Change of dripping tap

[Insider]

I have a Reich Vector S tap with a 25mm cartridge that seems to develop a leak anytime the temperature sneezes. Being located in Ireland I am struggling to get the cartridges and they are expensive to boot. I have a pressurised system with 12mm John Guest pipes. Has anyone moved over to a standard off the shelf household mixer tap and if so what fitting are needed to interface with the 12mm piping.

Thanks in advance

 

[Gellyneck]

I have a Reich Vector S tap with a 25mm cartridge that seems to develop a leak anytime the temperature sneezes. Being located in Ireland I am struggling to get the cartridges and they are expensive to boot. I have a pressurised system with 12mm John Guest pipes. Has anyone moved over to a standard off the shelf household mixer tap and if so what fitting are needed to interface with the 12mm piping.

Thanks in advance

Does Amazon Ireland not come up with a number of 25mm ceramic cartridges? UK site does but whether they're the right ones????

 

[scotjimland]

Has anyone moved over to a standard off the shelf household mixer tap and if so what fitting are needed to interface with the 12mm piping.

Yes, I did , the mixer tap has a 1/2' pipe thread

check before you buy

JG Speedfit 15mm x 1/2" Female Coupler - Tap Connector

JG Speedfit 15mm x 1/2" Female Coupler - Tap Connector

www.victorianplumbing.co.uk

 

[Manic]

I bought this from screwfix for my Reich tap

Flomasta 35mm Ceramic Tap Cartridge - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Replacement cartridge suitable for most single lever taps that use a standard 35mm cartridge. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

 

[Bobby dazzler]

I moved over to domestic taps after years off messing around with expensive caravan taps. One of the best things I have done. The system is a pressurised now but I have a isolation switch which I can flick when not in the van. So if a leak occurs it won't empty 100 litres all over the van.

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[Insider]

Does Amazon Ireland not come up with a number of 25mm ceramic cartridges? UK site does but whether they're the right ones????

While the Amazon ones looks similar there appear to be some subtle differences and I am not sure if they would work or not. If someone who has otrdered a generic one can say it would be good. Long term I want to move away from something so flimsy though.

 

[Insider]

Yes, I did , the mixer tap has a 1/2' pipe thread

check before you buy

JG Speedfit 15mm x 1/2" Female Coupler - Tap Connector

JG Speedfit 15mm x 1/2" Female Coupler - Tap Connector

www.victorianplumbing.co.uk

Bingo - thanks. There's a 12mm to 1/2inch version and I think I'll also put in a valve on both so I can isolate them.

 

[JockandRita]

I bought this from screwfix for my Reich tap

Flomasta 35mm Ceramic Tap Cartridge - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Replacement cartridge suitable for most single lever taps that use a standard 35mm cartridge. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

I order two of the same, and am very pleased with the performance of the one I installed.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Insider]

I bought this from screwfix for my Reich tap

Flomasta 35mm Ceramic Tap Cartridge - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Replacement cartridge suitable for most single lever taps that use a standard 35mm cartridge. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

and that's why I want to move away from Reich. 25mm is far less popular.

 

[Jez1966]

Have you tried removing the whole body and applying a food grade sealant
e.g. https://haynesmfg.com/products/haynes-cip-film-1-oz-tube
to the large o ring.
If kitchen tap access to the grub screw is easy, bathroom a nightmare as it's so close to the rear wall.
Kon-Tiki 599, our bathroom tap started to leak on 1st night of a 12 month US road trip, fortunately our 2nd night
host had a very well equipped workshop so I was able to shorted a Torx bit to fit behind.

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www.motorhomefun.co.uk

Final fix is to replace both bathroom and kitchen tap but still looking at single lever mixer or 2 taps (single feed hole)
and ditching cartridge taps all to gether.

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[JockandRita]

and that's why I want to move away from Reich. 25mm is far less popular.

But just as easy to find online, saving yourself a whole lot of hassle and expense.

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Good luck,

Jock.

 

[Jez1966]

I've written to several motorhome/caravan parts companies as asked if they can supply the ceramic cartridge for
Reich Vector S and all have been no so far. They can sell me a complete tap!!!!
This is the only Reich 25mm I've found.

Reich Ceramic Cartridge for Twist Taps-25mm-White Part No; 240-06741 4037911401998 | eBay

Genuine Reich Part. Trend S Tap. Twist Mixer Tap. Twist Shower Tap. We are constantly adding to our range and striving to be your go to outlet for spares and accessories. Cascada Tap. Vector E Tap. Vector S Tap.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Manic]

Any good https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12602826...pid=5339023013&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

 

[Jez1966]

Any good https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12602826...pid=5339023013&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

25mm is a good start.
I've asked someone from Youtube who replaced their tap last year if they have images of the cartridge as they
were keeping it as a spare.
I don't want to dismantle our tap to look while we here in the USA, in case it does not seal again.
Saved link and will have a look when we're back in UK in May.
Thank you

 

[L' Hobo]

I am slowly, (every time I have to renew something plumbing,) changing from 12mm to 15 mm so that I can buy replacement parts anywhere instead of having to go to M/H outlets to buy 12mm.

