Fixing a Leaking Tap
Submitted: Monday, Aug 17, 2015 at 19:36
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Gone Bush
Has anyone disassembled one of these to fix a leak?
![Leaking Tap](https://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/images/forum/uploads/m1334_0__TN600F.jpg?gid=125172)
Leaking Tap
It's leaking from under the handle.
Reply By: Maximus - Monday, Aug 17, 2015 at 20:08
Monday, Aug 17, 2015 at 20:08
Stephen
If you have the paperwork it helps. I pulled one apart at the farm, just like that one. I think I recall popping out the section with the coloured dots. Allen Key and bingo. It will need a few 0 rings. If I can do it so can you. Hope that helps. In fact if you can see the makers name , go on the net for details.
Bets of luck
Barrie
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Reply By: Flavs - Monday, Aug 17, 2015 at 20:15
Monday, Aug 17, 2015 at 20:15
Hi Stephen
You probably need a new canister, the rubbers do split in due time, normally the pink ones. Sorry I can not give you a part No. Best take it out and go to a plumbing supplies or maybe Bunnings.
![Tap Canister](https://www.bushtrackerownersgroup.asn.au/images/forum/uploads/160720_3__TN600F.jpg?gid=125173)
Tap Canister
Remove the Allen Key Grub Screw and remove the tap handle. Should be simple from there. Check that the base is tight before reassembly.
Cheers
Noel
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Reply By: The Hob - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2015 at 07:20
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2015 at 07:20
There are two standard sizes so be sure to take the part with you to get the right one.
Love mixer taps - hate twin taps where you have to burn yourself to get the temp right.
Alan
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Reply By: AroundAustralia - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2015 at 21:50
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2015 at 21:50
Stephen,
Remove the handle and you should find a large brass boss that retains the mixer cartridge. It may be loose enough to allow water past the body of the mixer or the cartridge itself is failing.
Regards.
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Reply By: Gone Bush - Thursday, Aug 20, 2015 at 20:35
Thursday, Aug 20, 2015 at 20:35
Thanks everyone for your help.
It's on my To Do list.
Cheers
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