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[BRU]

I need to replace a washer/ or clean seat on a leaking pillar tap but the gland valve (hexagonal brass nut thing) won't budge. Any tips?

Thanks

[chris_on_tour2002]

are you turning it the right way? it may have a reverse thread

[bobplum]

hi
i had same problem today
turn of water disconnect pipe work remove locking nut that holds the tap to basin remove tap and place in a vice then work from there
bob

[BRU]

Thanks Bob. I'll give that a try.