Hi, I’m wondering if there’s any part inside the faucet that I can fix / replace instead of changing the whole kitchen faucet as the left head is having a bit of water leak.

It will leak when when removed the water filter head so it’s something inside.

What’s disappointing is that the whole faucet was replaced just about 6 months ago so I didn’t expect it to spoil so fast.

Can buy just the shutoff (internal valve body) but must bring old one to the shop cause got different types



This post has been edited by jetblast: Sep 5 2020, 09:55 PM

the valve mechanism. you can change it as a whole set or its parts if you're able to identify the culprit. they are sold as a set for the valve or smaller plastic and rubber parts. access to the valve is by removing the handle

Hmmm thanks interesting. I don’t remember theres any access to take out that part. Will have to unscrew and check them out.

i once had a leaky tap too with the disc type valve as in pix s in this thread.
i manage to get to the part to unscrew the valve off the tap body . but it was impossible as it refuse to turn . to force it might damage the the tap surfaces .
Any clue how to losen it so can unscrew easy

The valve have be sitting there and seem like fuse to the body .
The disk valve have many different specs and not many shops carry them .

i guess most people will just get a new tap .



This post has been edited by Momo33: Sep 7 2020, 08:53 AM

Yeah.. but I just got the new tap like during mco. Didn’t even last one year, somemore is not some cheap mr diy stuff. In fact seems like mr diy ones last longer hahahah

What brand did you buy btw and how much?

Don’t remember the name it was some italian name about 100

RM100 faucet last only 6 months. That’s bad man.

I guess for faucet you should go either damn cheap or damn expensive, no point buying in between. My RM30 faucet last time lasted for 3 years before it failed.

Yeah... I had no choice. It happened right at the time when hardware shops can open on specific days during mco and that was the only hardware shop nearby. Quite expensive for 6 months i agree

most of these faucet are made in china these days as seen on sale in shopee despite having euro names
can say cheap from 15 rm , single outlet to 50 rm for a double outlet.
they are OK .
my kitchen faucet usually last about 1 year . maybe due to usage about 50 times a day
and bath room one s last about 2 to 3 years.

the disk valve can get worn causing water leaks.

Yeah.. and not all of those expensive faucets are built to the price point. Ikea 200 bucks range is pretty good already. Super long flexi hose and easy to install..