ceramic tap problem

[TraceyDN]

be grateful for advice on whether to give up and call a plumber! Thank you

My kitchen tap is dripping and I'm trying to remove the ceramic washer. I've got this far (see photo) - what do I do next?? I tried removing the RH arm but it doesn't turn and seems to be all one piece with the base.
Any advice gratefully received! Tracey

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• TraceyDN
• 9 Nov 2012
• 1

 

[HERTS P&D]

Buy a new tap.

Andy

 

[Dan Robinson]

Yup

 

[BoiledUP]

Times are hard guys...? Maybe this lady can't afford a new tap?
I wish I knew how to help you Tracey, but I would if I could. x

 

[CBF]

you need to undo the tapered bit next to where the handle is, then you will see the nut screwing it into the tap body, you didn't need to remove the spout & it might be better to put that back in before you try to undo it as you might need to use that to support the tap as you try to undo the nut.

 

[CBF]

Times are hard guys...? Maybe this lady can't afford a new tap?

quite agree

 

[denso13]

Maybe this lady can't afford a new tap

Maybe not but if the correct cartridge can be found (there are hundreds http://www.shop.lunns.net/ceramic-disc-cartridges-42-c.asp) it might still be cheaper changing the whole tap.

 

[JohnD]

that tapered shroud will be difficult to get off. Wrap it in multiple turns of vinyl tape (not sellotape) or fabric elastoplast adhesive strapping, but it will probably get marked or damaged when you try to grip it with a tool. There will be a nut behind it that comes off with spanners.

Somebody wearing rubber gloves for grip, and with strong fingers, might be able to undo it by hand.