How to renew the cartridge in a single lever mixer tap

[@cmcauley26]

Al, just wanted to say that you're a star and a lifesaver all rolled into one. I'm sure I speak for the majority on here in saying that your videos have got us all out of a few sticky situations. The least I can do is say thank you, much appreciated and keep up the good work. I watch all your videos regardless if I have that problem or not. All very informative. Thank you.

[@dereton33]

You are very welcome. Thanks for your very kind comments, I am not much of a star really, just an ordinary guy, that`s all.

[@bodonicated]

Really appreciate you doing this video. Loving your style and explanations- cheers.

[@kubaale]

I watched other videos, but by far, this was the one that really helped me clearly, and I succeeded. Thanks from Montreal, Canada.

[@dereton33]

Great to hear!

[@DarrenGlen]

Thank you ! i stared at our little water filter tap for days trying to figure this out. It didnt have the little grub cover it was sealed there, but i finally figured out that you unscrew the little stick handle and hidden behind it is the allen key grub screw which dis-assembled the whole thing like you then show. You got me started with this vid thanks again! legend!

[@dereton33]

No problem Darren.

[@ChrisAddicott]

Thank you for this video which completely demystified how these taps work. I followed your directions and was able to replace the faulty cartridge with a new one from my local hardware store.

[@dereton33]

Great 👍

[@HammerRocks]

This is perfect. Great guide. My current home has a gooseneck style mixer tap on my kitchen sink and I've never replaced a washer (or cartridge) on these types of taps before, thus I didn't know where the washer was located. I didn't even know in these types of taps they're called "cartridge". Your video has given me a good guide on where to start. Thanks for making this video.

[@dereton33]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daganagdaganagian3132]

Finally someone is posting a detailed, well explanation , useful,video Thank you thank you 🙏

[@dereton33]

You are welcome!

[@onettleton]

Thanks for taking the time to put these videos together, they've really helped me out doing our house up in recent weeks.

[@dereton33]

Great to hear!

[@anitagoswami1089]

Thank you so much for giving us such useful information. I had my tap leaking for months and couldn't figure how to fix it. I knew it needed a washer replacement but didn't know how to access it. Because of your this video I fixed it in 10 minutes. Thanks a bunch 👍🏼

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@raymondlobo2473]

Well done dear. So professional, and still presented in such a friendly and down to earth manner. I learnt to now fix these types of kitchen taps. God bless you and your family. Raymond Lobo

[@dereton33]

Thank you so much 😊

[@smithr179]

You are a star. Huge thanks for a really clear easy to follow video. Much appreciated 😊

[@dereton33]

Thanks for watching!

[@delsurmusic]

Thanks to your video I was able to fix the faucet, thank you very much for sharing, your time and knowledge!

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@damionbaines4843]

Tap is working again, thanks for taking the time to post.

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@wrybread]

Thank you from San Francisco! The lever on our kitchen sink faucet gradually became super stiff to the point that I was considering extending the lever, ha. Then I found your video so I opened it up and removed the cartridge and put it back in and now somehow without me having done much the faucet works perfectly again. I don't know exactly why but I'll take it! And thanks again! And for anyone else coming this way, the allen screw wasn't visible for me, it was pointed straight down. I just tried different allen keys until I found the right one by feel. It was either the 2mm or 2.5mm allen key that did it.

[@dereton33]

Visited San Francisco back in 2018, loved it there.

[@mikeroberts8412]

Thanks for taking the time to put this together, very useful, cheers

[@dereton33]

No worries!

[@nileshdesai6138]

Thank you so much for this video, you not only saved me so much money but learnt an extra skill.

[@dereton33]

You are welcome!

[@LittleBear090610]

Thank you so much! You saved us a bundle on a plumber!

[@dereton33]

You are welcome!

[@supergran62]

Awesome. Thanks for the help. Managed to do it all by myself. Saved a plumber call out. 🙃

[@dereton33]

Great job!

[@peterlavercombe9355]

Thanks mate! I thought it was going to be a big job but you made me feel confident enough to do the job.

