Fix Dripping Tap. To avoid any further mess cut off the water supply coming from the mainline. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping.
The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. If it falls in the sink dont worry because thats why you have put the plug in. This step is very important before you put the tap back together as not doing so will cause the tap to leak.
Take your spindle O-ring and roll it onto the spindle until it sits in its groove.
You can usually identify if your dripping tap uses rubber washers or ceramic discs by simply turning the tap handle. Turn off the Water. Loosen the handle set screw with an Allen key and remove the taps handle. If you have the single adjustable lever it will be fixed by replacing the ceramic cartridge beneath the lever.