Tap removal help please

[Diy_Fool]

Hi there. Can anyone help with this tap I cant seem to get the middle part off to replace the washer?
Thank you!

 

[Diy_Fool]

I've looked online but most just screw off???

 

[Darren Jackson]

Take the screw out in the hole at the top of the tap, then pull off the cross head handle or tap it off the spline with a hammer if it is stuck on. Unscrew the chrome outer shroud anti clock wise with a pair of grips and a cloth to prevent scratching it and then simple screw off the tap insert with an adjustable spanner to get to the washer. (make sure the water is turned off) assemble in reverse order.

 

[Harvest Fields]

If the screw has rounded off in the centre I would change the whole tap mate.

 

[Harvest Fields]

How did you get on with this?

 

[Diy_Fool]

Great thanks all done. Got hold of some grippers it was just a little tough to get off.

Quick question our water tank keeps leaking through the overflow & our previous owners removed the pipe to outside so now have a lovely wet ceiling!! Would this usually be the ballcock valve that needs replacing as the level is too high??

Thanks for the help so far.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Great thanks all done. Got hold of some grippers it was just a little tough to get off.

Quick question our water tank keeps leaking through the overflow & our previous owners removed the pipe to outside so now have a lovely wet ceiling!! Would this usually be the ballcock valve that needs replacing as the level is too high??

Thanks for the help so far.

The little tank or big?

 

[Diy_Fool]

Big water tank in the loft..

 

[Darren Jackson]

It usually is the float valve that is faulty & in need of replacing. but sometimes other things can cause the level to rise. (incorrect expansion or perforated coil to name just a couple). best to observe the valve and see if it has a slow drip or wether it shuts off the water completely or not.