Search found 5 matches

by Labi
Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Mixer tap removal question for kitchen sink mixer
Replies: 6
Views: 1502

Re: Mixer tap removal question for kitchen sink mixer

Eureka! I have successfully removed and replaced the leaking cartridge after finding an appropriate spanner to free it. The tap lever now works in the opposite direction because the new cartridge - without me realising - was already in the 'on' position when I fitted it! Meanwhile, the tap head is n...
by Labi
Tue Sep 06, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Mixer tap removal question for kitchen sink mixer
Replies: 6
Views: 1502

Re: Mixer tap removal question for kitchen sink mixer

Thanks for the tip re panel pins. Actually, I already went ahead and drilled it out and revealed the screw - finally! Since then, I've tried to free the exposed part, but it's not budging with my oversized adjustable spanner (not an ideal fit!). Should I even be concentrating on that nut closest to ...
by Labi
Sat Sep 03, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Mixer tap removal question for kitchen sink mixer
Replies: 6
Views: 1502

Re: Mixer tap removal question for kitchen sink mixer

Hi Stoneyboy Thanks for your reply. Blue cap is almost flush with tap head and doesn't lever out. I could try drilling through it(?) to see if there is a screw beneath. Have already put max force into literally trying to pull/force the tap unit away from the main body - without success. Not sure how...
by Labi
Tue Aug 30, 2022 2:05 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Mixer tap removal question for kitchen sink mixer
Replies: 6
Views: 1502

Mixer tap removal question for kitchen sink mixer

I haven't found a way to remove the dripping cold tap from my kitchen sink mixer. Tried prising off the blue plastic cap without success. Also tried pulling the tap assembly off the mixer unit but it doesn't budge. The tap swivels up and down on the main unit to operate, without any apparent nuts or...
by Labi
Sat Aug 27, 2022 4:20 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Kitchen mixer tap removal due to leak
Replies: 1
Views: 1222

Kitchen mixer tap removal due to leak

I haven't found a way to remove the dripping cold tap from my kitchen sink mixer. Tried prising off the blue plastic cap without success. Also tried pulling the tap assembly off the mixer unit but it doesn't budge. Sorry I don't know the make and model but it's a fairly basic design. Unable to load ...
It is currently Sun Dec 22, 2024 12:12 pm