Shower/mixer tap - slow flow

[jhatter]

Hi,

I have a a shower/mier tap set which I bought from Homebase and had fitted by a plumber about 2 years ago ([DLMURL="http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Browse?storeId=20001&langId=-1&c_1=1%7Ccategory_root%7CBathroom%7C9576969&c_2=2|cat_9576969|Bathroom+taps+and+mixers|9579980"]Chrome Victorian Bath/Shower Mixer [/DLMURL]> on their website).

The hot water tap is running very slowly, almost a dribble. Other hot taps in my house are running OK, so I assume it is the tap and not the boiler pressure.

I think the problem is with the washer (?) can someone please verify this and explain how to change a washer.

Thanks

 

[ajs heating]

isolate the water
remove the white centre cap on tap
under that willbe a crosshead screw which then removes the crosshead handl.
remove the chrome shroud.then with a adjustable spanner you can remove the brass insert to which the tap washer is attatched.

 

[jhatter]

Thanks for your reply.

I can complete the first 3 steps - not sure about step 4.
"...then with a adjustable spanner you can remove the brass insert to which the tap washer is attatched".....

The brass insert only twists back and forth as much as the tap would turn originally and then stops. Do I have to apply a lot of pressure to turn and remove it completely with the spanner? It has fine grooves all around it which are in danger of being damaged if I squeeze too tightly with the spanner.

Thanks for your patience, but you are dealing with a keen novice. I look forward to your reply.

 

[ajs heating]

there should be a hexagon on the insert that you put your adjustable spanner on without damaging the shroud thread.

 

[jhatter]

Please could you look at the 2 pics I took, if you have the time and advise me from there.

Thanks

[DLMURL="http://www.users.waitrose.com/~johnhathway/taps.htm"]John Hathway[/DLMURL]

just to let you know the link can be seen by clicking my name in the previous post!

 

[ajs heating]

pic 2 the chrome shroud needs to come off. they can be a bugger to free and be careful as you can damage them or crush them.