Shower mixer tap cartridge replacement

[James Pitchrr]

Hello all

I came to replace the cartridge on my bathroom mixer tap, as thehot tap was leaking, and to get the head cover off there is a hole round the back that you slot an allen key into and undo the grub screw. Once i had unscrewed the grub screw i was hoping the cover would slide off and reveal the cartridge to replace but the cover wont come off! I dont know whether there is a special way to get them off or whether it has just seized on. I tried some WD40 but didnt seem to do the trick.

Ive hopefully uploaded a picture of the tap.

Any advice will be a great help.

thanks

 

[townfanjon]

If the grub screw has come out it should pull off , have another go , but obviously be careful

 

[Welder]

It does come off. However, it will be calcified on so rock it back & forth gently but firmly pulling upwards as you go.

Sadly, this will only be your first hurdle. More is to come as the taps are located where they are - hopefully not #TestOfYourMettle

 

[Harvest Fields]

Give it some muscle they will come off mate

 

[Welder]

Yes but look at where they are H. Up poo creek if he breaks 'em.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Yes but look at where they are H. Up poo creek if he breaks 'em.

Did see that but I fancy his odds.

 

[Welder]

With us on his side, he cannee fail laddee