Leaking tap - help!

[Susie0419]

HI

I bought a dual mixer tap from ikea 3 years ago for my kitchen sink. About 6 months ago it started leaking slowly from the spout when the water was running. I was advised to replace the O rings which i've just done. The old O rings did not look particularly worn, but i tried anyway and if anything it has made the leaking spout slightly worse. I'm now unsure as to what the problem is.

Inside the tap there was a white plastic ring that seems to have a break in it, but i'm not sure whether that's normal or not.

Any ideas would be very much welcome!

Thanks in advance

Susie

 

[Phild552010]

Hi Susie,

Yes, the 'o' rings should have done the job if that was the problem. The problem may just be related to a loose fitting fitting. For the water to come out of the spout the water needs to get past the washer/valve, in which case either something is broken or loose. Best thing to do is remove the tap, strip it down and rebuild it.
Is the water cold or hot water?
Phil.