Hi!
In the past I have simply removed the cover and centre screw and lifted off the tap handle head to change the washer/mechanism. BUT the one in my flat simply won`t budge!!!. I have removed the top cover and centre screw. I have even bought a TAP HANDLE PULLER ..still no joy it`s as solid as a rock!!!. It is a cheap contract type mixer tap...my question is as these are made by the thousands is it possible that the handle/head does NOT come off...BUT then why is the screw there??? does it matter if the tap is turned ON or OFF in order to remove the handle?. My guess is the tap has been there since the flat was built 15 years ago..and is probably limescaled/corroded up under the handle...strange thing is the handle wobbles a bit in mid flow so I don`t see why it won`t budge.any idea`s please?..other than buy new taps which I know is the obvious thing to do!!!...thanks!
In the past I have simply removed the cover and centre screw and lifted off the tap handle head to change the washer/mechanism. BUT the one in my flat simply won`t budge!!!. I have removed the top cover and centre screw. I have even bought a TAP HANDLE PULLER ..still no joy it`s as solid as a rock!!!. It is a cheap contract type mixer tap...my question is as these are made by the thousands is it possible that the handle/head does NOT come off...BUT then why is the screw there??? does it matter if the tap is turned ON or OFF in order to remove the handle?. My guess is the tap has been there since the flat was built 15 years ago..and is probably limescaled/corroded up under the handle...strange thing is the handle wobbles a bit in mid flow so I don`t see why it won`t budge.any idea`s please?..other than buy new taps which I know is the obvious thing to do!!!...thanks!