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Replace the mechanism in your tap
With a certain inevitability you can be sure
you will need to change the valve or ceramic cartridge in your taps and
mixers at some point. As good as they are, ceramic disk cartridges might
outlast the more traditional 'washer' type compression valve, but even these
have a life span.
Servicing a tap or mixer doesn't normally
represent a difficult challenge. Things often become scaled up and might
require a little effort to remove, but they remain none the less
serviceable.
Your biggest problem can be finding the
replacement part. Manufacturers of well know brands may carry spares for
popular lines for a certain amount of time but even these will become
discontinued eventually. Worse still, you find yourself the proud owner of
brassware with no identifiable brand or name. Then what?
Manufacturers of brassware rarely make
their own 'internals'. Valves and Ceramic cartridges are a specialist
technology and as such are bought in to fit. Luckily, it is therefore
possible to identify a suitable replacement valve or cartridge for a vast
majority of taps and mixers from a relatively small number of options.
Choosing your replacement tap valve or ceramic
cartridge
A visual inspection of the valve or
cartridge you wish to replace is the best way forward. Let's face it, if you
can't get your old one out there's little point buying a replacement. So,
having removed your valve or cartridge take measurements and compare it to
those on the following list:
EXPLAINING A TAP VALVE
Have a look through the list below, if
you still can't find the Tap
Valve you need you can send us a picture
request an we'll see what we can find for you.
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For useful advice
on 'How to' change a tap valve
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Tap
Valves with 20 teeth on the spline |
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Standard Replacement 1/2" Quarter Turn Ceramic
Disk Tap Valves
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A popular ceramic valve used in many kitchen
and bathroom taps.
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Type B - Quarter Turn (1/2" BSP) Ceramic
Valves For Kitchen and Bathroom Taps
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Sometimes referred to as the 'Professional Series' ceramic cartridge. Found
in many kitchen and bathroom taps.
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Quarter Turn (3/4" BSP) Ceramic Valves For
Bath Taps
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This 3/4" ceramic valve has a quarter turn and is suitable to replace most
standard quarter turn valves. Sold in pairs (left and right turn).
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Standard 3/4" Replacement Tap Valve -
compression washer type
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A
common replacement 3/4" compression valve used in many bath taps.
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Type A - 1/2" Replacement Tap Valve - compression washer type
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A
common replacement 1/2" compression valve found in many kitchen, bathroom
and basin taps.
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Option B - 1/2" Replacement Tap Valve - compression washer type
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A
replacement 1/2" compression valve. Typically found in kitchen, bathroom
and basin taps.
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Compact 3/8" Replacement Tap Valve -
compression washer type
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A
replacement compression type tap valve often found in smaller taps (typical
of caravan taps)
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Quarter Turn (1/2" BSP) Valves - 24 Teeth On Spline
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A pair of replacement 1/2" quarter turn valves
with 24 teeth on the spline (instead of the standard 20)
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Short Body
Quarter Turn 1/2" ceramic disc tap valve - 24 teeth on spline
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1/2" quarter turn valves
with 24 teeth on the spline. Short body.
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Type A -
Quarter Turn 3/4" Ceramic Disc Tap Valves - 24 Splines
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A pair of 3/4" (Bath Taps) quarter turn valves
with 24 teeth on the spline.
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Type B -
Quarter Turn 3/4" Ceramic Disc Tap Valves - 24 Splines
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A pair of 3/4" (Bath Taps) quarter turn valves
with 24 teeth on the spline.
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Quarter Turn (1/2" BSP) Valves - 18 Teeth On Spline
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A set of 1/2" quarter turn tap valves with 18
teeth on the spline.
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M4
x 10mm screws (2 pack) for standard/ceramic quarter turn tap valves
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A pack of 2 M4 x 10mm screws for all
standard/quarter turn tap valves.
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Long Stem Tap Valves - Valves typical of many period
tap designs
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Long Stem Quarter Turn (1/2" BSP) Tap Valves
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Replacement 1/2" quarter turn ceramic disk
valves with long stems.