[@dereton33]

No problem

[@kylepnd]

Legend. Definitely saved myself money for this one.

[@dereton33]

That`s great.

[@barbarafeltham2588]

Thank you so much! I'm now willing to have a go at changing the cartridge myself!

[@dereton33]

Go for it!

[@emilysmith764]

Thank you so much! I was a bit nervous for my first time pulling apart a tap but you laid it out very simply!

[@dereton33]

You're so welcome!

[@elmernovak2203]

Thank you for all the information you were very thorough and quick

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@oli230]

My tap needs sorting, its gone stiff I cant change from hot to cold easily, rather than leaking but this was helpful. I might get away with some lubrication perhaps but if not its a new cartridge if i can get one. Thank you for your wonderful video.

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped

[@johnbassett5407]

Thanks for sharing. I notice you don't use any plumbers tape on the locking nut. My tap leeks at the lever, I'm just wondering if that's the problem or that the cartridge locking nut has not been tightened enough.

[@dereton33]

Do try it it, normally does nothing.

[@myvoice007]

Our tap is quite similar and was confused how to take it apart. Thanks for this

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@khanimania]

Thxx this tap was giving a pain, found ur video tht solve the issue. Thzz

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@coppingtonfarnham7731]

I was going to change the cartridge on my Mirabelle Ravenel, with cartridge MIR507348N because of dripping. There is not much clearance with the sort-of ball joint and handle that rotates on it, so crud like limescale and food crud can build-up in that area, preventing complete closure of the handle. I doused the area with glass cleaner and wiped 4-5 times, and the handle was able to close more tightly and that eliminated the dripping. This is an excellent video if in fact the cartridge needs changing.

[@dereton33]

Thanks for the info.

[@AbidHussain-kz9ts]

Our tap is identical to the one on your video - but it doesn't have the pop out thing where the Allen key fits!

[@dereton33]

Check for a hidden one, or you can try just levering it off.

[@peterdavies7987]

I see you turned the mains off - this is the cold water feed of course. But what about the hot ? I have a similar Hansgrohe tap.

[@dereton33]

If you have a combi boiler then the hot goes off as well. I f you have an F and E system then you will have to turn off the cold feed to the cylinder. Normally a red handle gate valve next to the cylinder.

[@sunkat76]

Hell. nice video. Thank you. Is this the Jeroni Swan tap by Pegler? Looks very similar. Our's is and it is dripping from half way down where the neck screws into the mount. It was a push fit and wasn't right from the minute the plumber fitted it. If I could I would take out the Blanco sink that comes with a pre-drilled 35mm hole and put in plain pillar separate taps. noithing wrong with the sink but there is not enough room to drill holes in it.

[@dereton33]

Maybe get a new sink top capable of putting in the pillar taps. Worth it in the long run. Pillar taps are far better.

[@sunkat76]

@@dereton33 Thank you so much! I think I will go for the compression type as I hear they are better than ceramic cartridges.

[@nayandave2651]

I've got the exact same tap and the hot water doesn't run on, so I'll try the cartridge first thanks to this video.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@desmindw]

Thanks for nice clear demo

[@dereton33]

No problem!

[@ratchriat1716]

like you said al every tap is different thanks for sharing this information with us .

[@dereton33]

Thanks Ratch. Keep well mate.

[@mansoorhussain1797]

The camera quality is fantastic. I hope that you are keeping well.

[@dereton33]

Thanks Mansoor, we are both well. Thanks for the good wishes.

[@carlton24801000]

Is that your earth wire connected to your plumbing?

[@dereton33]

Yes.

[@evieemaya88]

Great video. How do you rate this tap, seems like you had to change the cartridge after a year of owning? Do you recommend.it or would you have bought another brand now in hindsight? Thanks

[@dereton33]

It is still performing well, I did not have to change the cartridge in this tap I was just using it as a demo on how to do it. There was nothing wrong with it.

[@sbachm]

I agree with comments below....it was a big help to me. My tap was extremely similar to the one in the demo, so it was perfect for me.

