Removing Tap cover

[MickBrown]

I need to replace the washer in a tap, however it is difficult to remove the cover. It looks like it is pushed on but it is a flush fit with nowhere to prise it off, as it is domed then it is also difficult to grab it to twist it. I have included photos below, if anybody can help I would appreciate it.

 

[Phil]

Try turning the very top chrome part only to reveal the screwhead.

 

[MickBrown]

That is the part I am trying to remove, but it is solid. I have tried prising off but it doesn't move, I tried to grip it with a pair of grips and a piece of leather to protect but it just slipped off because it is domed. The lady is quite happy to put new taps on, but I am one that does not like throwing away something that still works, especially as she has 3 pairs on different basins. If I can get the cap off I can replace the washer and the planet will be saved.

 

[diesel_ltd]

did you try prising it off with a stanley knife blade

 

[tamz]

The top cover definitely unscrews. You just need to try harder.

 

[Garryaca@yahoo.]

Try a rubber strap wrench like a boa or something...quite cheap and work really well...I think Aldis had some in at £2.99!

Amazon.co.uk: boa wrench

 

[MickBrown]

Hi thanks for the tips, I tried the stanley knife but no luck. The problem with twisting it is that I couldn't get a grip on it, like I said grips and some leather just slipped off. I like the strap wrench idea, will probably still slip off but I will get one and give it a go. Aldi is about 10 miles away and they tend to have those sort of items as special buys, so they may not have them now. If I am passing near next week I will have a look.

 

[paulbaker1954]

Did you ever solve this, I have EXACTLY the same problem with the same taps. Have tried all routes with no success

 

[tamz]

Get a bit of rubber and lay it over the top domed part. Press down really hard with the palm of your hand and unscrew. It will come off.

 

[paulbaker1954]

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they are off. Liberal amounts of WD40 and a 12 hour soak along with the above rubber trick

Thanks all