Leaking Mixer Tap

[Rowan Lee]

My shower mixer tap is leaking from the top, i.e. underneath the mixer lever. Having searched the forum, I thought I might be able to fix it so I have prised off the little cover but I am no further forward now. I had expected to find a screw underneath, which would enable me to lift off the top, but this is not the case. Has anyone got any ideas please?

[michele]

 

 

[puerto]

hi mate, you are actually half way there. you where right in presuming there would be a small screw inside the little gromit. it will be a small posi head or phillips head screw but it may not be directly in the centre as a large percentage are usually off centre or even all the way to either the left or right. all i can suggest mate, is just keep moving it slightly until you locate it, but please drain or isolate the water first as you may get a little wet otherwise. inside there will be a couple of ceramic discs or washers that will need replacing, any plumbers merchant will match it up for you. its not a specialist part.

any worries drop me a line.

[njw]

the screw on my tap was behind the red and blue plastic insert and when the tap is off (lever down ) then i was able to access the screw and remove the tap top,hope this helps

[Rowan Lee]

OK, I have solved the first part of the problem, it was a small screw requiring an allen key. However, having removed the screw, the top is as firmly fixed as it was before. Is it just a question of having the courage to use a bit more force to prise it off? Yes, the system is currently drained down!

 

[puerto]

yes mate, the whole dome should unscrew to reveal the inner workings of the lever. once in,you should see the ceramic discs. it is a little fiddly but an simple repair.