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My kitchen tap is leaking (the tap itself, not underneath the sink). So far it is under control because there's a lot of limescale around it. It's around 50 mm diameter, but the specifications I see online do not mention it and in some cases it says 40 mm.
Does it matter?
Thanks

Hi cesca,
I'm not sure what you are asking about.
If it's the fact it's leaking - no it doesn't matter, put up with the limscale.
If it's the size of the tap - yes it does matter if you are going to try to renovate it. Replacing the whole tap will be the least frustrating way of dealing with the problem.
Regards S

stoneyboy wrote:Hi cesca,
I'm not sure what you are asking about.
If it's the fact it's leaking - no it doesn't matter, put up with the limscale.
If it's the size of the tap - yes it does matter if you are going to try to renovate it. Replacing the whole tap will be the least frustrating way of dealing with the problem.
Regards S

Hi stoneboy, thanks. Sorry, my post was not very clear. The limescale is a secondary problem. When I turn the water on, there's a minor leak from the area I've wrapped with a cloth. This is the main problem and, I think, the tab need to be replaced.
Most model specifications do not mention the diameter size. The new tab should have the same dimensions of the old tab, shouldn't it? How/Where can I find them? Thanks again.

Hi cesca,
If you search the web site of the company that fixes screws there are a number of similar taps for sale. If you have mains fed hot and cold the tap diameter will not matter, if however you are on tank fed hot with a low pressure you may find the flow too slow. In this case you will have to pay for a Franke navora which internally copes better with low pressures.
Regards S

stoneyboy wrote:Hi cesca,
If you search the web site of the company that fixes screws there are a number of similar taps for sale. If you have mains fed hot and cold the tap diameter will not matter, if however you are on tank fed hot with a low pressure you may find the flow too slow. In this case you will have to pay for a Franke navora which internally copes better with low pressures.
Regards S

Hot and cold water are fed by the mains (will ask a plumber about pressure etc.). In case I want a different model and (if only for aestetical reason) find out the tap diameter, would the word in the specifications be ''diameter'' or something else?
Thanks again.

Hi cesca,
With mains fed supplies you can have any tap you like, they will all work.
Regards S

stoneyboy wrote:Hi cesca,
With mains fed supplies you can have any tap you like, they will all work.
Regards S

Thanks stoneyboy.