Dripping tap in my kitchen

[Belxvs]

I have a kitchen mixer tap with quarter turn levers and the cold side started dripping. I took out the ceramic valve and replaced it with one from Screwfix but it hasn’t solved the problem it still drips. Could it be a dodgy valve or is it something else? Thanks

 

[Ben-gee]

Did you replace it with one of identical measurements? There are hundreds of options and you should really get the correct one.

 

[Belxvs]

Did you replace it with one of identical measurements? There are hundreds of options and you should really get the correct one

 

[Belxvs]

Thanks! I didn’t realise that and for obvious reasons Screwfix weren’t going to tell anyone this. The only problem is I’ve thrown the old one away. If I took the hot side out and took it to show at a plumbers merchant would that help me with my problem?

 

[Ben-gee]

Yes take the hot to a plumbers’ merchant - but make sure you buy the cold version as they are handed!

 

[Belxvs]

Yes take the hot to a plumbers’ merchant - but make sure you buy the cold version as they are handed!

Will do! Appreciate the help Thanks