Dripping tap that won't stop
⚠️ Always turn off the water supply before dismantling a tap.
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Turn off the water supply under the sink using the isolating valve, then open the tap to drain remaining water.
For traditional pillar taps: remove the headgear and replace the rubber washer at the bottom. They cost pennies.
For ceramic disc taps: the cartridge has cracked. Remove the tap head, pull out the cartridge, and take it to a merchant to match the replacement.
For single-lever mixer taps: remove the lever, unscrew the cartridge retaining nut, and replace the cartridge.
Reassemble in reverse, turn water back on slowly, and test.
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