[@dereton33]

Great.

[@rabmcgregor3557]

Found your video and thought it's not as complex as I first thought, but on closer inspection the little plug to give you access to the Allen screw holding the lever on is non existent in my tap?? Back to the drawing board for me but when I do finally get inside I won't be worried by what I find now thanks for the video 👍

[@dereton33]

Some are just pull off, others the top may be fixed, with no way off.

[@rabmcgregor3557]

@@dereton33 be just my luck to pull it and find it's fixed and I've ripped my tap in two

[@andrewfielden284]

Great video. Thanks for the Allen key tip. I was wondering how to get into this thing.

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@gabrielcarota1885]

Out Fix e Goose Neck it start to popup

[@pauljackson9519]

I have a single lever mixer tap. It's not dripping. It seems to be working well. However, when I turn the hot water valve off, some cold water still comes out of the hot side. And when I turn the cold water valve off, some hot water still comes out of the cold side. Not much, but some. Is that normal? Or is the mixer valve supposed to completely separate hot and cold? In other words, with the cold water valve shut off, should there be no water whatsoever coming out of the cold side?

[@dereton33]

There should be nothing. The cartridge is faulty.

[@pauljackson9519]

@@dereton33 thanks very much. I'll take a look at it now. The frustrating thing is that the tap and sink were just replaced a few months ago. I guess the cartridge was faulty, or maybe they installed it wrong.

[@macweasylistening]

Great video. I notice it is a VIMMERN Tap from IKEA. Does anyone know the specifications of a replacement cartridge, it's not on the IKEA website as far as I can see.

[@dereton33]

Sorry can't help you.

[@richy2k1]

Hi there,I have a tap similar to this except the spout looks like a spring/slinky and can be moved about as a spray. Water has begun spraying out of the bit where the spout meets the solid section shown in this video. Do you happen to have any advice or videos on how to fix this? I can’t find any way to open the tap up to see inside. The model isn’t clear but it looks like the Deva Slinky 118. Thanks a lot

[@dereton33]

I do have a video somewhere on my channel. It might not be your tap though.

[@Hoobel]

My cartridge is the exact same in the video. What is it called and where to buy please? UK

[@dereton33]

It is just called a tap cartridge. Amazon or Ebay do them.

[@woosheroes494]

Life saver! Much appreciated for your time and wisdom.

[@dereton33]

You are so welcome!

[@cmhtw94]

Thanks for the vid - have successfully swapped out the cartridge following a leak however, I'm still getting a slight leak. I've tightened the retaining nut but to no avail. Any advice from the group very welcome.

[@dereton33]

Some times you just have to give in and get new taps.

[@cmhtw94]

@@dereton33 thanks for the reply - agreed. That will be my next action 👍

[@shaunmcgee4204]

Hi Dereton33, I replaced the dripping cartridge in my single lever mixer tap as per instructions, but I’m afraid the drip is still happening. Do you think I will need to replace the entire tap please? Thanks in advance.

[@dereton33]

Hi Shaun, yes if it has not cured the drip then a new tap is the only answer.

[@shaunmcgee4204]

@@dereton33 Thanks for letting me know, much appreciated.

[@local_authority]

Thanks for the video mate really helpful

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@LC-qi5ff]

Uber helpful. Thank you sir

[@dereton33]

You are welcome

[@wollywotsit]

Al I coming down your way for a holiday in 2 weeks with a toddler, any recommendations of nice places? When can we drop toddler off for jan to baby sit

[@dereton33]

I think you might find Jan will suddenly be working or something, ha ha. Tegnmouth right around to Brixham is all really nice.

[@ngocmailuong140]

thank you very much your video very helpful

[@dereton33]

You are welcome!

[@MetalAlien29]

Excellent, tyvm for your uploaded vid, helps us out 🤘🏼

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@pb9926]

That tap will probably start dripping now Al after you've taken it apart 😁 or is it just me who has that kind of bad luck ! 👍

[@dereton33]

You and me both!

