Struggling to remove tap head :(

[chrisp1986]

Hi all,

I have recently brought a small cottage and it currently has a TAPMATE Galaxy BSM Bath & Shower Mixer on the bath.

I can't seem to remove the "Cross" part of the tab to turn the heat up.

its the really old style that they dont make anymore.

I can remove the cap on the top and there is just a hole where a screw once was i assume? The basin taps have the screw there.

there doesnt seem to be a small hole anywhere to unlock them.

any ideas?

 

[Madrab]

Sounds like someone has already tried to take it off if the screw is missing. Adjustable spanner under the cross head and tap off with a hammer.
If it doesn't come off easily then it's probably welded on with corrosion/scale/crud.

Try concentrated lemon juice if scaled or other caustic cleaner if it's crud. Then it's just your luck if you can get it off without damage.
May be time for a new mixer.

 

[chrisp1986]

Ok i wll give it a try.

It pulls up i take it and doesn't twist?

 

[Madrab]

They're usually splined or squared so normally straight up.

A pic would be helpful.