Tap Problem!

[James66]

Hi all, im an amatuer at this but i have an issue with a tap of mine that keeps leaking. I cant seem to get the cap off .

Its a Q-TURN SINGLE LEVER BASIN TAP

Any help would be appreciated!

James

 

[powell30]

Usually you remove the cap on the top of the tap and unscrew the the small brass scre inside to take of the tap head.....use a stanley blade to pop up the cover.

Note you will need a new 1/4 turn insert (or new o rings.....very fiddly) to stop the tap dripping

 

[James66]

Thank you! the top cap seems to be the problem so far. Its kinda stuck in there Ill keep trying!

 

[James66]

Hey guys....as advised above i tried to remove the top cap where the brand is & as i guess theres nothing below it. Thats just the brand. Im suspecting its a either twisting method or a lifting method. Anyone??? Any idea?

James

 

[holty]

is ther a tiny hole or cap at the back of the tap handle body. wich could mean its held on by a grub screw, usually small allen key or flat head drive will fit.

 

[James66]

i just checked . there is none Its just two piece in total...one is the lever & the other is the tap itself. Thank for your time

 

[holty]

could be the bottom ring is holding both together on the tap handle. try holding the main part(long handle) and undoing the small lower ring.

 

[James66]

Thank you for the help. the lower small ring is connected to the upper piece. Its 1 piece in all. That is if i got u right.