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Long Stem Half Inch Single Valve - Anti Clockwise Opening (Left Hand turn)
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A single long stem quarter turn tap valve that
opens anti clockwise (left turn opening ONLY)
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Long Stem Standard 1/2" Tap Washer Valve
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1/2" fitting long stem compression (washer)
tap valve.
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Long Stem Standard 3/4" Tap Valve
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3/4" fitting long stem compression (washer)
tap valve.
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Long Stem Quarter Turn 3/4" Tap Valve (Ceramic disk type)
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3/4" fitting long stem ceramic disk Q Turn tap
valve.
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Drinking water and filter taps
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The On/Off Switch Valve - Drinking Water & Filter Taps
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An on/off quarter turn valve for operating the
on/off switch on drinking & filter water taps.
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Ceramic Disk Cartridges - Replacement
cartridges for taps operated by a single lever
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40mm Replacement Spare Ceramic Disk Tap Cartridge
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Replacement ceramic disk cartridge suitable
for bathroom and kitchen taps.
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40mm Replacement Open Outlet Ceramic Disk Tap Cartridge
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Replacement 40mm open outlet ceramic disk
cartridge for single lever taps.
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35mm Replacement Ceramic Disk Cartridge
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Replacement 35mm ceramic disk cartridge
suitable for bathroom and kitchen taps.
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35mm Replacement Open Outlet Ceramic Disk Tap Cartridge
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Replacement 35mm diameter open outlet ceramic
disk cartridge for single lever taps.
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40mm Replacement Joystick Ceramic Disk Tap Cartridge
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40mm diameter replacement cartridge for
joystick operated taps.
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35mm Replacement Joystick Ceramic Disk Tap Cartridge
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35mm diameter replacement cartridge for
joystick operated taps.
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25mm Replacement Ceramic Disk Mixer Cartridge
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25mm diameter replacement cartridge for small
body taps.
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25mm Replacement Ceramic Disk Mixer Cartridge - Side fixing Version
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A 25mm cartridge with a side 'lug' for fixing
in the tap.
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Speciality Cartridges - Repair cartridges for unusual and speciality taps
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Inta Thermostatic Cartridge - Markwik
Compatible
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A replacement HTM64 cartridge to suit Markwik
thermostatic taps (pre 2010).
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Large Diameter Tap Cartridges
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45mm Replacement Ceramic Disk High Output Cartridge
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A high flow 45mm cartridge (cassette) by Kerox.
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47mm Replacement Ceramic Disk High Output Cartridge
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47mm diameter cartridge (cassette) for bath
mixer taps.
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Non Concussive Replacement Cartridge - For timer (percussion) taps
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Non Concussive Replacement Cartridge
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A replacement timer cartridge for non
concussive taps.
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Controlflow Non Concussive Replacement
Cartridge
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A replacement timer cartridge with 3/4" BSP
thread to fit most timer taps.
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Replacement Timer Tap Cartridge (Non Concussive)
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A replacement timer cartridge to suit many
makes of timer taps.
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Thermostatic Cartridges - Cartridges for thermostatic shower valves &
taps
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STSR Replacement Thermostatic Shower
Cartridge
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An all metal bodied thermostatic cartridge by
STSR of Italy.
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Replacement Thermostatic Shower Cartridge
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A replacement thermostatic cartridge suitable
for many exposed shower valves.
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Kerox Screw-In Replacement Thermostatic
Shower Cartridge
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A screw in replacement thermostatic shower
cartridge.
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Standard Screw In Replacement Thermostatic Shower Cartridge
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A screw in thermostatic cartridge suitable for
many makes of shower valves.
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The Extended Shaft Push In Thermostatic Shower Cartridge
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A white resin push fit thermostatic shower
cartridge.
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Replacement Euro Compact Thermostatic Shower Cartridge
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A
compact Euro replacement thermostatic shower cartridge.
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