[@loafersheffield]

Of all the tap designs, those are the ones that I hate the most. The retaining ring hex can be so thin that when they seize up, they are really easy to crack or round off. I'd always advise to get twin head mono mixers.

[@geoffreybroom2645]

Am I right in thinking that turning the mains water off won’t stop the hot feed to the tap if you have a hot water storage tank fed from the cold storage tank in the loft, unless the cold tank is run dry?

[@dereton33]

Yes that`s correct.

[@geoffreybroom2645]

dereton33 Enjoy the Bank Holiday. Hope it’s not been too busy in Dawlish over the last few weeks.

[@user-xc9et7ri7n]

Thanks mate, big help

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@MrDbone75]

Good afternoon to you sir from wellington Somerset

[@dereton33]

Hello there! Welcome along.

[@stevenrobinson5284]

Hi my tap has no grub screw for the actual lever .. do you have any ideas.. Please an thank you..

[@dereton33]

They may be just pull off ones .Tap gently with a hammer.

[@MisterMooo]

New camera looks great

[@dereton33]

Thanks a good upgrade I reckon.

[@jasoncox4088]

thanks - great insight. Now I have an idea what to expect..... I've got the cartridge/cassette, just need to find the right allen key.

[@dereton33]

Best of luck!

[@iheggis86]

I have a two spout, two handled three way mixer tap (hot cold & filtered cold) (filtered cold comes out small spout, hot & cold flows through large mixer spout) when I turn on any of the taps a small stream of water comes out the opposing spout. Would replacing the cartridge fix this?

[@dereton33]

Not always, but cheapest option.

[@ivindandresen7443]

Great video!

[@dereton33]

Thanks for the visit

[@stevemartin2992]

Hi ace video but can i ask i have similar tap which is leaking but i have no screw to undo to remove the outer casing any idea's ?

[@dereton33]

They may just pull off, some do not have screws, also try turning them in case they are threaded on.

[@Batman-nz2ue]

I used 2mm allen/hex key from a set in bunnings. But I should've bought the cartridge repair kit, it comes with an allen key, also used a 30mm adjustable wrench to repair a kitchen mixer tap (I think the nut measured 28mm). Remember bois/gals, you must screw on the nut super tight, have a stream of cold water running to test as you tighten.

[@dereton33]

Cheers batman. Robin.

[@johnnykay8261]

Good stuff mate job well done, cheers

[@dereton33]

Thanks 👍

[@chocablock]

Hi - we have a smeg imola single lever tap and after the little screw is removed the actual lever at the side of the tap will not budge. Can you please help?

[@dereton33]

Spray with WD 40 then give it a tap with a light hammer in the direction it comes off.

[@chocablock]

@@dereton33 thank you very much x

[@SoulandAngels]

Thank you so much! I had no idea about these 😊

[@dereton33]

You are so welcome!

[@sali6120]

How do you tighten the mixer tap that has 2 levers on each side cold and hot. The lever is loose…. HELP!

[@dereton33]

Should be a hidden screw under a chrome cover to tighten it.

[@chrishunt8557]

Top man thanks dave!

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@sameer19871987]

Thank you.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@jguk2597]

My tap hasn’t got a grub screw!! Any ideas?

[@dereton33]

Pull up the top as hard as you can.

[@GaryBeck-b7o]

What size is the Allen wrench?

[@dereton33]

2 mm . There are all different for every make of tap so it might not fit yours. Best get a small set.

[@aslamparvez2156]

My tap doesn't have the screw at the bottom on the lever... How would you take of the section??

[@dereton33]

Some do not come apart at all. Yours could be a pull off one, if it wont come off then its fixed.

[@jonnygti]

Camera upgrade? I noticed a big step up in video quality. Your other videos were always abit blurry, even when watching in HD, I didn’t want to say anything and sound rude! Now it’s spot on 👍🏻 Thanks for the video too, we’ve got the same kind of kitchen tap, got it from Aldi a few years ago, still going strong with no drips, great to know how to sort it out should it start dripping 👍🏻

[@dereton33]

Thanks Jonathan, yes the camera has made a huge difference every one seems to have made a comment on the new video quality.

