HOW TO TAKE THIS OFF (with pic)

[hoodie786]

hello all can some please tell me how to take the top nob off on the tap as mine dont stay in position when i raise it and is there come thing i can do to do fix this problem?


many thanks


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[Agile]

If you were able to explain yourself better then I might be able to help!

 

[hoodie786]

well the nob on the tap doesnt stay up when i lift it so just asking for some kind help what i can do to fix the problem also how do you take the nob off?
thanks

 

[picasso]

you need the tap to be running and half decent pressure then the knob will stay up until you shut the tap off.

 

[hoodie786]

it use to stay up but recently it dont, any help on how to take it off?

 

[Gasguru]

Probably the water pressure is too low, remove the valve and take out the spring...should then be ok.

 

[picasso]

I have never seen one removed so cant help you there, try taking the shower head off and see if the knob stays up.

 

[commercialman]

Some were fitted with a grub screw while others will unscrew , some of the cheaper mixers will just pull off with a sharp tug.

 

[hoodie786]

where can you find the grub screw? and what direction do you have to twist the nob to take it of?


thanks

 

[commercialman]

The grub screw if fitted will be on the nob , if not try screwing it anti clockwise while nob is raised & flat blade holding spindle from turning , they can sometimes be a bugger to get off.

You may be able to lift the divertor enough to be able to remove unit from mixer.

 

[hoodie786]

the spindle doesnt turn i tried turning it anti clock wise but no luck just keeps spining for ever looks like new taps now

thanks

 

[hoodie786]

just took it off using pliers does any body know what this part is called and where you can by it from

thanks gents

 

[commercialman]

Different deck mixers will use different diverters , more than likely the O ring/washer has perished , good luck.

 

[hoodie786]

cheers but whats th part called?

 

[plantroom]

Diverter.