Thanks Andrew. Just done 2 jpegs and tried to open an album and file. Keeps stalling and saying I have no images. Basically the tap is back together (well it never came apart) - apart from the small gap now on the cold control side.
Probably against the forum rules but it looks like the only...
Franke "Eiger" mixer tap - leaking cold side; obtained new (expensive) valve, then the fun started. Wouldn't budge when I'd removed screw./ Soft water area but tried the dilute acid and then the "tapping" - more whacking with a wooden implement. Finally protecting surface - mole wrench and brute...