Quooker replace tap-and-twist PCB

[FranklinJBean]

I'm working on a Quooker Flex tap with an unreliable tap-and-twist steam control. I think its the little PCB in the tap head. I've got a replacement but I'm unsure of the process for removing and replacing the PCB. It is sandwiched between the brass core of the tap and the stainless case. It looks like the core will need to be removed to gain access to the PCB. Does anyone know if this is the case and if so how to remove the core. Is it threaded or pressed in? Are special tools required? I can post images if required.

Any advice appreciated.

 

[Ben-gee]

Nice. And very unobtrusive- I’d leave that as permanent fix!!

 

[Merlous]

Nice. And very unobtrusive- I’d leave that as permanent fix!!

Thanks, I think that's what I'm going to end up doing.

 

[WeePiper]

Sorry for the delay, have had a bit of a few days. I think you're right about the plastic pins and might be why mine doesn't work all the time if it's moved slightly.
I have made a temporary fix as I haven't got the time to strip it all down, it works every time now!

Temp fix was to attach a 5mm X 1.5mm round magnet to the knurled knob. It magnetises itself to the existing magnet in the ring and gives it the right amount of magnetism to operate the tap.View attachment 85244

The “temporary fix” with a magnet works! Thanks very much.

 

[Merlous]

The “temporary fix” with a magnet works! Thanks very much.

You're welcome!

For an update it's been 6 months and my magnet is still stuck on and the tap is still working.