Recent content by gricey44

I managed to get the handle off the tap using a combination of the tips I received on here. Have now replaced the faulty valve and everything is Hunky Dory. Many thanks again. Brian

Thankyou to all who gave me advice. I will try them tomorrow when it's convenient to turn the water off. Brian

I don't have a blowlamp I'm afraid. I wonder if I just keep tapping it lightly it might budge

the shroud on this tap is loose but even if I open up the tap fully and lift the shroud I still can't get at the nut

Hi, I know this may seem a bit trivial but I need advice on how to remove the top (spindle) off a tap. I have removed the disc at the top and also the screw but can't shift the spindle to access the tap innards. I have tried pulling it off and also tapping it off with a mallet and piece of wood...

Just been to B&Q and changed the faulty inserts. Job's a good'un.Thanks for your help. Brian :D

Hi Sam When the taps were originally installed the 2 hot taps (basin and bath) were sticking.This caused a bigger problem as we have a combi boiler and it kept shutting off continually.I then changed the tap insides around so now both the cold taps are sticking.I'm sorry I have forgotten the...

I am a complete novice at DIY so any information would be very welcome. I recently bought 2 washbasin and 2 bath taps and had a plumber fit them for me.However a couple of the taps (one of each) are sticking.When I turn the tap there is a slow constant flow of water but if I increase the rate...