How to repair a leaky kitchen sink tap
Prepare Start by shutting off the water to the mains in the house, rather than simply turning off the tap. Locate the main switch and turn it off, then run water through the tap until it dries. This will prevent fountains from forming when the tap is turned on. Close the tap again. Accessing the valve unit Before any other operation, insert the filter or plug into the drain. This will prevent small parts of the kitchen sink tap from flowing down the drain and being lost. Next, it is necessary to remove the decoration from the top of the leaky sink tap. You need to pry it off with a flathead screwdriver or a knife. Set it aside to put it back on later. You will now be able to see the fixing nut, which will have to be loosened with the adjustable spanner. Use adhesive tape on the jaws of the spanner to avoid scratching the sink tap. Turn the spanner anti-clockwise until the retaining nut is removed and set it aside. Now you have reached the valve. Using the spanner, pull the valve o...