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Tap & shower cartridge identification

Send us your photos and we’ll help identify the right part.

Available by phone, email or live chat to help identify your cartridge. If you need to speak to us please call 01444 871313. WhatsApp is for messaging only.

Measuring guides

Choose your cartridge type

Tap a cartridge type below to jump straight to the measuring guide for it.

Send your photos and details

Use the form below to send us photos of your tap, shower or cartridge and we’ll help identify the correct replacement part.

Email directly sales@tapmagician.co.uk
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Attach photos*

Please add a clear photo of the complete tap or shower first, plus cartridge photos, side view and bottom view where possible.

Please attach at least 1 photo, up to 5 photos, 5MB each.

Please double check the spelling of your email address before submitting the form. We will respond within 24 hours. If your enquiry is urgent please contact us via WhatsApp.

Measuring help

Measuring guides

Quarter turn

Measuring a quarter turn cartridge

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Counting the splines
Measuring the cartridge diagram
- Count the teeth on the spline (we find taking a photograph looking down the spline and counting from the photograph is the easiest way), or use our spline gauge. - Measure the cartridge as per our diagram. - Send us clear photos of your cartridge including any coding on the cartridge, and also photos of your complete tap. - Let us know any other details such as make and model of the tap if known.
Ready to send your measurements and photos?Go to contact form

Compression

Measuring a compression valve

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Compression valve
Compression valve diagram
- Count the splines. - Measure the valve against our diagram – measure the C in the closed position as we need the seating depth inside the tap. - Photograph the valve.
Ready to send your measurements and photos?Go to contact form

Single lever

Measuring a single lever cartridge

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Single lever cartridge
Measuring the single lever cartridge
- Measure the total height and width of the cartridge. - Photograph both the side and bottom view of the cartridge.
Ready to send your measurements and photos?Go to contact form

Thermostatic

Measuring a thermostatic cartridge

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Thermostatic shower cartridge
Measuring the thermostatic cartridge diagram
- Measure the total height. - Measure the width of the cartridge O-rings. - Count the splines. - Measure the spline diameter. - Photograph the cartridge from the side and bottom. - Photograph the shower.
Ready to send your measurements and photos?Go to contact form

Diverter

Measuring a diverter cartridge

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Diverter cartridge
Measuring the diverter cartridge diagram
- Measure the height of the cartridge. - Measure the width of the cartridge. - Count the splines and measure the spline diameter. - Photograph the cartridge from the side and bottom view. - Advise how many outlets the diverter operates.
Ready to send your measurements and photos?Go to contact form

Still not sure which part you need?

Send clear photos of your tap, shower or cartridge and our experienced advisors will help identify the right replacement part.

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