CARRON PHOENIX LUCIDA TAP SPARES
Replacement Spare parts for the Carron Phoenix Lucida Twin Lever Kitchen Mixer Monobloc Tap.
Watch our video below for guidance / how to remove your handles and change your Quarter turn ceramic cartridge
If your Lucida tap is leaking or dripping from the spout then its time to change the ceramic quarter turn cartridges.
Replacement cartridge known by spare part code 3561R / 2552R 2552R_H 2552R_C.
You may need a conversion bush but you wont know this until you remove the valve from the tap.
Sometimes the bush remains in the tap and other times it comes out stuck to the cartridge.
If they come out together you can try and separate the bush which means you can re use the bush.
If you cannot get it apart then you will need to purchase a new bush. You can return any unused parts to us.
Adaptor bush known by spare part code 3868R. This is our SB27_S.
If your tap is leaking at the neck (this is where the swivel spout joins on to the tap body) then you need to replace the Spout seals.
The Seals / O'ring kit is known by code 1260R.
You must use silicone lubricant on the new O Rings when fitted.
Please note our SK18_S is not provided with a spout retaining screw. You will need to reuse your original.
We now have new Compatible replacement levers / handles available which replace code 3259R.
Please note our handles are plain and do not have H / C marked on them. Handles come with the screw.
If you need a new screw separately for the handle this is our SS81_S.
If you require a new antisplasher / aerator this is our part SR63C/CB (available in Chrome).
Original codes known by 133.0068.762 SP1263 /1263R.
Carron Phoenix Lucida Frequently asked questions
How to I remove the Carron Phoenix tap handle?
Use 2mm allen key to undo handle. The grub screw is located on the underside of the handle.
You can pull the lever forwards to access the screw at the back if you need more space.
How do I know if need the adaptor bush?
Until you remove the cartridge from the tap you will not know if you need this part.
This is because sometimes the bush gets corroded to the tap and remains in the tap body, and other times it comes out corroded to the tap cartridge.
Can I remove the adaptor bush from the old cartridge?
Yes you can but it can be very hard to remove due to corrosion.
You can try using very hot water, followed by cold water over it, to help break the corrosion seal.
The bush unscrews from the cartridge anticlockwise. You will likely need to use some grips or put it in a vice to remove it.
If you cannot separate it you will need to replace the bush.
How do I remove the spout and replace the o'rings inside the spout?
Use 2.5mm allen key to undo grub screw at the back holding the spout in place.
pull spout up and out of the tap body. You can watch our How to video above.
What size spanner do I need to remove the tap handle?
You will need a 17mm or an adjustable spanner
You can find the Lucida tap / instruction diagram below.