How to repair a leaking flick mixer tap

Brass nut very tight hole unit is turning what to use to hold unit so unit won’t turn

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 video, many thanks... might there be a way to service/fix a failed cartridge! Maybe those two blue circles that seal so no more water drips out?

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.

Removed grub screw but the handle won’t come off ???

how loose was that tap on sink,nxt video he should do is hiw to fit tap on basin securely

Thank you very much

Thanks for the tip. Worked a treat

Legend. Cheers mate

Zucchetti R98103.8123 Ceramic Disc Mixer Tap Cartridge 38mm.. Reparable? Mine leaking

Thanks. Great help for me

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.

Great video, very well explained, well done

those lugs go in the "back corners" yeah? My tap is round.....no corners to be seen, I bought a new tap.

Just watched this video and it's a beauty. Good simple explanation/demonstration and best of all, no annoying Yankee accent. 👍😁

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.

I've got a cartridge like this but all the replacements available in Screwfix etc seem to be shorter. Is this a special type I need to look for?

Thank you

The nut was plastic and I was trying correctly but didn't come off. Thanks for this video I was goinf mad and the nut wa slowly disappearing.

Fantastic easy fix no callout fee thanks mate 👍👍👍

What if there’s no little cover?

920.00

Thank you : )

Thanks! I have a similar faucet from IKEA so this is helpful.

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!!!!

is it possible to replace the orings/and put on plumbers hydro seal threadlubricant? new cartridge is like $200

Brilliant mate, just explained plain and simple!

Great video. I note you are not afraid to use your adjustable spanner the wrong way. The solid jaw must always be the one you strain on...

Thank you, that was perfect

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

Very good video.

Legend bruv

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.

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When the cartridge comes out, water starts coming out from where it was what do I do

Why dontcha just replace the 0 rings ????

Great video. Followed advice and fixed my tap. Wasn’t exactly the same but having this guide really helped. Thanks.

Holy Moly!!.. Came to find out how to fix a tap but got distracted by the hottie! "DAYAM HE FINE!!

2019.. you made it easy. Ty

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?

Love your video mate

tq

How do I get to the lower section of the mixer tap if my leak is below the cartridge section please 👍

The pressure out of my mixer is terrible, plenty of pressure going in , are there any adjustments I can make to the tap to improve the outflow

i have a tap that looks the same, for some reason i cant take the top off . Do you know what make the faucet is?

Thanks mate, detailed and succinct.

Most of the time the mechanism works fine, the problem can be easily resolved by just replacing the rubber seals

Thanks for the clear explanation. You are a legend.

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.