We know that many customers search online for cartridges for mixer taps. Many contact us for information and on how to find them. The first thing we would like to say is that ‘universal’ cartridges, i.e. cartridges that fit or are good for all mixers, cannot exist on the market. However, we can help you identify the most popular shapes and sizes that you are most likely to have installed in your bathroom mixer taps.

In the Sintesibagno store for each cartridge there is always the technical exploded view with the precise measurements of every detail of the mixer cartridge. Apart from a few very special cartridges, most mixers are fitted with the cartridges we have grouped together in this section of the website (CLIK HERE)

But what needs to be assessed to see if a cartridge will fit my mixer? We will see that there are many elements that make up a cartridge. Certainly the first step is to arm ourselves with a calibre and check the diameter of the cartridge.
 

Mixer cartridge diameter

As you can also see in the store, the main diameters are:
 

• Diameter 25
• Diameter 28
• Diameter 35
• Diameter 40
• Diameter 42
• Diameter 47

Below you can see some pictures of the 25 diameter, 35 diameter and 40 diameter models:

Cartridge control lever

After checking the diameter of the cartridge, the second step is to check the shape of the lever. The main shape is square, but we can find the cylindrical stem and the lever with a broach finish. In some models there is a thread at the top of the lever where the lever is screwed in.
 

Cartridge base and feet

Having checked the diameter of the cartridge and found the correct lever, we move on to look at the bottom of the cartridge. You may find a flat bottom, in which case the small pins and their positioning should be checked. Or you may find the shaping of the mixed water distribution in the body of the tap. If you look at the pictures on the site you will most likely recognise it.

Always also check the total height of the cartridge!