How do I remove this tap?

[TMTG]

Hi

Having some trouble with our bathroom taps, one of which is dripping and the other of which is not releasing any water.

I know I need to change the washers, and I have removed the tap head to reveal this bit underneath. I just don't know how to get this bit off without removing the entire tap set, which I don't want to do.

I tried moving the top metal bit under where the tap bit would be but it doesn't budge.

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Any help appreciated.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Hi
I tried moving the top metal bit under where the tap bit would be but it doesn't budge.

Need a bit of the old elbow grease, as that part will come off!
Might need to wrap a cloth round it, to prevent damage and get a pair of grips to it.

 

[seco services]

You need to remove the chrome shrould, useally a rag so you don't damage the chrome and a pair of pump grips, turn anti clockwise it'll come off.

 

[TMTG]

Ha! Thought it might be that. I was using a wrench but wasn't big enough to get round it. Cheers/

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Just check before you start to remove it, that there is no fixing screw or allen heads on underside or back of tap.

 

[TMTG]

You mean something that will release it easier than unscrewing from the top? Will do. Thanks again.

 

[leakydave]

You need to use a "boa" wrench that will not damage the shroud.

 

[TMTG]

http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...a=X&ei=5F1tULHVGenC0QXKmYCwDg&ved=0CFcQ8wIwAQ

Would this do the trick?

 

[dcawkwell]

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=boa+wrench&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GBfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=14831323420497915863&sa=X&ei=5F1tULHVGenC0QXKmYCwDg&ved=0CFcQ8wIwAQ

Would this do the trick?

No. Use grips. You need something that is going to dig in. A rubber belt will just slip.

 

[skodaman007]

in my humble opinion and if you need to purchase tools. As hot & cold are faulty,just change the complete tap.
or in your case get a plumber in.

good luck.

book your xmas parties now.

 

[l0n35t4r]

as PrenticeBoyofDerry suggested, check for screws that hold down such kind of taps on basin tops.

 

[Blooflame]

call a qualified plumber????

 

[TMTG]

call a qualified plumber????

If it's something simple I can do myself I would rather not fork out for a plumber. Changing a washer should be a simple procedure right?

I do realise the irony of saying that after asking about it

 

[BoB33]

A bit of heat helps sometimes. Assuming you have not got a gas blowlamp, Try running a stream of boiling water over out of a kettle over the shroud. Repeat if necessary then try. Expansion of the shroud helps sometimes.

 

[TMTG]

Hi

Just to update on this- I got the top off to reveal the big brass nut. However I tried to remove this (on both taps) and it would not budge at all.

Do I need to remove the little brass bit at the top of this (the bit poking through you can see in the photos) before removing the nut?

Whenever I tried to remove the nut, the whole tap set moved about in the basin which didn't fill me with a great deal of confidence.

I am determined to finish this job myself!