Leaky tap

[retrocircles]

Looking for advice. I have a leaky tap, but I can't really tell where the leaking is coming from. Whether it's the tap itself of the pipes beneath.

Any ideas where it's most likely coming from? I *think* it's from the base of the tap which connects to the work surface.

I don't want to shell out for a new tap if it's not the tap, likewise with the pipe work.

I need to fix it though, as I don't want my work surface to be ruined. I don't think it's sealed around the base of the tap.

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• retrocircles
• 7 Jun 2014
• 1

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• retrocircles
• 7 Jun 2014
• 1

 

[Burnerman]

The most likely place is from the spout where it swivels - they always leak from here eventually. There won't be a leak from the base of the tap - there could be in the connections, but it would show up underneath.
If the tap isn't sealed to the work top, it will show as a drip underneath too - and damage the work top at the same time, if its the traditional laminate.
John

 

[retrocircles]

Thanks John!
So you're saying, get a new tap? That's pretty straight forward. Win!

 

[Burnerman]

If it is the spout thats leaking, then its sometimes possible just to replace the 'O' rings within that form a seal.......of course, you need to know where the leak is for sure! A repair isn't guaranteed though.
Whatever you do, a seal (silicone) between any tap and the work top is essential.
John