Tap Washer

m&m · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 4:35 pm Post Subject: Tap Washer

I am trying to replace a washer on a armitage shanks tap, I have removed the plastic cap on top of the tap and loosened the screw inside, how do I remove the top of the tap so I can get the cover off to access the nut ?

wilhelm · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 4:38 pm Post Subject:

direct violence.

Bahco · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 4:42 pm Post Subject:

Does it not just pull up?

Try gentle tapping around the head but use a cloth to protect it

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brumylad · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 7:15 pm Post Subject:

post a picture of the tap

ArtfulBodger · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 7:32 pm Post Subject:

Lever it very carefully until it breaks then go and but a new set of taps or at least some new bodies - very cheap.

ChrisR · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 7:47 pm Post Subject:

I carry a small gear puller for doing that.
Put the screw back in, loosen it a couple of turns, pull up on the head with your hand while hitting the dcrew head downwards.
May help to pour a kettle of boiling water over it first.