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Hi

Our kitchen mixer tap is leaking around the bottom. Unsure where the leak is coming from but suspect/hope a new cartridge will fix it.

I am not a confident DIY guy, our mains pressure is really high and so plumbing makes me nervous 😂 but I feel like this is a job I should really be able to do for myself.

Am I ok to isolate the tap using the isolation valves, pictures attached? Or will I need to go through the pain of turning off the mains supply to the house?

Any other tips or advice for a total novice very much appreciated!
 

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Nope it’s not the cartridge

It’s the swivel orings tbh it’s a stnd cheap tap best to change it
 

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