Struggling with tap

[fattony]

Hi

please see photo attached, it’s a kitchen tap which is leaking when the lever is lifted so I was going to change the cartridge inside but I can’t get the thing off.

I’ve removed the Allen screw which is behind the plastic bung and I thought the top would just lift off but it’s not budging, is there a knack or just brute force?

thanks

 

[terryplumb]

It should just pull upward and off.

 

[fattony]

That’s what I thoughts, I’ve pulled it quite hard and rocked but it’s not budging. I’ll give it another go thanks for confirming

 

[terryplumb]

They can get gunged up . You could try pouring very hot water over the handle ,the heat may help expand it.

 

[fattony]

Sorry for the delay, I’ve finally got round to taking the tap apart, it looks like a cartridge which when I unscrewed it became separated (see photos)

The bit left in the tap I presume is the base of the cartridge but I’m not 100% sure this should come out.

Could anyone link me to a replacement cartridge I could get from screwfix please?

thanks

 

[johnny2007]

Selco sells them

 

[fattony]

Thanks, is there a certain size I need?

 

[johnny2007]

You need to measure the one you removed and get same size.
My local Selco has a selection of them.

 

[fattony]

Ok thanks,

should it have come out in pieces or with the grey base as in one unit?

thanks

 

[johnny2007]

One sealed unit.