Cheap option worked a treat, thanks! Now it turns out that even with the innards out, the flow is still really low. All other hot taps are fine in the house and this one is on the ground floor.
The only thing I can think of is something nasty in the isolating valve just below this tap?
yes it's tight alright! The biggest issue is holding the tap from turning while trying to undo the nut
Nice to know I am on the right lines though
Thanks
I'm trying to get into the guts of my 1/4 turn lever hot kitchen tap. I drained the hot water and got the cap and screw off and took off the lever arm. Then I successfully removed the circlip but the nut holding everything else in just won't budge. I've had a socket on it but no matter how hard...