Tap heads

[Simon321456]

I know this probably gets asked a lot and I swear I've tried to Google it, but does anyone know how to get the tap heads off so I can fix the dripping please?

 

[terryplumb]

The tap head doesn't need to come off. The whole tap and valve unscrews from the tap body with a spanner.

 

[Simon321456]

I undid the nut but it's outside of the tap itself? Don't really know how best describe it so here is another photo !

 

[terryplumb]

Sorry ,got that wrong !! Didn't realise it was a shroud.
You need to unscrew the chrome bezel that surrounds the white cap. There should then be a screw below that you remove. The cross head will then pull up and off. Then unscrew the gland nut ( hexagonal head) ,and remove it. You can then remove the shroud and expose the valve.

 

[Simon321456]

Awesome thanks!

Though, HOW do I do that? I can't get enough purchase on it using my hands, would I use a grip wrench type thing with something under it to stop it from scratching the chrome? This kind of thing

 

[terryplumb]

Try pouring boiling hot water over it ,the expansion may loosen it up, protect the basin ,with a soaked wet towel, from the boiling water.
Pump pliers would be preferred ,with cloth protection. The type in your pic would do if jaws open wide enough.

 

[JohnD]

a rubber strap wrench, called a "boa" or an "anaconda" is better.

If you have one on the shroud and one on the tap you can avoid twisting the tap.