Possible Mixer Tap Corrosion?

I recently had a new bath,new bathroom washbasin with new mixer tap and also a power shower fitted in my bathroom. Initially I got rust coloured water from my washbasin mixer tap for both hot and col ... more

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Any ideas why my cold water mixer tap won't work?

Hi, I went to turn on the cold water tap of a mixer tap in the kitchen and it only came out as a dribble. At the time the shower and dishwasher were on so I assumed it was due to this. But st ... more

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Baxi 105e c/h working, but no hot water?

After changing mixer tap in kitchen, turn hot tap on and there was no hot water.Drained hot and cold system then refilled system, this seemed to do the trick for a while then after day or two there w ... more

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Bath/Shower Mixer tap problem?

This morning when trying to take a shower, the mixer tap on my bath wouldn't work properly. I have to push a 'collar'-type thing down in order to switch from bath to shower setting. For some reason ... more

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Vaillant 824 hot water issues?

Guys - have some hot water issues - when i turn the shower tap on which is a mixer, hot water comes out then the boiler gets to a certain temp then cuts out - as soon as the temp drops by like 6 - 7 d ... more

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The cold tap on my mixer unit in the kitchen won't work. What can i do?

How can I fix the cold tap on the mixer taps in my kitchen? The hot water tap works well but the cold one only dribbles out!

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Worcester 240 Boiler wont run shower, yet heating and taps fine?

Every time we turn the shower our Worcester 240 combi boiler either ignites and then cuts off 20 seconds later or doesnt ignite at all. heating and hot taps are fine, and I replaced the Mixer in the s ... more

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How do I fix the tap?

Hot water tap on bath won't turn on/off - can only do using a screw driver (have removed the plastic knob). How do I go about changing the 'barrel'(?)?. Is not a single tap, is on a mixer unit. Sorr ... more

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mixer tap/shower problem?

'victorian style' like a tall telephone- do not know maker sorry, combined mixer tap and shower unit, controlled by handle which is pulled up or across to switch from mixer tap to shower. the changing ... more

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tap drips and keeps turning?

my mixer tap in the kitchen drips constantly , and the hot water knob keeps turning when you try to turn it off ,... any idea's......? ty

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gas boiler vaillant vcw 242e, 282e - varying and loss of pressure?

I hope that someome out there could shed some light on this issue. When using the tap mixer shower the pressure and heats is great, but turn the basin hot tap on and the shower turns to a dribble. ... more

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How do I fix a dripping shower mixer tap?

My Mira 88 drips from where the large control knob is. This happens during use and for continues for about 15 minutes afterwards. Is this a DIY job?

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my cold tap on the bath won't turn on?

I have a mixer tap but the cold water tap won't turn on it is stuck. I want to know what I can do to free it up so it will turn on. It turns a fraction and the water trickles out.

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how can I fix a single lever mixer tap?

I have a single lever mixer tap (Dorf flickmixer) which appears to have some some rubber parts wearing inside. I have purchased a repair kit, and can remove the handle, but I don't know how to proceed ... more

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How can I fix my Mixer tap?

I have a mixer tap in my kitchen which is leaking from the stem. I have checked the hot and cold taps and the seals are OK. I suspect the leak is from the stem. Problem is, I cant work out how to ... more

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Mira Excell shower mixer valve leaks through shower head?

The mira exell shower mixer valve leaks through the shower head when the tap is turned off. Seems like it needs new washers somewhere!

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how do i take apart a mixer tap?

i am trying to replace the washer in one of the taps on my kitchen sink mixer tap. there is a nut(shape) but im not sure it is ment to undo. Plumbing Novice!

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How can I loosen up a really stiff tap?

My shower tap is a mixer tap and over a number of months has become really stiff - so much so I can no longer turn the tap at all. Everything else (water pressure, flow etc) is fine. The fitting is ... more

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how do i fix my bath mixer tap?

There is only cold water coming out of our shower -we have a mixer tap - if you turn the cold bath tap on then the water increases temp.

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How do I replace my kitchen mixer taps?

My kitchen tap is faulty I have bought a replacement, I need to kno how to replace it , or should I employ a plumber? It is a single mixer tap. Thank you

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