Fixing dripping tap help

[adb]

Hi,

I'm trying to fix a dripping tap in my kitchen. I can get the tap off but does anyone know what tool I need to get the main cartridge(?) part out? I only have a standard spanner and I can't get enough leverage on it because of the protruding grey cover(pic 2). Is this fairly simple to fix or should I just get a plumber? Thanks

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[steadyon]

Only one photograph showing.
What is a standard spanner?

 

[Ben-gee]

Ones like that I tend to use a socket and ratchet, have you got/ can you borrow a socket set ?

 

[Roy_66]

Need a socket out of a socket set, and prob a long range one to allow for the splines. Use your spanner to meas the size. Halfords sell odd ones I think, or good plumbers merchant. Have a look online first.

You have done the hard bits so might as well finish, but get in a pro if you are not enjoying it.

Cheers,

Roy

 

[rpm]

Anyone still use box spanners? lol

 

[Roy_66]

Anyone still use box spanners? lol

I remember them well. Stuff like taking spark plugs out.

Cheers,

Roy

 

[JCplumb]

You can see from the 2nd picture that the insert only has 2 flat edges, either need a tool from the tap manufacturer, or clamp something like mole grips on there really tight using a pair of pump pliers on the grips to turn if needed.

 

[rpm]

Not easy when looking at the phone screen JC but should of remembered that for sure, well spotted.

 

[Roy_66]

You can see from the 2nd picture that the insert only has 2 flat edges, either need a tool from the tap manufacturer, or clamp something like mole grips on there really tight using a pair of pump pliers on the grips to turn if needed.

Apologies missed that in the picture.

Dumb thoughts, thinking out loud:

1st thought basin wrench or crowfoot spanners, but you would have to grind them down, prob too much . . .

Don't suppose the flats would fit in a small vice with small square ended jaws ( same prob as above).

Can you measure between the tap insert (round part) and the main body.

Assume tap manufacturer has special tools?
Else have to get one fabricated. . .

Also consider the tap value, and time spent.

If you are still trying spanners, perhaps a big adjustable, or a slim one, and also grind down the jaws. If there is not much space though it's not going to work.

Solder/braze pipe into the old valve body (prob destroy the tap. . .)

Apologies not being able to help more.

Hopefully as a rank amateur plumber I'm missing an obvious answer. If no good response ask on a clankys forum?

Roy

 

[Ric2013]

Anyone still use box spanners? lol

On a sink tap nut, yes.

Also... if I'm working on my van and cannot be bothered to take my shoes off and climb two flights of stairs to get to my tools in the loft room... then I use the box spanners from my plumbing toolbox.

 

[JCplumb]

If you're changing the insert you could always drill into the current one, start small (3mm) and increase in size until you can get a tommy bar in the hole and undo the valve that way. Take it slow, don't let the valve get too hot, clean up all the swarf as you go.

 

[moonlight]

If you know the manufacture of the tap contact them, and buy the tool from them.