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anthony_d

Post subject: Tap with no head screw - replacing washer

Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:34 pm

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Evening all,

This tap needs its HW washer replaced. Trouble is, it's a moulded tap, with no screw head at the top.

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So how do I get the tap head off to gain access to the washer?

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thescruff

Post subject: Re: Tap with no head screw - replacing washer

Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:38 pm

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Wiggle and pull hard.

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anthony_d

Post subject: Re: Tap with no head screw - replacing washer

Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:46 pm

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OK, that went fine. Until this stage:

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anthony_d

Post subject: Re: Tap with no head screw - replacing washer

Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:48 pm

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Nevermind, flat bladed screwdriver shifted it!

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thescruff

Post subject: Re: Tap with no head screw - replacing washer

Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:50 pm

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anthony_d wrote:

Nevermind, flat bladed screwdriver shifted it!

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