of the wording is way out.....such as....eggs,eggs,eggs!!!!
A good video, the only yhing I can add...is to put the plug in the sink before you start. If you drop the allen key or the cover button down the waste pipe, you are going to be sooooo annoyed.
Awesome. Just needed the knowledge; this is given without any fluff...just the guts of what I need to know. Success! Just cleaned out the slime, tightened the brass locknut and leak fixed.
Great video. That you for the tips. Basic pit falls are where it is so easy to go wrong. Eg over tightening. Thanks for this video. Keep up the good work mate!
you need a tap spanner mate - looks like the tool for removing spark plugs. it fits over the long screw and tightens the nut - there is no other way to get it tight enough to stop it rocking around - unless you got stranglers hands! get one online for a few pounds. Good luck!
Good video. Only problem - cartridge prices. Here in New Zealand - a replacement cartridge is $140 (no warranty unless installed by a plumber), a new tap is $100 (comes with 5 year warranty for DIY install). Guess what option I went for.
Have you never heard of eBay? A quick search finds a ceramic mixer cartridge for $5.83 including postage. You can pay $13.95 if you feel the cheaper one might be inferior.
iconoclad Good idea. Except that when I have a broken/leaky cartridge I can't really wait for an item to be delivered from the US or China. So it's a trip to the local home improvement store instead.
Ha ha. “All you gotta do is change the cartridge.” After jackhammering off the lever and plastic pseudo-metal cap because mineral deposits have cemented them in. And a quarter stick of dynamite for good measure. But great detailed video.
I went to my local plumbing supply shop to buy, what I thought I needed which was a new washer for my leaking mixer tap. I was told that it was better to buy a new tap. They didn’t mention the cartridge. Fortunately, I didn’t believe them and watched your video. Bought a new cartridge at another plumbing supply shop and it worked. Thank you so much for posting this video. Kate
Anybody knows how to open a Monda kitchen mixer tap ? It has the mixer sitting horizontal (on the side) and there is no plastic cap to hide the Allen screw. Instead, I can unscrew the handle and there is an Allen screw with that holds the handle. If I unscrew that screw, there is nothing behind it. Yet the top does not come apart. I could not see any other Allen screws elsewhere.
Why is yours like my tap , loose , it rocks all over the place, Any way of tightening it up ,and could you explain what a large screw with a nut on it does underneath the tap, thanks mate. great job .
Just discovered that whoever put in our kitchen tap also glued the stem to the tap head arm instead of just using the screw. So couldn't take it off without breaking it. Cowboys in all industries.
I installed today a new tap because the old one was leaking. The problem is that the new is very noisy. Did I do something wrong? I tried to uninstall it and install it again 2-3 times but the noise remains the same. The new tap is a 40mm Naijie and looks exactly the same as the old one.
I'm trying to do this just now but as others have stated below, I can't get the top bit off. I've unscrewed the grub screw with an allen key but its just not budging - any tips? Thanks
thanks mate , I did not even need a part it was a small bit of lime scale in the seal got rid of it and great good as new saved getting a plumber at the exorbitant prices they charge. Cheers again
Is there any other causes of drips? My new tap started leaking a month after installation. I changed the cartridge and 4 hours later it started dripping again. I disassembled and checked the sealing ring, it was fine, as was the face the o ring seats on. Bloody annoyed as the tap and the cartridge are not cheap.
Hi, your video was very useful..but my tap is a (Ultra Series 2 Mono basin mixer) which has a mid swivel spout and taps iether side. I just cant get them off.. you used a Alan key and pulled off the tap. is this what I should do? any help would be great!! regards KAYVON
Wow. I stand corrected and humbly apologise. It's not really that bad though. Maybe the bathroom echo and average recording is making the problem worse than it really is? Anyway, wasn't a useful video for me since my 25 year old Dorf tap is too old to even be fixed anyway.
Good, clear demonstration - thanks. The only thing I found a bit weird was that you didn't do anything about the wobbling of the mixer. It would drive me crazy :).
Awesome job mate!, just wandering is there a quality difference when you buy a new cartridge of bunnings compared to a high end bathroom supplier like Cass Brothers? i was looking at a watermark brand from bunnings and "Fix-a-tap" from cass brothers
Thanks for posting this video. This shows how to "replace" the cartridge, but can the old cartridge be repaired? Is it just a matter of pulling the cartridge apart and re-greasing the flat surfaces that slide against each other?
Thanks a lot. My screw inside the tap needed to be removed with a screwdriver, not Allen key. I couldn't tell because of all the grime/scale covering it! Now I just need a big enough spanner!
Excellent instructional video! I hope the rest of the channel videos follow suit. Be nice to do a follow up video for mixers that use two individual flick "taps" for hot and cold.
Thanks for the great video @blokesonabudget for sharing your video on how to replace the cartridge and repair a leaking flick mixer trip with us. Your plumbing instructions are easy to follow and more convenient.
Great presentation! Whilst I have my tap undone, is there a solution I can use to clean the components so they look shiny and new? Also, I have an extending spout with retractable hose, what can I do to clean the showering head and get the calcium build-up off?
Well done bloke. I just tightened the brass locknut up and that fixed the leak. Obviously not enough pressure on the blue O rings and the water was getting past them.. Cheers
Can I install mixer tap on a basin that only have cold water supply (only cold water, no hot water)? I want to know how to connect the mixer tap (that looks like your video) to only cold water. No hot water supply. Can I leave the hot water hose from the tap unconnected. Thanks
Jason L Not sure how it's connected exactly, but my workplace bathroom sink has this setup - cold only. If you push it to the Hot side, the flow stops completely.
Great Video! It's exactly what i was looking for, but now I'm wondering whether I could possibly get away with just reseating the cartridge instead of buying a new one which I'll probably never be able to find??
Just found your video! I have the same faucet (Grohe Concetto). Put this into keywords for people like me to find it. And I had to order a back tap spanner from UK (into US) to do this....
Thanks a lot... I've been trying to sort my leak out for months and now after watching your video I've finally got the thing apart. I'll be able to get it sorted today.
