Tap leaking help needed (1 Viewer)

[Gingernuts]

Hi I have a Possl 2win 2013 on a lhd Citroen jumper and while getting the van ready for it’s first trip out after the winter layup noticed a water leak which I have discovered is the kitchen tap.
1. Can anyone identify the tap?
2. How do I get into it to replace it?

 

[Spriddler]

Where exactly is it leaking - at the swivel joint, under the worktop, or is it just not shutting off?

 

[Gingernuts]

It’s leaking under the counter top I can see water trickling down the hoses from the tap!

 

[Spriddler]

Ah, that's a bind. I've not had to do that but from your photo it would be handy if the sink can be removed to gain access to the pipes.

 

[Gingernuts]

My thoughts too! But can’t see a way the sink is attached. I know to take the screw for the drain out first and then disconnect the drain. I’m off to work shortly so will have to get the torch and a mirror out and investigate further tomorrow

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[Sandancers]

We had a leak from the tap body last year which trickled down and then down via pipes. The photo below shows the tap in bits and the rubber seals which were at fault. I replaced the tap, just because I had one spare, but I think new seals would have certainly fixed it. The tap was held in place by the brass coloured nut which located the wishbone shaped piece of metal. Easy to get off with a socket or box spanner.

 

[Gingernuts]

My thoughts too! But can’t see a way the sink is attached. I know to take the screw for the drain out first and then disconnect the drain. I’m off to work shortly so will have to get the torch and a mirror out and investigate further tomorrow

We had a leak from the tap body last year which trickled down and then down via pipes. The photo below shows the tap in bits and the rubber seals which were at fault. I replaced the tap, just because I had one spare, but I think new seals would have certainly fixed it. The tap was held in place by the brass coloured nut which located the wishbone shaped piece of metal. Easy to get off with a socket or box spanner.

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yes I was a mechatronics tech in a previous life so have no worries taking a tap apart. The problem is getting in to it to remove it and see what the problem is!

 

[berni109]

Take all the draws out and then get that Mr Man character with the exceptionally long arms to feel around the back of the sink to locate the nut holding it to the counter top.
Think the sink is held down with clips like a domestic one.

 

[Gingernuts]

Great …….how do I take the drawers out?
I got the small drawer out see pic but the big drawers are a different kind!?

 

[stuartholmes]

You possibly need a basin wrench, similar to this Amazon product ASIN B0017VW0JU (other suppliers & similar products are available!)
That should enable you to separate the tap from the sink without too much else being dismantled. Then you just have to undo the pipes from the tap & fit them to the replacement.
Any B&Q tap you like the look of should do but if you live near a decent camper or caravan dealer I'd recommend going for a discussion with their spares department.

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[Gingernuts]

Sorry no it won’t it’s a micro switch tap!

 

[Gingernuts]

Thanks all very helpful but……I need to know how to get into the unit to get the tap out then I can fix the problem!

 

[Spriddler]

Then you just have to undo the pipes from the tap & fit them to the replacement.

Provide that when installed there was enough slack left in the pipes to be able to lift the tap far enough upwards to get at the pipe-to-tap connections.

 

[berni109]

On our Adria built van pull the draws fully forward and lift the front up then lift the wheels on the draw off the runners at the back.
If it's not that kind of draw runner post up a photo of them

 

[Gingernuts]

At work til midnight, will put some more pics up tomorrow

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[Hagstrom]

Remove drawers and undo large nut under the worktop surface to release tap. It's similar to a Comet Roma mixer tap. Use a heat gun on the hose connections to separate them more easily.

 

[stuartholmes]

Provide that when installed there was enough slack left in the pipes to be able to lift the tap far enough upwards to get at the pipe-to-tap connections.

I was envisaging the tap being disconnected from the pipes by means of a basin wrench, but I now gather the bigger problem is getting access to the top of the pipes....

 

[stuartholmes]

Thanks all very helpful but……I need to know how to get into the unit to get the tap out then I can fix the problem!

Think I'm understanding better now..
So you've tried phoning the manufacturer for advice...?

 

[Manic]

We had a leak from the tap body last year which trickled down and then down via pipes. The photo below shows the tap in bits and the rubber seals which were at fault. I replaced the tap, just because I had one spare, but I think new seals would have certainly fixed it. The tap was held in place by the brass coloured nut which located the wishbone shaped piece of metal. Easy to get off with a socket or box spanner.

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I had a leaking tap from the swivel body and I stripped it down and applied silicone grease to the seals and that sorted it.

 

[Manic]

If you can get a mirror underneath to see how it’s fitted.
my tap is a different type but could be similar, the water pipe tails are held in with a pin , so could be worth checking that, not easy if you can’t get to it though.

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[Landy Andy]

Your sink comes out by undoing the screws in the corners under caps. You can see them in your picture.

 

[Gingernuts]

The rubber anti rattle thingies?

 

[Landy Andy]

Yes. The tops pop off and screws underneath in mine.

 

[Gingernuts]

Cheers will have a look tomorrow.
That would be perfect…. No double jointed midwife arms needed lol

 

[Gingernuts]

Your sink comes out by undoing the screws in the corners under caps. You can see them in your picture.

Full marks and kudos go to LandyAndy, got the sink out by removing the 4 screws as described!
Had to go and buy a hot air gun and will go out in a minute and heat up to loosen the barbed connections and remove the tap!
Everybody else thanks …but no cigar!

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[Hagstrom]

A hair dryer works just as well as a heat gun on those connections.....

 

[Gingernuts]

A hair dryer works just as well as a heat gun on those connections.....

And if you don’t have a hairdryer???
As a 65 year old follicley challenged male of the yul brinner school of hair care a
Heat gun is £17.99 from the range

 

[Hagstrom]

Great value! (Did you take the last one..?)

 

[Gingernuts]

Yes I did
But funnily enough it says “don’t attempt to dry your hair with this product”

 

[Lenny HB]

Looks like a Reich tap, the one in Manic photo is the older version the newer ones have either a blue or green plastic pin holding the connections in. They tend to leak if there is too much tension on the pipes.