Tools Needed: Small flat headed screwdriver (be careful if using sharp knife), philips screwdriver or allen key depending on tap design. . You don’t have to turn off your water to just remove a handle. But if proceeding to then remove your valve, turn off your water ! Pop-off the indicator. In order to prevent […]
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If your Kitchen Tap is dripping where the spout meets the base of the tap then usually a new set of O Rings should fix this problem. Please also make sure that it is not the Spout itself that is damaged or has a crack or pin holes. (more about pinholes below). DIY Guide for changing O […]
Just follow the 11 easy steps below to replace cartridge in your Single Lever Kitchen Tap: Step 1: Make sure to turn OFF the hot and cold water mains as otherwise water will come out of the side of your tap once you access the cartridge. Step 2: To remove the handle you must remove […]
Tools Needed: Usually 2mm or 2.5mm Allen key You don’t have to turn off your water to just remove a handle. But if proceeding to then remove your valve, turn off your water ! Locate Grub Screw: This is usually underneath the handle. Choose Right Size Key: Match Allen key to grub screw. Usually a […]
Ceramic disc valves are a common feature in modern kitchen taps due to their durability and reliability. We have put this guide together because over time, these valves may wear out or develop leaks, requiring replacement to restore the tap’s functionality. In this blog post, we will provide you with a comprehensive step-by-step guide on […]
Franke Triflow Olympus Spec sheet with part numbers. Connectors: 9.030617 – G ¼ m X ¼ Push fit connector – used to connect the green tube to the plastic housing 9.030618 – G ¼ m x 3/8 Push fit connector – used to connect the blue tube to the plastic housing Tubing: 9.280403 green tube […]
Franke Triflow Doric Spec sheet with part numbers. Connectors: 9.030617 – G ¼ m X ¼ Push fit connector – used to connect the green tube to the plastic housing 9.030618 – G ¼ m x 3/8 Push fit connector – used to connect the blue tube to the plastic housing Tubing: 9.280403 green tube […]
This is the pop-up plug by Carron Phoenix that comes now as standard in most of their sinks. It has a sleek design and you can open or close the plug by pushing down on it. Carron Phoenix offer a two year warranty on these plugs so here are a few practical tips if you […]
Disclaimer: While this advice will covers many taps, we can only give specific advice for our own products that we supply For your Two Lever (Handles or Twist Turn) Kitchen Mixer Tap A kitchen spout is held in place 3 ways Grub screw at back of the Spout securing it to the Tap Base Locking […]