How can I remove tap valve

[NikWarren]

Hello,

I have a bathroom mixer tap which drips. I cannot see how to remove the valves as it is all smooth chrome. Would someone know how & what tool i would need please to take it apart ?

Thank you and Happy New year....

 

[Deleted member 120897]

I would undo the shroud (the donut looking piece in between the stem and tap body), and see if it comes apart that way. Usually there’s a grub screw, or a tap handle stem that would remove, but yours may not.

 

[NikWarren]

I would undo the shroud (the donut looking piece in between the stem and tap body), and see if it comes apart that way. Usually there’s a grub screw, or a tap handle stem that would remove, but yours may not.

Hi, thanks for the reply. There aren't any grub screws on it. It is smooth all the way around on both tap valves. I was wondering if the shroud is screwed on or just pushed on, but neither side seems to move. I only tried with a wrench cad a rag to protect the metal, but didn't budge. I didn't want to try too hard incase I damaged the chrome finish.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Try pouring boiling water on it then and allow to cook, this may help free it up, I’d say it unscrews.

 

[NikWarren]

Try pouring boiling water on it then and allow to cook, this may help free it up, I’d say it unscrews.

Ok great thanks I will try that. What tool should I buy to unscrew it please ?

 

[moonlight]

Hot water and a rubber glove, should give you enough grip to turn the shroud. Usual nut underneath. Before you undo that make sure the water is off. Unfortunately one ceramic cartridge size does not fit all. Good luck.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Ok great thanks I will try that. What tool should I buy to unscrew it please ?

Usually some grips/footprints, protecting the chrome obviously. Try Moonlights suggestionnot a rubber glove, mimicking that of the boa constrictor wrench.