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[Insider]

Have you tried removing the whole body and applying a food grade sealant
e.g. https://haynesmfg.com/products/haynes-cip-film-1-oz-tube
to the large o ring.
If kitchen tap access to the grub screw is easy, bathroom a nightmare as it's so close to the rear wall.
Kon-Tiki 599, our bathroom tap started to leak on 1st night of a 12 month US road trip, fortunately our 2nd night
host had a very well equipped workshop so I was able to shorted a Torx bit to fit behind.

Images

Americas

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

Final fix is to replace both bathroom and kitchen tap but still looking at single lever mixer or 2 taps (single feed hole)
and ditching cartridge taps all to gether.

I've used so much silicon with it I could add a pair of bolt ons to myself...alas no joy

 

[Insider]

But just as easy to find online, saving yourself a whole lot of hassle and expense.

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Good luck,

Jock.

Unfortunately Brexit has made a lot of the smaller companies unwilling to ship to Ireland. The first link in your search was an Irish site but at over €30 and me not being confident that any 25mm cartridge will fit I won't take the chance. Over in Wales next week for a few days so have ordered one to a friend. I think the quality of the Reich stuff is cods wallop for the money being asked. Long term I'll get the couplers suggested by scotjimland and put in a normal kitchen mixer tap costing 1/4 of the price. I'll also put in valves so if I do spring a leak while on hols I can isolate the tap. It would be interesting to hear if anyone has had success/failure with generic 25mm cartridges.

 

[Insider]

Any good https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12602826...pid=5339023013&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

Not saying I don't want to spend the money but I'm on my 3rd cartridge in 5 years of ownership. Putting one last one in while I get the bits and bobs together to change to a household tap.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

These any good, possibly not immediately, but going forwards.

25mm Cartridge Mixer Ceramic Cartridge Valve for Faucet Replace Part Tools | eBay

Quantity: 1 Set. We will reply you ASAP. Your kind understanding and patience will be highly appreciated. Due to the light and screen difference, the item's color may be slightly different from the pictures.

www.ebay.co.uk

Mike.

 

[JockandRita]

It would be interesting to hear if anyone has had success/failure with generic 25mm cartridges.

I have successfully Insider, as posted above.

I order two of the same, and am very pleased with the performance of the one I installed.

Cheers,

Jock.

They come in 2 x sizes, but both are the same quality.
Our MH is 18 x years old, and I replaced not one, but two of the original Reich cartridges for the generic ones
That was in a space of 4 x years , and working fine (touch wood).

Get your Welsh mate to order 2 or 4 x from either Screwfix or Toolstation for you.

Try Ebay.ie before you leave, as I have just checked, and 25mm Flomasta ceramic cartridges are on there as well.

Cheers,

Jock.

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[Insider]

I have successfully Insider, as posted above.


They come in 2 x sizes, but both are the same quality.
Our MH is 18 x years old, and I replaced not one, but two of the original Reich cartridges for the generic ones
That was in a space of 4 x years , and working fine (touch wood).

Get your Welsh mate to order 2 or 4 x from either Screwfix or Toolstation for you.

Try Ebay.ie before you leave, as I have just checked, and 25mm Flomasta ceramic cartridges are on there as well.

Cheers,

Jock.

Apologies - I understood your reference to be the 35mm ones which are a lot cheaper and worth a punt.

Screwfix Ireland has a 35mm cartridge for €6.35 and a 25mm one for over €50!!!!

 

[JockandRita]

Apologies - I understood your reference to be the 35mm ones which are a lot cheaper and worth a punt.

Screwfix Ireland has a 35mm cartridge for €6.35 and a 25mm one for over €50!!!!

Yes, I see what you mean price wise re the 25mm ones.
Surely, a punt on the ebay ones is worth it, even if you do have to pay import duty, but I wouldn't have thought the value would be sufficient for that.

Ceramic 25 mm Cartridge Disc Valve Basin Sink Mixer Tap | eBay

Ceramic 25 mm Cartridge Disc Valve Basin Sink Mixer Tap | Home, Furniture & DIY, Plumbing & Fixtures, Other Home Plumbing & Fixtures | eBay!

www.ebay.ie

Like I say, get your Welsh pal to order from Ebay, and you collect.

Cheers,

Jock.