I have a Smev cooktop and stove combo in my van. The flick mixer tap has started leaking and in my opinion needs replacing. The question is can I replace it with one purchased from Bunnings provided its the same diameter hole or do I have to go via a caravan parts supplier.
Dougwe said
01:52 PM Jun 15, 2016
"Smev cooktop and stove combo" "Flick mixer tap leaking". Mate, I'm confused, yes I know, easy for me. I assume it is the water tap leaking I am pretty sure they would be the same at the big green shed. Maybe take the problem causing tap in with you.
Make sure you turn the water off first mate
You are not allowed to buy anything else while there though
patrol03 said
05:41 PM Jun 15, 2016
Just get under there and go for it.The taps come with new flexible leads so you should not have any problems.
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Bryan said
08:10 PM Jun 15, 2016
patrol03 wrote:
Just get under there and go for it.The taps come with new flexible leads so you should not have any problems.
.
Heh Heh, it should have been cooktop & SINK.
I had a look at the big green shed Doug but I think from Caravan plus. Don't ask me why - I think its a comfort thing.
Thanks Patrol03, I'll give it a go. I hope access is easy and I don't have to bend this not so supple body too much.
JeffRae said
09:08 PM Jun 15, 2016
Had to take the sink out of our Expanda to get to the nut that holds flick mixer, It's easy to get to the water pipes
Tony Bell said
11:00 PM Jun 15, 2016
Full on to full off is very quick. This can induce water hammer to three times the normal supply pressure. Eg. 360 to more than 1000 kilo pascals. Like a car decelerating when it hits a brick wall. Many times seen washer rubber and ceramic leak because of this.
Bryan said
12:33 PM Jun 16, 2016
JeffRae wrote:
Had to take the sink out of our Expanda to get to the nut that holds flick mixer, It's easy to get to the water pipes
I hope I'll be able to get to it from underneath. Being a cooktop combo, I am scared I may do damage to the gas connection.
Bryan said
12:34 PM Jun 16, 2016
Tony Bell wrote:
Full on to full off is very quick. This can induce water hammer to three times the normal supply pressure. Eg. 360 to more than 1000 kilo pascals. Like a car decelerating when it hits a brick wall. Many times seen washer rubber and ceramic leak because of this.
Never thought of that Tony. I'll bear it in mind for both caravan and home.
Dougwe said
06:37 AM Jun 17, 2016
Have you fixed it yet Bryan ?????
brickies said
07:32 AM Jun 17, 2016
Do a Youtube search on this and it will show you how to pull the tap apart while in place and service the trap
Bryan said
10:12 AM Jun 17, 2016
brickies wrote:
Do a Youtube search on this and it will show you how to pull the tap apart while in place and service the trap
Thanks Brickies I'll have a look. If I can get it right I'll hold the new tap as a spare.
Bryan said
10:17 AM Jun 17, 2016
Dougwe wrote:
Have you fixed it yet Bryan ?????
Not yet Doug. I'll do it in early July once I've got the van home. Its parked at the factory (about 100kms from home) and I use it a couple of days every week instead of travelling up and down, until I finally get to retire at the end of the month....I hope
Dougwe said
09:00 AM Jun 18, 2016
Thanks Bryan. Sounds a good idea having the van to stay in for a couple of days. Bring on the end of the month. Only a couple of weeks left mate.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Saturday 18th of June 2016 09:01:47 AM
bruceg said
09:59 AM Mar 18, 2023
Most flick mixers have replaceable cartridges that can be changed like you would change a weaping washer in a traditional tap.
Dis-assemble yours - take the plastic hot-cold indicator plug out, loosen the allen bolt under it and take the whole tap handle off. Take a picture, then lift the cartridge out.
Go to a plumbing store and get a matching replacement. Put it in aligned to match the picture. Re-assemble the mixer.
bye.
Possum3 said
10:18 AM Mar 18, 2023
I know its an old thread but, I had to remove the flick mixer tap out of a 2013 pop-top Jayco last week - need the assistance from a midget contortionist with three arms and an extra hand on the end of the old fella - I think the van was built around the tap
RickJ said
10:24 AM Mar 18, 2023
brickies wrote:
Do a Youtube search on this and it will show you how to pull the tap apart while in place and service the trap
We had a leak (sorry Doug) from our mixer tap and I pulled it apart in situ and fitted new seals.
They must get them fro IKEA because if I remember correctly I had to use an Allen Key tool.
I have a Smev cooktop and stove combo in my van. The flick mixer tap has started leaking and in my opinion needs replacing. The question is can I replace it with one purchased from Bunnings provided its the same diameter hole or do I have to go via a caravan parts supplier.
"Smev cooktop and stove combo" "Flick mixer tap leaking". Mate, I'm confused, yes I know, easy for me. I assume it is the water tap leaking
I am pretty sure they would be the same at the big green shed. Maybe take the problem causing tap in with you.
Make sure you turn the water off first mate
You are not allowed to buy anything else while there though
Just get under there and go for it.The taps come with new flexible leads so you should not have any problems.
.
Heh Heh, it should have been cooktop & SINK.
I had a look at the big green shed Doug but I think from Caravan plus. Don't ask me why - I think its a comfort thing.
Thanks Patrol03, I'll give it a go. I hope access is easy and I don't have to bend this not so supple body too much.
I hope I'll be able to get to it from underneath. Being a cooktop combo, I am scared I may do damage to the gas connection.
Never thought of that Tony. I'll bear it in mind for both caravan and home.
Thanks Brickies I'll have a look. If I can get it right I'll hold the new tap as a spare.
Not yet Doug. I'll do it in early July once I've got the van home. Its parked at the factory (about 100kms from home) and I use it a couple of days every week instead of travelling up and down, until I finally get to retire at the end of the month....I hope
Thanks Bryan. Sounds a good idea having the van to stay in for a couple of days. Bring on the end of the month. Only a couple of weeks left mate.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Saturday 18th of June 2016 09:01:47 AM
Most flick mixers have replaceable cartridges that can be changed like you would change a weaping washer in a traditional tap.
Dis-assemble yours - take the plastic hot-cold indicator plug out, loosen the allen bolt under it and take the whole tap handle off. Take a picture, then lift the cartridge out.
Go to a plumbing store and get a matching replacement. Put it in aligned to match the picture. Re-assemble the mixer.
bye.
We had a leak (sorry Doug) from our mixer tap and I pulled it apart in situ and fitted new seals.
They must get them fro IKEA because if I remember correctly I had to use an Allen Key tool.