Source for kitchen mixer cassette

[Bob Eager]

We have a 12 year old monobloc mixer (MFI I think!) on the kitchen sink. It's been leaking slightly, and now the action is getting unreliable and notchy.

I've taken it apart and lifted out a 'cartridge' complete. O rings not damaged. No markings at all.

I did find one website with useful pictures and measurements, and it looks very similar to one of the Creta models apart from the layout on the bottom.

Anyone know any good sources for these things? I'd rather not replace the whole tap, but if cartridge cost approaches a new tap then I suppose I'd have to bite the bullet...

[The Medway Handyman]

I used these guys in the past - they seem to know their stuff

[Bob Eager]

give them a call on Monday...

[Mike Dodd]

Walk into your local PlumbCentre with said bit in hand. Worked for me (although I'd sourced the monobloc from there, it has to be said).

[Lurch]

On Sun, 13 May 2007 09:55:32 +0100, Mike Dodd mused:

That would be Plumb Center, and that's the last place you should go if you want to actually get the right parts at a half reasonable price.

[Bob Eager]

Actually, the thing seems to be 'fixed'. The leak has almost gone, and I suspect a smear of sealant on the sealant 'ring' (it's a comlex shape) may fix that.

I have a feeling the cassette may have become loose in the tap. When I put it all back together (since it does at least work) for now, the action is now normal (and smoother and lighter to the touch) and, as I said, the leak is almost gone (it may have come off its seat).