[@sunnychowdhry]

Thank you Sir

[@dereton33]

Most welcome

[@sjmcgarrie]

Thank you very much fella... you are a star :-)

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@markbaker8601]

Thanks good tip

[@dereton33]

No problem!

[@chocablock]

@@dereton33 Hi - we have a Smeg IMOLA single lever tap and the lever will not come off (the little screw is easily removed). We would be extremely grateful for any assistance please. Many thanks in advance x

[@bonypp]

The best sweet guy out there .

[@dereton33]

Thank you.

[@ponymoore6140]

Thank you

[@dereton33]

You're welcome

[@sanjayp2683]

How long did the hapilife cartridge last?

[@dereton33]

Still going strong. 3 years now.

[@sanjayp2683]

@@dereton33 I ordered the Bristan version, little more expensive but seems quality. Hopefully it's easy to fit. Ordered myself the tommy bars too.

[@bandzzzz4s]

My little white thing inside is broken what should I do

[@dereton33]

Get a new cartridge.

[@bandzzzz4s]

@@dereton33 so I don't have to replace the entire faucet?

[@robertsmithshair4199]

so no washer? i will need to repace the whole cartridge then...

[@dereton33]

Yes.

[@robertsmithshair4199]

@@dereton33thank you. Little damage to the shroud as didn’t realise it was plastic and didn’t rewatch the video with your screwdriver technique 🤦🏻‍♂️ However this will be hidden and lesson learnt Off to get replacement hardware now- thanks so much for making this video 🙏🏻

[@strikemaster1]

Was a whole lot simpler in the old days.

[@dereton33]

Sure was.

[@AshwanikumarSainiARTER]

Which company tap is that?

[@dereton33]

Gnome

[@jeffreywood4240]

The plumber wanted $50, to do this, plus parts. TRUST ME, If I can do it, ANYONE can, Ten minutes max, and most of that was figuring out the right allen wrench size. Super easy.

[@dereton33]

That`s great.

[@lomas66]

You turned the cold supply off, what about the hot?

[@mistermartin82]

I think he has a combi, in which case turning off cold turns off hot too

[@lomas66]

OK, thanks. I have a conventional boiler and hot water cylinder so will also have to isolate the hot feed.

[@dereton33]

Yes you will.

[@lomas66]

Thanks Al, keep the pearls of wisdom coming 👍

[@Turbo20qq]

Thank u...Legend

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@jjgoldstein7310]

You’ll be able to pop some nail varnish on them thumb nails now, I wouldn’t grow them any longer.

[@dereton33]

Good idea my daughter is a nail technician.

[@RG-gt8fs]

Thanks. Now if I can just find a replacement cartridge for an Ikea faucet.

[@dereton33]

Good luck with that one.

[@bernadinecantrick-brooks1075]

Thanks

[@dereton33]

No problem

[@jasonchen7342]

thanks mate

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@harshilshah6630]

hi sir i am working on a app idea for my uni project i wanted your help if u can

[@dereton33]

How can I help you?

[@harshilshah6630]

@@dereton33 Thankyou for your reply

[@harshilshah6630]

@@dereton33 so i have an app idea which will help people and plumbers to make the the process of repair more easy with the help of smartglasses

[@harshilshah6630]

@@dereton33 i need to talk to about the idea and how wanted your feedback on it, so how can i contact u

[@711honved]

I dropped a bathroom tap cartridge in descaler & flushed it through. Put it back together & the leak had stopped.

[@dereton33]

Thanks for the tip.

[@mda5003]

So much easier and a lot cheaper when all you needed was a tap washer....

[@dereton33]

Yes I know, how easy was it then.

[@divisorplot]

thx the audio foreground cloud loud noisy music on moist audio an annoying health hazard signal to noise quiet on the set stills the troubled sea/see

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@maxfrere4871]

Thanks m8,for that 👍👌💪❤️,Suffolk

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