GI Replacement Brass Ceramic Disc Tap Valve Insert Gland Cartridge Quarter Turn

Not having had to replace any ceramic disc tap cartridges before, I was slightly apprehensive about dismantling my tap, not knowing what I would find or how difficult the job might prove to be. In reality, the job is simplicity itself - although removing the old cartridges without a large ring spanner of the correct size (17mm) might have proved rather challenging, as they were extremely tight! Replacing the cartridges and reassembling the taps is child's play. The replacement cartridges were a perfect fit, being an exact replacement for the old ones, and the tap is no longer dripping. Care is however required when ordering these cartridges, as they come in different sizes; in particular, make sure that you order ones with the correct number of splines (20 or 28) for the tap handle. These aren't the cheapest replacement cartridges available but they do seem to be of excellent quality and I therefore feel able to give them a strong recommendation.

The B&Q Goodhome Wydon tap had developed a drip! I was struggling to find replacement Cartridges, the one on B&Q website did not match the ones in the tap. I tried cleaning out the inside of the tap & the face seal but no good, still dripping. So rather than purchase a new tap at £100 with a 10 year warranty I looked for the receipt and discovered purchase date March 2013 so it was out of warranty by 3 months! sods law.I did some searching and checking of dimensions and came across this pair for £9.99 when other similar ones were about £30. Purchased & fitted the pair & NO DRIPS so well pleased. Not sure if the replacements will last 10 years so ordering another pair as spares just in case they are not available when needed in the future.They are slightly longer which means the levers stand out a little further but work just fine.Definitely recommended, but time will tell.

These cartridge type valves make replacement an easy job. The only downside is that the splined ends which fit into the tap head are slightly longer than the originals so there is now a slightly larger gap between the tap head and body. Not a major issue but worth checking before ordering.

Bought this to replace valve on my dripping Aurora mixer tap supplied by WREN kitchens. These taps are made by PAINI and have the part number 78CR4906LWN. PAINI told me the exact replacements are: 53CC581ASA (hot) or 53CC581ADA (cold), sold at £17.40 each or £28.51 inc VAT & p&p. I realised that the GI universal replacement was about 2mm shorter at the spline end but at the price (under £7) thought I'd give it a try. Pleased to see that the valve was of very good quality and seated perfectly. The splined end did protrude less than the original but was sufficiently long to fit the tap onto and for the grub screw to bite onto. No more dripping tap and wife pleased! Will definitely buy the corresponding valve if/when the valve on the other side gives out.

perfect replacement

Works perfectly, tap no longer leaking.

They supplied a too-short 6mm retaining screw, so I had to re-use the old one which was 12mm. Even then it did not tighten too well as corroded and tap spline soft metal. Do not patronise cheapskates like this!

Solution to my dripping quarter turn kitchen mixer. The stem was a few millimeters too long for my particular tap handle so a quick trim of the top with a junior hacksaw ensured a perfect fit. Has performed perfectly since fitting!

Est venu remplacer une ancienne vanne qui avait pris du jeux et qui fuyait. Dimensions relativement standard, en tout cas ça se monte très bien sur mon vieux thermostatique ! Le voilà reparti pour 10 ans