Dripping tap: causes, quick fix and when to call a plumber in Rubí
Resumen rápido
A dripping tap is almost always a worn cartridge or washer. Water is hard in Rubí, so limescale speeds up wear.
¿Qué está pasando?
A continuous drip from a single-lever tap is almost always the internal ceramic cartridge.
Causas más probables
Worn ceramic cartridge
altaThe cartridge opens and closes the flow. Lifespan 5–10 years.
Damaged O-ring
mediaThe seals at the spout flatten with age and let water past the base.
Excess mains pressure
bajaAbove 4 bar the seals suffer.
Pasos de diagnóstico
- 1
Shut off the tap valve
Under the sink you'll find two angle valves. Close them clockwise.
- 2
Identify the cartridge model
Photograph the tap and take the old cartridge to the shop.
⚠ Parada de seguridad: Don't force the lever with unprotected pliers. - 3
Replace cartridge and seals
While you're in there, swap the O-rings too.
- 4
Open slowly and check
Open the angle valves slowly.
Cuándo llamar a un profesional
Call a plumber in Rubí if water leaks from the base.
Coste orientativo en Rubí
45–95 €
Travel within Rubí, diagnosis and standard cartridge replacement.
Contexto local · Rubí
Water in Rubí is hard.
Rubí grew in two clear waves: the old town and 1960s–70s residential estates, then a second new-build wave between 2000 and 2010 toward Sant Muç and Can Mir. The old town still has pre-2002 electrical installations we upgrade before any other work. The new expansion concentrates semi-detached homes with heat pumps that need yearly servicing. The historic Rubí stream floods mean we always check drainage and non-return pumps in ground-floor flats before closing up a bathroom. Wide streets, easy van access.
- Comarca: Vallès Occidental
- Población: 79.317 hab.
- Parque de vivienda predominante: piso-moderno
- Año medio de construcción: 1978
- Códigos postales: 08191
Crecimiento marcado por torres de los 70 en Les Torres y casas en Can Mir.
Preguntas frecuentes
How much does fixing a dripping tap cost in Rubí?
Between 45 and 95 €.
Can I fix it myself?
Yes if you're handy.
Do you come same-day to Rubí?
Yes.
¿Prefieres que vayamos nosotros?
Diagnóstico y presupuesto en Rubí normalmente el mismo día.
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Sources and regulation
- CTE DB-HS 4 — Suministro de agua — Código Técnico de la Edificación