Leaking tap , what type is it ?

[Howard H]

Just thought I would check the van over (2016 Benimar 294 ) . I filled the water tank and primed the system but when I switched the kitchen sink tap on it started leaking from the body of the tap. Could any one tell me if the tap is repairable I guess the seal has dried out with not being used and how to repair it or if it’s not repairable what make and type is is it so I an replace it .
Many thanks . H

 

[Lenny HB]

Looks like a Reich tap, you will probably find a hairline crack in it if so it's probably been frozen with water in it.

 

[Howard H]

Looks like a Reich tap, you will probably find a hairline crack in it if so it's probably been frozen with water in it.

Thanks Lenny , can you recommend a stockist ?

 

[Lenny HB]

Reich caravan taps - Kama - Keramik - Twist | Leisureshopdirect

Reich caravan taps are a stylish solution to any caravanning plumbing problem. from Leisureshopdirect

www.leisureshopdirect.com

 

[Howard H]

Reich caravan taps - Kama - Keramik - Twist | Leisureshopdirect

Reich caravan taps are a stylish solution to any caravanning plumbing problem. from Leisureshopdirect

www.leisureshopdirect.com

Thanks again Lenny but now I have dug a bit deeper it has HTD printed on the tap and not much comes up on the net about them but will keep searching .

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[Lenny HB]

Thanks again Lenny but now I have dug a bit deeper it has HTD printed on the tap and not much comes up on the net about them but will keep searching .

Look like a Reich but half the price.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=202801936999

Search results for: 'htd chrome shower mixer tap outlet caravan motorhome boat'

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[Howard H]

One ordered of eBay ,many thanks

 

[Manic]

My tap started leaking from around the swivel part with the spout attached, I stripped it down and cleaned the scale off and applied silicone to seals and all good with no leaks now.

 

[Howard H]

My tap started leaking from around the swivel part with the spout attached, I stripped it down and cleaned the scale off and applied silicone to seals and all good with no leaks now.

Might just try that with the old one and keep as a spare ,thanks Manic

 

[Manic]

On mine I removed the tap top and then remove the cartridge and the part the cartridge fits in unscrewed.

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[Howard H]

On mine I removed the tap top and then remove the cartridge and the part the cartridge fits in unscrewed.

I am at that stage but can’t unscrew that section it tight , so I will take it to a mate next week he has a vice so hopefully it will come undone .

 

[Manic]

Mine was very tight, I had the pipes in a vice and the cartridge tube had some recessed inside that my mole grips fitted inside and then had an adjustable spanner to turn the mole grips.
I think some of these taps do have a dowel pin inside which you would have to remove but mine didn’t.

 

[Stealaway]

One ordered of eBay ,many thanks

Does yours have or need a micro switch?

 

[Howard H]

Does yours have or need a micro switch?

No Alex ,it hasn’t a micro switch .

 

[MisterB]

when a little bit of water freezes in the tap it displaces the 'o' rings. take them out, apply some lubricant and refit. it usually clears the problem

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[Howard H]

when a little bit of water freezes in the tap it displaces the 'o' rings. take them out, apply some lubricant and refit. it usually clears the problem

Thanks MisterB, I will have a play with the old one this week . I ordered a new one off eBay they are only £29 . But will try and repair old one for a spare .

 

[Headrush]

I've just encountered the exact same problem. Taking the tap off requires taking the fridge out by the looks of things. It doesn't leak when it's turned off. I'm hoping that running some hot water through it might help. Due at a campsite in less than 2 hours...

 

[Howard H]

I've just encountered the exact same problem. Taking the tap off requires taking the fridge out by the looks of things. It doesn't leak when it's turned off. I'm hoping that running some hot water through it might help. Due at a campsite in less than 2 hours...

Not sure just went on eBay and put motorhome taps in then just choose one that looked right. It was a simple job to replace on mine . Good luck