How do I get at the washer on this tap please? There are no flats on the cover piece...

[cliffa]

Hi,
Please can someone help with how I dismantle this tap to replace washer. I've tried gentle prying of the end cap and it hasn't budged and there are no flats on the bit that I presume covers the tap part. Don't want to go in heavy handed. Thanks.

 

[Madrab]

Either the indice may actually unscrew (grips and a cloth) or one of the legs on the head may unscrew revealing a grub screw below

 

[cliffa]

Thank you - I learned another new word 'indice'. I went round a few of the other taps to try to see if one was loose and yes the 'indie' unscrews. Have the handle off now, I guess it will be grips and protection to unscrew the other bit?

 

[fixitflav]

Thank you - I learned another new word 'indice'. I went round a few of the other taps to try to see if one was loose and yes the 'indie' unscrews. Have the handle off now, I guess it will be grips and protection to unscrew the other bit? View attachment 320415

Looks like it could be a 1/4 turn type. If so, there's no washer to replace, have to change the cartridge.

 

[cliffa]

Mission accomplished. Getting the descale treatment. Old fashioned washer type. Thanks again.

 

[Madrab]

@cliffa does the tap screw down or are they 1/4 turn, cant tell from that pic.

 

[Madrab]

oh .... crossover posts, screw down then?

 

[fixitflav]

Mission accomplished. Getting the descale treatment. Old fashioned washer type. Thanks again.View attachment 320425

Doesn't look like a tap washer I've ever seen. Just for curiosity, can you post a pic of the internals?

 

[cliffa]

Sure, here is the inside. I've only flipped the washer as not sure I had one the right size.

 

[Madrab]

Yup, standard brass compression tap, normal 1/2" washer required.

Whilst it's out, you can strip the tap and grease the large thread and O-Rings inside, if you're confident as to how is comes apart. Also check the seat inside the tap body and check it's not badly marked.

 

[fixitflav]

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[fixitflav]

Sure, here is the inside. I've only flipped the washer as not sure I had one the right size.

OK ta. I don't think the washer is the thing in your pic #5, that's what confused.