How to Fix a Dripping Tap

[@carolduvall3367]

Yes! "You forgot to mention that after you twist off the initial handle, there is a small “female head” hex screw that gets removed before you pull the main assembly off." We were trying everything to pull off the assembly. We even took the whole faucet off. Then we saw another video that mentioned the hex screw. Thanks to both videos! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYSmXpqMjKiUfacsi=pjgkFuPPtsD3RoUk

[@alovemadehome]

Hope Your comment would help the others! I`ll make it highlighted 🙂

[@AnandSingh-uw1qe]

Worked for me, thanks for posting this DIY tip. You saved me parts and labour charges, you are amazing

[@alovemadehome]

@@AnandSingh-uw1qe That's very pleasant to read, thank You 😊

[@LeondeBruyn-dp6by]

I'll watch this video all day, just for the lovely music.

[@alovemadehome]

At Your pleasure 😀

[@cchen9062]

I was having same issue recently, and I found out that similar cartridges can be purchased in most plumbing stores. Apparently the cartridges are very similar to the hot and cold water stem cartridges for the the sink faucet.

[@alovemadehome]

They definitely are, and purchasing a new one would solve the problem for more years than repairing the old one. But we`re not looking for easy way out 😉

[@DOLRED]

Ladies hands' say it all, especially with that music!!! I skipped the cleaning and used HVAC tape bits to boost the push on the seat gasket--as described. It works!!!! I am guessing 90% of drip cases are due to a "Lazy" seat gasket. The ceramic discs are fine. Cost of repair $000. Many Thanks--this is the only video with this repair. The rest are to replace the valve. 😁

[@fahmietalife]

Thanks mate i was wondering how to remove the valve assembly, never thought i just need to remove the handle lol. I just clean everything with good old WD40 and install it back and the drip is gone. Thanks again.

[@alovemadehome]

Yes, sometimes a good old deep clean is the best solution!

[@sagittar3407]

The video YT showed me as I search. Thank you and I will do this to my dripping faucet that started yesterday.

[@alovemadehome]

Wish You happy repairs!

[@EricStrauss-uh8du]

Thanks for the video. Unfortunately for me the leak only got smaller, still drips every 10s. The red rubber is really soft and thats probably why.

[@alovemadehome]

@@EricStrauss-uh8du Hey Eric, I'd try to put more layers of the tape (in the video there are 2 stripes, if You have noticed), even up to three. Although, if the situation is that bad, then it wouldn't last long anyway and, I'm afraid, the cartridge is to be replaced in that case 😕

[@michaelsawizky]

Worked as described in the video. Thank you so much!

[@alovemadehome]

Happy to help 🙂

[@DPolitis]

Definitely solved my problem! Nice!!

[@bryancheah8177]

Thanks for your help! 😊

[@alovemadehome]

Happy to help! 😊

[@johne.stinson9759]

helped solve my leak. Many thanks...!!

[@alovemadehome]

Happy to help!

[@randychiuuu]

Great video. Thank you!

[@ultraali453]

Love the reference to Depeche Mode at the end :)

[@alovemadehome]

Should've followed the "reach out and touch faith" 😅

[@luispelaezbover]

Worked great thx!

[@alovemadehome]

@@luispelaezbover Happy to help!

[@ultraali453]

Thanks, it worked!

[@alovemadehome]

My pleasure

[@clydecash5659]

You forgot to mention that after you twist off the initial handle, there is a small “female head” hex screw that gets removed before you pull the main assembly off.

[@alovemadehome]

Thank You for mentioning that! Yes, it might be on some assemblies, but there are no additional screws on this particular tap in the video.

[@clydecash5659]

Finally got around to trying this but as I feared, the water gets on the tape and it just ends up sliding out of place. I think I just need to get an entire new setup. I forget the brand but what trash it is to leak like this.

[@alovemadehome]

Just saw Your comment. The cartridge in the video has a groove, the upper disk is fixed in the groove immovably, it doesn`t move on its own, it moves with the valve`s handle (if You know what I mean) and the electric tape is stuck in this groove, between the disk and the handle. You can see the groove at 2.22 min. You are right, the quality of the goods produced nowadays is not meant for serving for a lifetime like it used to be decades ago. But also the quality of the water makes an impact. Wish You good luck with buying stuff of a good quality and fun with repairs 😊

[@rathodstreaming88]

Does anyone know the part number for the cartridge? I've tried this method with cartridges before and they always start leaking again. It's more time effective to just replace.

[@alovemadehome]

Hey. There are a lot of different cartridges of different sizes (even if they look the same 😅) Here is a very detailed description of valve cartridges: tap-cartridges.com/how-to-measure-ceramic-mixer-tap-cartridges/ Hope You'll find here what You've been looking for 🙂

[@jackjune156]

excellent

[@alovemadehome]

Thank you 🙂

[@youssefelancari1225]

I will up my cap 🎓💪💪💪you are amazing

[@alovemadehome]

🙂 Thank You

[@alexsuprun450]

Done. Thanks a lot.

[@alovemadehome]

Glad I could help 🙂

[@playab0yyy]

Where do you buy Citric acid?

[@alovemadehome]

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[@leesteven7084]

You put gasket electric tape I can't see clear you put back the tape on the top or the bottom?...

[@alovemadehome]

I guess it could be called the top - faced to the valve, NOT between the ceramic discs. And try at first with one stripe, with two stripes it might be too tough to turn the valve.

[@nate5520]

What's the purpose of the electrical tape? Cant see what the tape will be touching but wouldn't water seep in with the electrical tape and get into the drinking water? Was trying to find a direct replacement but the only one that was similar was the Kohler from home depot. Do u know if that one fits or know of one that does? Similar ones on Amazon appears to have fit/leak issues.

[@alovemadehome]

The electrical tape is an additional seal. In this particular cartridge the upper disk is fixed in the groove immovably, You can see the groove at 2.22 min. Here is a very detailed description of valve cartridges: tap-cartridges.com/how-to-measure-ceramic-mixer-tap-cartridges/ But, to make it sure, I`d just take the valve and find a similar one at a neighborhood hardware store.

[@pgabriel6776]

Why put electrical tape on the gasket?

[@alovemadehome]

@@pgabriel6776 We're putting electrical tape on the ceramic disks, not on the gasket. The electrical tape plays the role of the sealer, so that the water has no chance to go though the ceramic disks, when the water is shut off. I hope I was able to explain it somehow 😃

[@azeast]

Still dripping but at a much slower rate.

[@alovemadehome]

If You have done everything showed in the video, including descaling (or removing rust, or any other dirt particles from the valve), then I would add another stripe of electric tape. Otherwise, we have to admit, that things are aging and sometimes we just have to replace them 😕