[Help] O/T Bathroom plumbing question

[Deadly Danson]

As I am to plumbing what Attwell and Salisbury are to refereeing, can anyone assist with a quick question? I have a small leak coming from the top of this tap. After a bit of googling, I assume I will have to remove the top and replace the cartridge. What I can't figure out is how to get the top off. The handle doesn't unscrew, there appears to be no hidden screw front or back to access so is it just a case of forcing the top off to access the cartridge and if so will it just snap back on? Obviously I don't want to force it if it will break. I only need the cheapest and most basic of repairs as I will have to do a full bathroom refurb soon so I don't think it's worth getting a new tap. I have leak sealant - if I just dump a load of that on top of the cartridge would that do the trick?
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[1066familyman]

If you definitely can't find a screw then likely it just needs 'persuading' off. I had the same recently on a kitchen tap. Took the grub screw out and it was still as tight as arseholes. Once I wiggled it about a bit it soon came off. Two new cartridges only cost just over a fiver too.

Five minute job

 

[Deadly Danson]

If you definitely can't find a screw then likely it just needs 'persuading' off. I had the same recently on a kitchen tap. Took the grub screw out and it was still as tight as arseholes. Once I wiggled it about a bit it soon came off. Two new cartridges only cost just over a fiver too.

Five minute job

Many thanks. What could possibly go wrong ?

 

[Brok]

Shocking tiling.

 

[sydney]

just get a new tap , fitted by a plumber , job done......on a side note i'm thinking of hiring a small aircraft to fly me and the family to Amsterdam , doe's anyone have any pointers on how to operate light aircraft...?

 

[Deadly Danson]

Shocking tiling.

Ha. Foul isn't it. All done before I moved in.

 

[DanR]

It could be one of those taps which the whole top section unscrews. I.e. from that join just above the water spout.

 

[Deadly Danson]

It could be one of those taps which the whole top section unscrews. I.e. from that join just above the water spout.

Thanks. Will take a look.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Have you tried forcing the tap off and on again?

 

[B-right-on]

Dont forget to turn the water off first!.

 

[pearl]

As you are getting a new bathroom why not shut off the supply to that tap and not use it? ..... very lazy person advice

 

[Super Steve Earle]

I had a problem with my bathroom tap which needed a new cartridge. It cost £60 online and needed a very careful plumber to release the old calcified cartridge, prepare the tap and carefully install the new cartridge. Plumber cost £80 and spent a couple of hours making sure it was seated properly, cleared calcification and no leaks. In my case £140 well spent. Appreciate your case is different. I can PM his details if you want them. He's in Portslade.

 

[WATFORD zero]

It's 3 o'clock in the afternoon, one of NSC's plumbers should be home soon

Disclaimer : I have had excellent service from NSC's plumbers and hope to have again

 

[swindonseagull]

I had a problem with my bathroom tap which needed a new cartridge. It cost £60 online and needed a very careful plumber to release the old calcified cartridge, prepare the tap and carefully install the new cartridge. Plumber cost £80 and spent a couple of hours making sure it was seated properly, cleared calcification and no leaks. In my case £140 well spent. Appreciate your case is different. I can PM his details if you want them. He's in Portslade.

£140 does he drive a Porsche ?

 

[Deadly Danson]

As you are getting a new bathroom why not shut off the supply to that tap and not use it? ..... very lazy person advice

I always like the lazy route but I guess I could do with it working until such time as I get my act together and sort a new bathroom out. Thanks though.

 

[dazzer6666]

It's 3 o'clock in the afternoon, one of NSC's plumbers should be home soon

Disclaimer : I have had excellent service from NSC's plumbers and hope to have again

Pub closing ?

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

You can buy a similar brand new tap that the OP has for £50. No more than an hour to fit with luck. Labour £70. Job done !

 

[Deadly Danson]

You can buy a similar brand new tap that the OP has for £50. No more than an hour to fit with luck. Labour £70. Job done !

Thank you. I may have to go down this route even if the new tap may only be in for a few months.

 

[The Clamp]

just get a new tap , fitted by a plumber , job done......on a side note i'm thinking of hiring a small aircraft to fly me and the family to Amsterdam , doe's anyone have any pointers on how to operate light aircraft...?

There are many jobs around the house one can do without having to get a pro in. Like fixing taps.

With the advent of YouTube tutorial videos, lots of jobs can be tackled by anyone with a steady hand, a bit of patience and an internet connection.

I was taught by my Stepdad to do small repairs around the house and to keep a decent tool kit. As many on here were I expect. From their respective father figures, not my stepdad.

Saves a small fortune and gives a sense of satisfaction. Very handy during lockdown too.

Practical life skills. We must keep them up. To the zoomers, I say “need a safe space? Build one”

 

[pearl]

There are many jobs around the house one can do without having to get a pro in. Like fixing taps.

With the advent of YouTube tutorial videos, lots of jobs can be tackled by anyone with a steady hand, a bit of patience and an internet connection.

I was taught by my Stepdad to do small repairs around the house and to keep a decent tool kit. As many on here were I expect. From their respective father figures, not my stepdad.

Saves a small fortune and gives a sense of satisfaction. Very handy during lockdown too.

Practical life skills. We must keep them up. To the zoomers, I say “need a safe space? Build one”

LOL