How to replace the cartridge in a mixer tap

I live in a housing association flat and the plumber came to replace the entire tap. It was the same type as in this video. When he was finished, he wiped a bit of sealant around the base of the tap. As he did, he said, "sometimes people see water around here and they think it's dripping." As soon as he left, I scraped it off, all the while saying, "if you'd installed correctly, it wouldn't drip!"
Sealant, the landlord's special. Guttering doesn't connect? Slather sealant all over it. Did a dodgy job of replacing a basic tap? Slap some sealant on it.

Brilliant video!! Very clear and to the point. Helped me resolve issue in no time. Many thanks

Amazon 20 quid nice new tap problem solved

That shroud is a shit idea

How do you remove the nut? Mine didn't come off with the shroud and it's almost impossible to turn with spanner.

To replace a new one wouldn't much dearer than the part.

Thanks

Brilliant video you have saved me 50€ cost of tap in my village

Video must do in such a way do that we vansee and watch more better each part

I spent quite a while under the sink looking for that bloody allen key screw under the hot/cold indicator. Thanks for a straightforward explanation. Now let's see what else can go wrong when I take it apart😏

This is exactly what I needed. I attempted the same job a couple of months ago, but when I couldn’t remove the handle, I gave up. Yesterday I bought silicone grease for my pond pump fittings, and got inspired to take another swing at the faucet. I had use some “persuasion” on the handle (I’m 99 lbs.) but the shroud was impossible. With your help I was able to fix something that’s been bothering me for some time now. Thanks a million!

excellent

Excellent video. Well done Ultimate Handyman, many thanks.

Excellent video. I'm about to do my Zucchetti basin tap - it looks identical to yours. The worst thing is the cartridge cost me $97.71 (AUD). Tempted to buy a brand new mixer tap for $32.

What a faff ! I think I'll stick to the old washer type taps.

Excellent.

What is the size of allen key?

I followed your advice to remove the cap by spraying it with the loosening lubricant. but couldn't remove it still. Then I put the two thick rubber bands just below the cap and I got a good grip and removed the cap right away.

❤amazing at what u do. True workmanship. ❤ from New Zealand

WOW! Thank you this hack it really work!