How to Install Quarter Turn Taps

Disassemble your quarter new taps starting by removing the handle with your allen key and then unscrew the dress flange
Now this next part is CRUCIAL! make sure that you separate the Locking Nut from the Ceramic Cartridge Spindle as shown here.
This is what your parts should look like.
IMPORTANT!
This nylon seal at the base of the ceramic cartridge MUST be able to seal against the existing tap seat.
This is why the ceramic cartridge spindle and the locking nut need to be separated prior to installation.
Screw in the ceramic cartridge by hand until it reaches the tap seat. Then gently tighten with a spanner at about the same strength you would use to turn off a tap. Place the fibre washer over and then tighten on the lock nut firmly with a spanner. Screw your dress flange into the locking nut this only has to be tightened by hand. Place the handle into your desired position and fasten using the allen key.
Press the chrome caps into the screw holes. You can now turn on your water supply at the mains.
Check for any leaks and test your new quarter turn taps.

[@michaelmckenna66]

Fantastic video! So simple to follow. I replaced all of my old taps with new quarter turn taps in about an hour following this step by step video :-) A million thanks!

[@010trance]

Thank you! I wasted 30min not knowing what I'm doing wrong, then watched this video - I did not know I needed to separate the locking nut from the spindle.

[@Xylarr]

Awesome video. I was worried that there was not even such a thing as a retrofit ceramic disc tap - but this has shown me how they work and how to install them.

[@tedlahm5740]

clear concise information.

[@rossbrumby1957]

Thanks for the tips, just bought a pair (new) from the scrap metal yard along with a swag of other new taps a plumbing shop ditched. No boxes or instructions with demo models! Just finished installing- you saved me from filling the wall with water, cheers!

[@johnhudsont4061]

Thanks heaps for posting this video, I bought a pair of Shaw & Mason basin top assemblies from the Big Green Shed today. Easy to install according to their website. They came in a neat package but with no instructions and wondered why they didn't fit properly 'cos I didn't know about the CRUCIAL lock nut. I was ready to return them until I saw your video, still relevant in 2019 :-)

[@Spoonfork1]

Great Video. Simple and to the point.

[@ABDToolsUK]

Good video, but if you find the headnut is stuck fast, look out for the easy tapslitter, makes it so much easier.

[@thealchemist5376]

Cheers for the tip and tutorial

[@spitsparrow]

no mention of if the taps need to be in the on or off position when installing. Isn't this crucial? I was told if it's in the off position when screwing in - the whole thing won't seal. Is this true? ive followed your method and still get leaks. Its not sealing at the back for some reason

[@MikeLeePhoto]

Hi just replaced my ensuite sink taps with new ceramic ones. Taps are fine however when the cold tap is turned water leaks from the base of the hot tap. I have reseated both taps prior to re installation. Any ideas?

[@erwin734]

Thankssss

[@katmansbridge2914]

you didn't explain how crucial it was to ensure the "spindle"? remained locked, and did not twist with the lock nut, and how to do this, or how to ensure the tap handles end up in the same position on both sides....

[@samhatchwork]

great simple video, thanks heaps!

[@hungrywolf4903]

why some videos go over 10 minutes to show this, is beyond me

[@dinakarsoul]

The background music is irritating

[@TD-op8ti]

Hi Ross, I bought a set of two 1/4 turn basin tap, I have followed instruction as you done perfectly but it's was not working. I think the tap seat function replaced for the old washer function, isn't it? My set bought it with NO TAP SEAT. Can you instruct me how to do it properly please? Thanks Heaps