Bristan tap covers - nightmare

[rdsc]

Hi - I'm trying to troubleshoot a problem with a Bristan Meridian Shower but to say I've fallen at the first hurdle is an understatement - *how* do you get chromed dome shaped tap covers off! These are the ones I'm talking about:

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• rdsc
• 2 Nov 2008
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Looking at other posts - it seems they should be push on? Does anyone know if this is correct? I've tried getting purchase on them with a thin edge (chisel blade) but no sign of movement. Any tips - thanks

 

[gasmick2]

hi not shure with bristain but they are very simular to my bath and basin taps that i have recently installed and on mine the chrome dome unscews then there is a screw under that that holds them on
hold the top with both hands and try to unscrew the top you have nothing to loose

mick

 

[rdsc]

Mick - cheers, I wondered if that was it cos I really couldn't feel them moving. I've tried unscrewing them but they're so slippy it's hard to get any purchase. Which way are yours threaded - I'm guessing they'd unscrew in an anti-clockwise direction?

 

[neds]

Use some rubber or some old leather to give you some more grip. Wrap it round the tap and use some water pump pliers to gently squeeze round it, should give you enough leverage.

 

[gasmick2]

hi yes they would undo anticlockwise as mine do and as the other poster says try using a pair of rubber gloves so you can get a good grip
hope you succeed ok

mick

 

[Newboy]

Try removing the two screws from the cover pate, then slide the plate over the control knobs - this may give you access to the mixer body