Shower mixer tap cartridge replacement

James Pitchrr · Oct 16, 2018

Hello all

I came to replace the cartridge on my bathroom mixer tap, as thehot tap was leaking, and to get the head cover off there is a hole round the back that you slot an allen key into and undo the grub screw. Once i had unscrewed the grub screw i was hoping the cover would slide off and reveal the cartridge to replace but the cover wont come off! I dont know whether there is a special way to get them off or whether it has just seized on. I tried some WD40 but didnt seem to do the trick.

Ive hopefully uploaded a picture of the tap.

Any advice will be a great help.

thanks

townfanjon · Oct 16, 2018

If the grub screw has come out it should pull off , have another go , but obviously be careful

Welder · Oct 16, 2018

It does come off. However, it will be calcified on so rock it back & forth gently but firmly pulling upwards as you go.

Sadly, this will only be your first hurdle. More is to come as the taps are located where they are - hopefully not

#TestOfYourMettle

Harvest Fields · Oct 16, 2018

Give it some muscle they will come off mate

Welder · Oct 16, 2018

Yes but look at where they are H. Up poo creek if he breaks 'em.

Harvest Fields · Oct 16, 2018

YorkshireDave said:
Yes but look at where they are H. Up poo creek if he breaks 'em.

Did see that but I fancy his odds.

Welder · Oct 16, 2018

With us on his side, he cannee fail laddee

Shower mixer tap cartridge replacement

James Pitchrr

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