Bathroom tap no cold water

[Tristan Kinslow]

Hi.

I'm trying to work out why there is no cold water coming out recently from bathroom mixer tap. Hot water still works fine.

Im stuck on working out to unscrew tap head to try changing the washer in the hopes it helps.

I've attached an image of the tap mentioned.

 

[AMGasServices]

It there cold water in the bath ?

Have you checked the isolation valve is it open ?

Does the tap feel stiff or loose?

 

[Welder]

Is it a tap that turns many times or just a quarter turn from full off to full on?

 

[Tristan Kinslow]

the tap feels normal when turning on and off and takes a few turns to go from fully off to on. There is cold water from the bath tap still.

I have not changed anything over time, it just gradually got worse until no water came out.

 

[AMGasServices]

Sounds like you need a new cartridge or a new tap.

 

[Tristan Kinslow]

With this type of tap does anyone know how I would change the cartridge.

 

[Welder]

It is not a cartridge but a traditional mech.

As that is the case it is unlikely to be the tap. I suggest removing the valve, putting your hand over where the valve goes and get someone to turn the water back on SLOWLY. If the water flows freely then it is indeed the valve. If not, then its elsewhere.

 

[Tristan Kinslow]

How would I go about removing the tap cap as it seems stuck on and not sure if its supposed to pop off on this type of tap.

 

[Welder]

The very top round bit unscrews or pops off.