How to fix a leaking kitchen tap
Don't waste water! In this video, I attempt to fix a leaking kitchen faucet. The tap is a 90 degree type, with no hot and cold water mixer, so it's a relatively easy fix.
First, turn off the water at the stopcock under the sink. If you can't find it, then you should turn off the water at the mains.
Then, back at the tap, you need to pry out the little chrome cap at the back of the tap. Use a small screwdriver. Remember to cover all your sinkholes! If the little cap falls in there you will never see it again :)
Once the little cap has been removed, you will be able to see a tiny grub screw. Loosen this with a hex or Allen key (link below if you don't have one).
The faucet cover should be able to slide out, exposing the brass cartridge inside.
Loosen this cartridge with an adjustable wrench, and put in a replacement cartridge. You can buy tap brass cartridges in Malaysia at Shopee or Lazada (links below). For my tap, I made sure they were the 90-degree type. And make sure that it turns the correct way following your tap. For example, if you use your right hand to open the tap by turning it downwards, that means you need an anti-clockwise cartridge.
Also make sure your get the spare part with the correct length and diameter. You will need to measure yours to make sure. The cost is only around RM10-15.
After that, tighten the cartridge, replace the cover, tighten the grub screw, and press the little cap back on.
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Buy Replacement Quarter Turn Cartridge for Kitchen Tap from Shopee Malaysia: invol.co/cl2kbzn
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This was so helpful. You just saved me a very expensive visit from the plumber for something i did myself in less than five minutes! Thanks!
Thanks. Fixed my tap after 8 months after looking for a fix.
@Vijayjayabalan1409
9 күн бұрын
Share the link for the fix
Thank u, was looking for this 😊, this modern style seems to need replacement every few months, the old school turn style is far more durable
Amazing! Exactly the type of fix i was looking for! Thanks ❤
Music reminds me of the adult films we used to watch secretly in 90s . Nostalgic 😂
Very helpful When undoing cartridge Should held tap and undo cartridge with adjustable spanner Never the less very helpful video
@Recommenddotmy
Жыл бұрын
Hard to do that when one hand recording :)
Thanks for this, it helped !
Helped me today! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this video
Thanks a lot. I fixed my leaking tap..
thank you po sa idea naayos kuna lababako
I have no clue how to fix it. It means a lot. Thanks for ur guidance.
@Recommenddotmy
Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
Managed to bring the old tap to the hardware store but the catridge they were selling were too long. Had to purchase a new tap. Might try mr diy next time.
Actually some recommendations i saw is change a rubber ring only.
@maly2ts408
10 ай бұрын
I expect they are neoprene not rubber but where can you get them from
@Golden_Mind.
3 ай бұрын
@@maly2ts408 Do you get that (rubber ring) from any local or online store. I need it.
@parythebunny4465
Ай бұрын
I tried rubber only, but rubber quality is not available good in market
Well explained, thanks....
Thanks bruh😊
Nicely done
Very useful. But how to repair for molding with screw type on cap method
Just helped me win a argument with the mrs get in there my son💪🏾
Thank you very much. This was quite helpful.
Excellent 👍👍👌
Thanks is very helpful . sir.(the cold colour with tap that is open n close is bad to take out from the tap 🙆
Alenkey size sepandi please Super explain sir
Thank you.
I am like moving n shaking my body on BGM and watching how to fix a tap.
@Recommenddotmy
5 ай бұрын
💃
thank you
Useful bro
thanks dear
What did you fix ? Replaced the spindle.but you did nothing
Nice vedeo
Thanks alot......ALLAH BLESS U
i have a same problem, i got stuck by the cartridge unscrew step, it too stubborn any method i can unscrew it thanks for your time 🙏
Allen key where we will get?
Great
I can’t find the cover to unscrew the cap. Where could it be?
This is awesome. Do you mind sharing where we can get the replacement cartridge ?
@Recommenddotmy
5 ай бұрын
You can get from shopee. Just search for "tap valve replacement brass"
@johnwong8323
5 ай бұрын
@@Recommenddotmy Thanks ! Are they all standard size ?
@Recommenddotmy
5 ай бұрын
@@johnwong8323 There are a few different diameters. You need to measure your old part so you know what to buy for the new item. Mine was 24mm diameter. You can see more here tap-cartridges.com/how-to-measure-ceramic-mixer-tap-cartridges/
tq
Ok good...
Pp of faucet cartridge?
Very Helpful 👍 Thanks a lot...🤗 #Thestarhome
I can't get the cover off smh
Great once I’d turned the sound off!
May I ask what is the size of the adjustable spanner you used? Thx.
you held the adjustable wrench wrongly if the spindle nut was more tight the wrench head could have broken or bent.
Is this a Showy-brand faucet?
Hindi nkatulong. Kanina may kulay blue pa, taz bigla nawala. Yun ang importanteng part kung pano yun tamggalin at palitan. Hindi i formative..sobrang short cut. Yung importanteng part pa ang nawala. Sayang ang panood ko.
8 H8
Can hardly appreciate the music. I'm sorry.
Scam. This is not fixing but replace new one.
@Recommenddotmy
Жыл бұрын
And by that method, the kitchen tap is not leaking anymore . . 😁 What a fix! 💪🔥
@ryvegamingph8574
3 ай бұрын
Bobo
Change that taps disc