Screwfix, Wickes and Toolstation only sell 1/2" glands. My old shower mixer tap is dripping, but it's 3/4". Why does nobody sell them, and what should I do? The only ones I can find from a big retailer are at City plumbing, but they're expensive and it doesn't say whether they have a 20-tooth spline to fit my handles. https://www.cityplumbing.co.uk/iflo...-Barcelona,-Bilbao,-'S'pa,-Calm+Lode/p/820748
There are some on Amazon, but I don't know if they will be correct?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cartridges-Quarter-teeth-Supplied-screws/dp/B07NQN64MK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cartridges-Quarter-teeth-Supplied-screws/dp/B07NQN64MK
Thank you, but I tend to use Amazon/eBay as a last resort (except for things "Dispatched from and sold by Amazon", of which there appear to be none for this product), as I don't trust the quality. I'm mostly interested in why the big retailers aren't stocking this - is it that 3/4" is very uncommon (even though it's the standard for bath taps?) or are people using some kind of adapter with 1/2" glands?
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Could try these as well, if you know the brand https://www.showerdoc.com/shower-spares
Although bath taps (I don't actually know how prevalent this is for showers) are 3/4" inch, they are very commonly 1/2" glands inside! Have you actually removed the glands to check?.
Regarding the question of quality, I wouldn't worry about the source. Most plumbing materials are poor anyway - especially if you are not buying from the original manufacturer. Having looked at that link, you are probably more likely to be successful there than with merchants or DIY shops
Old thread I know but I'm having the same problem.
All stores sell 1/2", but WHY NOT 3/4"?
Doesn't add up