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1. Troubleshooting Q hoca The advice below is a summary of advice for the most common tap issues for further help please contact Abode Problem description Probable Cause Dripping tap For compression valve taps Replace the valve cartridge note the system Water dripping from the end of the spout New compression taps take a few days for the should be flushed through to avoid any when the tap is turned off rubber washer to bed in If after a few days the damage to the new valve dripping continues the seating and or the rubber washer have been damaged by debris in the Feel the temperature of the water exiting the plumbing system spout to help to establish if it is the hot or For ceramic QT valve taps cold valve that needs replacing The valve is most probable damaged by debris in the plumbing system or limescale has built up on the ceramic plates Dripping tap The water pressure to your tap may be unusually lf the water pressure is above 5 bar you Water dripping from the end of the spout high should install a pressure reducing valve this when the tap is turned off will also protect other appliances in the house Water leaks at the join between the tap The sealing o rings are probably worn or damaged Replace the o rings on the base of the spout and the spout Ensure to clean the area where the o rings locate and grease them with silicone grease or similar to ensure longevity Water leaks at the join between the tap The spout may have whi
2. te PTFE antifriction that are Remove the spout and ensure that all white and the spout not located correctly seals are located correctly undamaged and present If the PTFE ring is deliberately split ensure that the spout grub screw tightens in this gap Water leaks at the join between the tap The spout may not be fully secured Push the spout down firmly towards the body and the spout and tighten either the spout locking collar or the grub screw at the rear of the body the sink or worktop seal may be missing all the seals supplied have been located correctly The tap leaks from near the handle The valve is probably loose in the body or the seal Tighten the valve or the collar that around the valve may be damaged compresses the valve into the body of the tap The spout is stiff or makes a grinding There is probably grit at the base of the spout or the Remove the spout and clean the chamber of noise grease on the o rings has washed away debris Grease the o rings with silicone grease or similar If this does not work then replace the o rings

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