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#271991 4-Jun-2020 17:25
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Hi all,

 

I went to undertake a seeming simple task of replacing some washers for the bathroom basin taps.

 

Something I have done before, and usually there is a screw under the head cap the holds the head down.

 

In this case, there is no screw, and I am somewhat stumped.  I have googled it to death, and cant find anything about it.

 

Has anyone come across or seen something like this, or have any idea on how to remove the head? 

 

I have attached some pictures.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 


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  #2498429 4-Jun-2020 18:08
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Now that you've unthreaded that thingy, the handle should come off.

You might have to lever it from both sides at the same time.




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  #2498505 4-Jun-2020 19:54
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The head cap is the securing screw. Now you have removed the cap it should come off, but may need a bit of leverage if it's been a while. Using a screwdriver and easing it up from underneath should do it.




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  #2498685 5-Jun-2020 09:19
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Ahhhh!  Thank you guys, that worked.  It seems I was not giving it enough encouragement..

 

I don't think this head has ever been removed.

 

 

 

Much appreciated!




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  #2498733 5-Jun-2020 09:22
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KSGZ:

 

Ahhhh!  Thank you guys, that worked.  It seems I was not giving it enough encouragement..

 

I don't think this head has ever been removed.

 

 

 

Much appreciated!

 

It's always a concern, when you're not sure how much "encouragement" is too much! 

 

There are lots of things in my house that I have "encouraged" a little too much...





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  #2498815 5-Jun-2020 10:33
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By the way, OP, those taps are pretty old. You may find replacements are due.





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  #2498918 5-Jun-2020 12:28
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Absolutely! Couldn't agree more.  

 

There is a bathroom reno in the wings, if the kitchen ever gets finished. We will be replacing everything then. Just need to stop the drips for a little longer.


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