Kitchen tap suddenly stopped working. (2 Viewers)

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Post up a photo when you have the cap off.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

I presume the " no water fault is common to both hot and cold" ?

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Have you checked that the little mesh sprinkler at the end of the tap isn't blocked. They unscrew but you need to protect them with some tape to avoid scratching the chrome.

Post #17.

 

[Sue26]

If you do get the cartridge removed, it's worth running a set of vernier callipers over it's dimensions, and checking these against the commonly available ones from major outlets which will be about a quarter of the price. I was sceptical when I recently had two go down in quick succession but the Screwfix ones were a perfect fit and available on the doorstep.
Mike.

Vernier callipers- I have a steep tape measure
The tiny screw on that back of the tap will be my first problem. Couldn't find anything to undo that with yesterday.
It might work out less expensive to get someone out to replace the tap rather than buy all the tools and attempt the 'do it myself' fix.
Really appreciate all suggestions. Hopefully if I manage to remove the cartridge I can find a replacement locally.
Will update shortly...

 

[Sue26]

I presume the " no water fault is common to both hot and cold" ?

Ah, yes
Penny just dropped. It's not working on either hot or cold setting so would be odd if suddenly both pipes blocked.
Suggests the fault is with cartridge.

Ta

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

Something like this is really useful to have on board the van,plenty of other variations on this available widely.

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Mike.

 

[Sue26]

Something like this is really useful to have on board the van,plenty of other variations on this available widely.

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Mike.

Oh- we do have a set of something but it's not got those star headed things. I will investigate further.
In the meantime I've got the lever off but haven't found any star headed drivers to remove the little screw. The stuff in my glasses repair kit wouldn't do it. I will keep looking to se if we have anything else to try.
Sue

 

[Sue26]

I've managed to find some more tools in a bag of stuff we inherited when brother in law passed. Unfortunately t10 is the smallest they go to.
Now I've a better idea what I'm looking for will nip out later for set that includes smaller sizes.

 

[Ingwe]

Ah, yes
Penny just dropped. It's not working on either hot or cold setting so would be odd if suddenly both pipes blocked.
Suggests the fault is with cartridge.

Ta

I understand your frustration! I too was flummoxed for a while in getting access to a clearly faulty cartridge on our pressure water system. Resolved it eventually as per this thread. But especially frustrating when it’s just a screw type holding up what is essentially a straightforward repair. Hope you resolve it.

Leaking Whale Mixer Tap

Hello, have a small but persistent leak from the kitchen Whale mixer tap. I can't see how to dismantle this tap to see whether I can replace an o ring or whatever. I've attached a photo of the tap. It is fitted to a 2012 Bailey 620 Approach. Thanks.

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[Sue26]

Progress of sorts.
I've managed to remove the tap body and the cartridge-its a reich412. In the process a little piece of plastic pinged off. I don't know if this is what caused the fault in the first place.
I will attach some pics.
Now then, what is the best way forward now? I've looked online and can't see a 25mm one with the same pattern on the base.

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[minesapint]

Hi all
We are venturing into Europe with the moho next weekend for the first time and whilst having a couple of days away this week, as the title suggests, the kitchen mixer tap stopped working.
All bathroom taps are working fine and I've given the tap filter a clean but it's made no difference. The lever doesn't feel to have any resistance when lifted.
We are not technical minded people but don't mind trying the simple stuff. Does anyone have any basic things we can try before I get a habitation person out to hopefully fix the problem before we go to spain next weekend? (We will be going away with or without it working.)
I've attached some pics to help identify the tap.



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We had the same tap in our MoHo, it also stopped working, it was due to the built in micro switch in the tap which switches on the pump.
If you remove the tap you will find a small screw at the back of the tap at the bottom just above the base, undo it and carefully easy the tap apart, the switch is at the top under the handle. It is available as a spare.
This is the switch as a spare from Leisureshop direct == https://www.leisureshopdirect.com/w...reich-taps/microswitch-for-reich-trend-s-taps
Hope this helps.

 

[GeoffnDee]

Sue26 ,Is the cartridge that Jez1966 has suggested in reply #20 different to the one you need ?

 

[Sue26]

Sue26 ,Is the cartridge that Jez1966 has suggested in reply #20 different to the one you need ?

Hi
Yes that's the one!
I've managed to find one near Manchester airport so OH has just left to pick it up.
Hopefully I can get it all back together and it works OK. If not, the company also have the full tap in stock and our habitation guy has said he could fit it this week if necessary.
Thanks to all.

