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Flashbang Junior Member Offline I've been P'eeeeeeed Posts: 117 Total Thanks: 0 For This Post: 0 Gender:	Ceramic taps Oct 26^th, 2006, 11:08am Hi all Help please... Ceramic tap that has become very stiff to turn off (tap mixes Hot & cold with one turn of the lever) What is the recommend action to free up the item? What if once stripped down (if this is possible?) is the recommended lubricant for ceramics if any? Cheers
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jasonB GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 0 For This Post: 0	Re: Ceramic taps Reply #1 - Oct 26^th, 2006, 1:22pm There may be a buildup of limescale in the workings, try one of the limescale removers, a good soak of all the parts for 24hrs may work. If you know the make you could order a replacement or if its Ideal Standard they have a lifetime gaurantee so will change FOC Jason
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CWatters Super Member Offline "Daddy fick it" says James Posts: 5150 Total Thanks: 58 For This Post: 0 Gender:	Re: Ceramic taps Reply #2 - Oct 26^th, 2006, 3:48pm When we lived in Belgium the local DIY stores had replacement ceramic cartridges. I've not yet had to fine them in the UK. They had what looked like vaselene on them.
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CWatters Super Member Offline "Daddy fick it" says James Posts: 5150 Total Thanks: 58 For This Post: 0 Gender:	Re: Ceramic taps Reply #3 - Oct 26^th, 2006, 3:55pm Some listed on this page.. http://www.notjusttaps.co.uk/range-spares-fittings.htm Now that I think about it the so called standard 1/2" cartridge came with different length splines on the top. I remember having to take one lot back to get it exchanged
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