Pegler Brita titanium 3 way tap. How to remove caps!!!???

[scotster]

I'm stumped.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/38656701/tap.JPG

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• scotster
• 5 Apr 2014
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I can't get the caps off. Grub screws are out, even removed handle. Tried twisting and gentle coaxing with a screwdriver but seems like a solid stop. Any ideas?

I'm trying to get in to clean/replace the inners as its dripping already. Only two years old.

Any help really welcome.

Thanks. Scott.

 

[picasso]

When you say grub screws do you mean the ones under the handles ?

 

[scotster]

Yes. The grub screws on the handles.

 

[picasso]

Then it should come off, all I can suggest is to try and work the screwdriver around the base of the tap, see if you can wiggle it free.

 

[scotster]

Hi. Thanks for the help. You can see where I have the screwdriver inserted in the photo?

That's where you mean right?

 

[scotster]

bump

 

[sweet]

I'm stumped.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/38656701/tap.JPG

Untitled

• scotster
• 5 Apr 2014
• 1

I can't get the caps off. Grub screws are out, even removed handle. Tried twisting and gentle coaxing with a screwdriver but seems like a solid stop. Any ideas?

I'm trying to get in to clean/replace the inners as its dripping already. Only two years old.

Any help really welcome.

Thanks. Scott.

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[scotster]

I have heared that theu are not hat helpful. Anyone think otherwise?

 

[Stinkerbell]

Hi Scott
Did you manage to get the handles off? If so, how? I am having the same issue and have not found anything helpful yet.
Thanks
Simon

 

[lostinthelight]

Hi Scott
Did you manage to get the handles off? If so, how? I am having the same issue and have not found anything helpful yet.
Thanks
Simon

I fitted the same tap when I did the kitchen .
Within 12 months one of the bars fell out of the cap which was replaced Foc.
As others have discovered getting the old one off is a challenge .
I tried all the usual tricks and more but to no avail.
Eventually got it off by hitting a wedge of wood (green)where the rod (red)screws into the cap but it needs suport (yellow)between latter and sink top to avoid bending the valve shaft