HELP, Leaking tap (1 Viewer)

[oozzie]

Hi, have just had to change a faulty microswitch on a Reich trend shower tap. Installed the new switch and checked it worked, it did. Put it all back together and now the whole thing leaks water. I just can't seem to seal where the cartridge goes. Anyone had similar problems or got any suggestions?

Thanks

Oozzie

 

[Fletton]

What do you mean by "where the cartridge" goes?..

Pic might help....

 

[hilldweller]

Perhaps an "O" ring has gone missing ?

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[oozzie]

This is the cartridge which fits into the plastic tap body. Then a washer on top over the microswitch wires then a locking nut to tighten it all together. No O rings anywhere and I've tightened it as near to fear of cracking the fitting.

 

[Fletton]

Not familiar with your tap... But does page 25/6 ish help?

http://assets.swiftgroup.co.uk/uplo...ndbooks/1048547 Caravan Owners Hbook 2003.pdf

 

[oozzie]

Not familiar with your tap... But does page 25/6 ish help?

http://assets.swiftgroup.co.uk/uploads/HandBooks/caravans/Previous Tourer Handbooks/1048547 Caravan Owners Hbook 2003.pdf

Hi John, yes reading the section for the Reich karma tap that is the same as mine. Maybe the seals on the cartridge don't like being moved and will not reseat properly. I think I could be looking at a new tap setup.
Thanks.
Oozzie

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[JackieP]

Hi Ooozie

Is it possible you've overtightened the locking ring? I did this last week not realising that it's only supposed to be finger tight. I used a spanner and managed to crack the bit that goes in the water pipe resulting in water everywhere.

Funnily enough I've just this minute replaced the tap and everything now works fine. No consolation to you I understand.

If there was no 'o' ring when you took it off then a crack may be your problem?

 

[oozzie]

Hi Ooozie

Is it possible you've overtightened the locking ring? I did this last week not realising that it's only supposed to be finger tight. I used a spanner and managed to crack the bit that goes in the water pipe resulting in water everywhere.

Funnily enough I've just this minute replaced the tap and everything now works fine. No consolation to you I understand.

If there was no 'o' ring when you took it off then a crack may be your problem?

Hi @JackieP you could be right, I've reassembled the thing about 4 times now starting with one turn of spanner up to full body weight tightening. Fitting a whole new tap tomorrow, hopefully problem solved.
Thanks.
Oozzie