Taps

[gpg1967]

Im having trouble with my bathroom tap running really slow,I've tried to look at it but am having trouble getting the top cover off the tap,I know it's screws in but it's stuck firm and before I ruin the chrome trying to undo it with a wrench thought I would seek some advice on here first as I've had some great responses in the past,thanks for looking.

 

[footprints]

Can you post a photo?
Always worth trying a little vinegar around any screws to disolve scale.

 

[gpg1967]

Hi thanks for the reply will give it a go,will try tomorrow as I'm using my iPad as pc isn't here at the moment,the taps are about 10 years old and are bristan taps

 

[Whitespirit66]

Don't use a wrench on the cover, use a strap wrench. Just make sure cover is dry and clean, ie. no grease, soap, etc.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p98...=26799651863&gclid=CKnexOfNyr0CFabLtAodATQA6A

 

[gpg1967]

Thanks for that didn't know a tool like that existed will go and get one tomorrow

 

[gpg1967]

Thanks again whitespirit66 I got one of the wrenches and even though it was a little fidley it worked well and most importantly no damage to my taps