Help to remove kitchen tap

[Tay2807]

Hi,

I am trying to unscrew the valve inside my kitchen tap. Theyre bristan ones. I have attached a photo. It is trickling water so would like to replace the valve.

I have tried boiling water, wd40. But it won't budge. Any other tips in how to remove it? Would much prefer to do this than have to buy a whole new tap!

Thank you

 

[denso13]

Long adjustable spanner on the spout, one on the valve and give it some welly...

 

[Koolpc]

Dynamite it

 

[Tay2807]

Dynamite it

Is this a nifty tool that I know nothing about or is it literal? Because the literal option sounds about right

 

[Tay2807]

Long adjustable spanner on the spout, one on the valve and give it some welly...

I am trying Its difficult as im worried to either wear away the nut part or damage the tap

 

[mikehammer69]

Do the specialist penetrant sprays make a difference here ?

 

[Tay2807]

Do the specialist penetrant sprays make a difference here ?

I have only tried wd40. What sprays would you recommend?

 

[Koolpc]

Is this a nifty tool that I know nothing about or is it literal? Because the literal option sounds about right

It's a red stick with a string you light at the end!!! Lol

 

[mikehammer69]

I have only tried wd40. What sprays would you recommend?

“Wd40 specialist penetrant spray”

I would prefer someone more knowledgeable than me would confirm if it will make a difference

https://wd40.co.uk/product/fast-release-penetrant-spray/

 

[Tay2807]

It's a red stick with a string you light at the end!!! Lol

So the literal option then haha bloody thing i guess ill have to buy a whole new tap!

 

[denso13]

Heat/blowtorch would also help move it.

 

[Tay2807]

“Wd40 specialist penetrant spray”

I would prefer someone more knowledgeable than me would confirm if it will make a difference

Oh I see! I just googled it. I only used the general one so this may be an option, thank you I shall see if anyone can confirm.

 

[dilalio]

Have you tried tightening first, then go the other way. Hard water area? Soak it in scale remover.

 

[Burnerman]

As you realise, you don't want the tap body to turn - just in case a leak starts below!
The brass parts will be well gummed up with limescale or whatever.......I use a cordless impact wrench and a deep drive socket. Do you know any mechanics that could help you out?
John

 

[kidgreen61]

Correct size ring spanner will shift it.