 

[Sue26]

We had the same tap in our MoHo, it also stopped working, it was due to the built in micro switch in the tap which switches on the pump.
If you remove the tap you will find a small screw at the back of the tap at the bottom just above the base, undo it and carefully easy the tap apart, the switch is at the top under the handle. It is available as a spare.
This is the switch as a spare from Leisureshop direct == https://www.leisureshopdirect.com/w...reich-taps/microswitch-for-reich-trend-s-taps
Hope this helps.



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Hi
Thanks for response.
No ours is the pressure system. No microswitch.
Thanks
Sue

 

[Puddleduck]

Sue26 hope it has all gone well.

Let's face it a tap not working is a nuisance but not the end of the world when one has camped under canvas in the past with the only running water being down the canvas! A 2ltr (other sizes available) bottle of water can be used to fill kettles etc for hot water.

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[Jez1966]

Progress of sorts.
I've managed to remove the tap body and the cartridge-its a reich412. In the process a little piece of plastic pinged off. I don't know if this is what caused the fault in the first place.
I will attach some pics.
Now then, what is the best way forward now? I've looked online and can't see a 25mm one with the same pattern on the base.



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Good to see your going metric inch by inch.
It took me a few weeks of searching, emailing for confirmation to find the correct cartridge, while in USA.
Once identified I found a few more sources.
Fortunately our issue was the rubber seal part way up the tap had "failed" though the fix was a liberal coating of
CIP Film, it's a food grade joint sealant used for homebrew, link to US source below for reference. It's available on Amazon.co.uk. I've ordered some to care in preperation for next time.
A job for when you get back:
You may want to have a look at your bathroom tap, or anyone to check, as I'm guessing it is the same as ours and
virtually impossible to removed the T6 screw from the back, to disassemble the tap.

I think I posted it earlier but to be sure look at Month 1: https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/journals/blog/1-year-usa-road-trip-late-gap-year.310/

Enjoy the trip...

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[buzz1]

Progress of sorts.
I've managed to remove the tap body and the cartridge-its a reich412. In the process a little piece of plastic pinged off. I don't know if this is what caused the fault in the first place.
I will attach some pics.
Now then, what is the best way forward now? I've looked online and can't see a 25mm one with the same pattern on the base.



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I think that little bit of square plastic that popped out is used as a spacer for that top little screw at rear ? ?

 

[Sue26]

It took me a few weeks of searching, emailing for confirmation to find the correct cartridge, once identified I found a
few more sources.
Fortunately our issue was the rubber seal part way up the tap had "failed" though the fix was a liberal coating of
CIP Film, it's a food grade joint sealant used for homebrew, link to US source below for reference. It's available on Amazon.co.uk. I've ordered some to care in preperation for next time.
A job for when you get back:
You may want to have a look at your bathroom tap, or anyone to check, as I'm guessing it is the same as ours and
virtually impossible to removed the T6 screw from the back, to disassemble the tap.

I think I posted it earlier but to be sure look at Month 1: https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/journals/blog/1-year-usa-road-trip-late-gap-year.310/

Enjoy the trip...

https://www.morebeer.com/products/cip-film-keg-lube-4-oz.html

Ah right thank you.
If this replacement cartridge doesn't sort it I now know I can get the complete tap quickly and get habitation guy to fit it before we go

 

[Jez1966]

Ah right thank you.
If this replacement cartridge doesn't sort it I now know I can get the complete tap quickly and get habitation guy to fit it before we go

If you have a "spare piece of plastic" in the tap, I'd go with that as a fix.
Our issue was the water ran out permanently as pump kept up pressure as it leaked, and that was night 1 of a
12 month US road trip parked up in Berry Hill, New Brunswick.

Have a wonderful trip..

 

[Jez1966]

I can't find CIP Film anymore but this is a food grade silicone sealant.

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

Check the tap body whilst it's off by blowing through it, unlikely to a problem but it's another thing ruled out.

 

[Sue26]

Hi all.
We have a result. New cartridge fitted and tap reassembled.
Water flowing from hot, cold and central position.
The spare bit of plastic was from the screw at the base if the tap to prevent it rotating through 360 degrees. I'm not sure I've replaced it in quite the right place but it won't be a problem, we never swivel it beyond the side of the bowl anyway. I don't even know what the degree of swivel was before I started.
Thank you all for your help. I only wish I had the skills to be able to offer others help rather than me always asking for help.

Thank you all.