Replacing tap ceramic cartridge

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Hi.
Dripping Franke mixer tap ( cold side)
Can't get the old cartridge out with a box spanner. Just gets some leverage , but then just slips off.
Tried an adjustable wrench with another wrench trying to turn it , but can't get a good enough grip ( not really enough room between cartridge and the inside of the bit if the tap that the tap handle fits into.
Sprayed with WD40 and tried elastic band.
Bought a 1/4 socket set, but the sockets aren't deep enough to fit over the cartridge.
Any ideas ? Don't really want to spend £30 on a deep socket set. Already spent £26.
Thanks

 

[CBW]

Have you tried pouring boiling water on it?
You could always purchase an individual deep socket if you know the size? Eg https://www.trade-point.co.uk/depar...3GFf_nKZTgeZa5QEMS4aAjUyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
A photo could help if we could see it, might be able to offer a decent solution?

 

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Have you tried pouring boiling water on it?
You could always purchase an individual deep socket if you know the size? Eg https://www.trade-point.co.uk/depar...3GFf_nKZTgeZa5QEMS4aAjUyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
A photo could help if we could see it, might be able to offer a decent solution?

Ah, we had to turn off water at stopcock ( no isolator valve even though it's a new kitchen ) so couldn't wait and tine was running out for buying any more tools today.
Anyway, put the handle back on , gingerly turned water on and the damn tap is no longer dripping Attention seeking I reckon.
Its the Franke Ascona tap .

 

[Madrab]

Just to be pedantic on a Monday morning ...

Lever Cartridge

1/4 turn ceramic valve

you'll have a 1/4 turn ceramic valve and it should go relatively easily with a decent adjustable spanner, you may just need to get some support on the tap if the sink is flexing

 

[opps]

Just to be pedantic on a Monday morning ...

Lever Cartridge

1/4 turn ceramic valve

you'll have a 1/4 turn ceramic valve and it should go relatively easily with a decent adjustable spanner, you may just need to get some support on the tap if the sink is flexing

Years ago when changing the lever valve on my hansgrohe monobloc kitchen tap, I saw the "teeth" at the top of the valve. I assumed that I needed to use water pump pliers to remove it. I snapped the plastic locating lugs in the base and had to fudge new ones to prevent the new valve from twisting when the handle is twisted in use.

 

[CBW]

you'll have a 1/4 turn ceramic valve and it should go relatively easily with a decent adjustable spanner, you may just need to get some support on the tap if the sink is flexing

Yep, looks like a spanner or standard correct sized socket should do it

Its the Franke Ascona tap .

https://onepim-content.franke.com/d...ile=Ascona_Instruction_Sheet-FLEXI_Hi-Res.pdf

Might not need doing now though, OP stated it’s no longer dripping

 

[Madrab]

Might not need doing now though, OP stated it’s no longer dripping

give it time ....

 

[whatsthenews]

Just to be pedantic on a Monday morning ...

Lever Cartridge

1/4 turn ceramic valve

you'll have a 1/4 turn ceramic valve and it should go relatively easily with a decent adjustable spanner, you may just need to get some support on the tap if the sink is flexing

Pedantilate freely, it helps me learn.It's a 1/4 turn ceramic valve.

 

[whatsthenews]

Yep, looks like a spanner or standard correct sized socket should do it

https://onepim-content.franke.com/d...ile=Ascona_Instruction_Sheet-FLEXI_Hi-Res.pdf

Might not need doing now though, OP stated it’s no longer dripping

They're just the fitting instructions.
Sink isn't stainless steel so not flexing.
Instructions to replace cartridge recommend a box spanner, which hasn't worked.
It needs a deep socket.
Spanner no good as it's inset into the side of the tap.
Video on YouTube shows plumber using an adjustable on the valve and another to turn the adjustable , but the adjustable we have is a bit too big to get into the tap to get a good grip on the valve.
I'm sure it'll start dripping again. Interestingly it's now without a little brass horseshoe washer ?

 

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This is what we're up against.

 

[CBW]

Ahh, I see your predicament need a deep socket then Did you try the boiling hot water?

 

[Madrab]

You should be able to get the jaws of medium sized adjustable spanner onto that at a slight angle unless you've already rounded off the brass. Then give it a sharp tap with a pin hammer or similar light hammer and it should go.

The wee horseshoe or C clip is to hold the threaded shaft of the valve into the valve body.

 

[opps]

Why not use box spanners?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/box-span...id=KINASEKPID&cm_mmc=Google-_-TOKEN1-_-TOKEN2

The above is just intended to show you what they look like.

 

[whatsthenews]

Why not use box spanners?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/box-span...id=KINASEKPID&cm_mmc=Google-_-TOKEN1-_-TOKEN2

The above is just intended to show you what they look like.

We did and they didn't work.