Is this a common valve?

[Freespirit]

Hi, I’ve finally turned off the water and removed this valve from the bathroom tap (thanks from a beginner for the help so far). i need to replace this valve but I’m not sure what I’m looking for. my local diy store and Amazon are showing ceramic valves which look a bit like mine but not exactly. Can I use a ceramic valve?

 

[Deleted member 120897]

You can use cermif, but you’d be better changing both inserts. You can still get compressive type tap inserts, who’s your local diy store? Have a look here, Made4Trade Threaded Tap Glands 8mm spline With Threaded Collar - https://www.toolstation.com/made4trade-threaded-tap-glands/p55418?store=DK&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=s_dc&pcrid=515847200312&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=CjwKCAjw7--KBhAMEiwAxfpkWGKBkhGmxmhikrsosq88lh5u8zBoxQK-dhHq9nZlgziG032gjf8LjRoCPDIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds something similar to what you want, but you need to make sure the spline is accurate.

 

[steadyon]

1. Its a multi-turn tap, not 1/4 turn. If the only problem is it is dripping a bit, most likely changing the rubber washer at the very bottom of your picture will cure the problem for pennies.
2. Otherwise look at tap reviver kits from the likes of Screwfix and Toolstation.
3. In theory you could change it for 1/4 turn ceramic, but you might get flow issues if you are on a low pressure system.
4. You need to buy parts for a basin or bath tap as relevant, because they are different sizes.

 

[Freespirit]

You can use cermif, but you’d be better changing both inserts. You can still get compressive type tap inserts, who’s your local diy store? Have a look here, Made4Trade Threaded Tap Glands 8mm spline With Threaded Collar - https://www.toolstation.com/made4trade-threaded-tap-glands/p55418?store=DK&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=s_dc&pcrid=515847200312&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=CjwKCAjw7--KBhAMEiwAxfpkWGKBkhGmxmhikrsosq88lh5u8zBoxQK-dhHq9nZlgziG032gjf8LjRoCPDIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds something similar to what you want, but you need to make sure the spline is accurate.

Great thanks Undertrained, I have a toolstation nearby so it was a perfect link. I completely missed them when I did a search. They had one left so I pick them up tonight.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Great thanks Undertrained, I have a toolstation nearby so it was a perfect link. I completely missed them when I did a search. They had one left so I pick them up tonight.

Like I said, make sure the spline size is correct 👌🏻

 

[Freespirit]

Like I said, make sure the spline size is correct 👌🏻

I took a risk but the spine wasn’t the right size and the old one had groves that I assume push outwards when the screw goes in and the new one didn’t, but water is flowing now just the tap not fitting properly. So progress. I’ll look at the reviver kits steadyon mentioned.

 

[Freespirit]

1. Its a multi-turn tap, not 1/4 turn. If the only problem is it is dripping a bit, most likely changing the rubber washer at the very bottom of your picture will cure the problem for pennies.
2. Otherwise look at tap reviver kits from the likes of Screwfix and Toolstation.
3. In theory you could change it for 1/4 turn ceramic, but you might get flow issues if you are on a low pressure system.
4. You need to buy parts for a basin or bath tap as relevant, because they are different sizes.

Many thanks Steadyon, the reviver kit worked perfectly, easy and quick to fit and as a bonus it looks good. Good start to the day. 😀