Removing different types of tap handles - How to Replace ceramic cartridge valve @Tap Magician

[@tapmagician]

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[@BG-rf1mx]

Just replaced a tap cartridge on a kitchen mixer tap after watching this video. Saved me the cost of calling out a plumber and\or buying a whole new tap. Thanks so much 👍

[@ianevans67]

This is more informative than watching ten different videos thank you for sharing.

[@drfoop]

Truly a magician - "levers sometimes unscrew to reveal a screw" was the case with my mystery tap. These tap manufacturers are really devious.

[@Craig.229]

Thank you so much. I couldn’t get the lever heads off as I didn’t know there was a screw underneath that needed loosening!

[@shahzaibtariq1475]

I have managed to loosen the screw however the lever is stuck and I can’t pull that off? Have you managed to pull lever off after loosen?

[@paulveneziani9857]

First video I've found with my style of taps at 1:30 . Did think they just needed to pull off as there were no grub screws, but they were VERY tight on and didn't want to try levering them off without confirmation. Now just need to get a strap wrench or similar, to stop the tap turning when getting the valve out. Many thanks!

[@nyl.]

Very very helpful and informative video. Thank you!

[@wenwong9357]

This video and comments were extremely helpful, got a really stuck tap handle off with the hot water/cold water trick. Thank you!!

[@shahzaibtariq1475]

Whats that trick? I loosen the screw of the lever but can’t pull the lever off as it’s stuck and I don’t wanna break it?

[@wenwong9357]

@@shahzaibtariq1475 this is a quote from the relevant comment below "Hi Kenji220100 can we suggest pouring hot water and then cold water over the handle to cause expansion. Sometimes there can be a build up of corrosion under the handle and this should help get the handle off although you will still need to give it a good pull. I hope this helps but any other issues please let us know." Worked for me!

[@marksmarkou]

This vid really helped with my lamona tap. Many thanks

[@MichaelAllain-ou3yd]

Excellent video, very useful. Thank you!

[@westwonic]

I have a Bririta Strauna 3 valve tap. I have removed the grub screw from the cold ( hard water main ) tap head, but it will not pull off, Would the lever arm also need removing from the tap head?

[@peterdoyle243]

Nice video - thanks ... I have a kitchen tap with two quarter-turn handles that go down for on, and back to upright for off. One of them started to go slightly past upright and drip, and we had to position it carefully upright to stop the drip. Over a couple of months it's now going further past upright, and is harder to find the proper "off" spot. Does this sound like a cartridge replacement, or just an adjustment ?? Thanks.

[@cliver8881]

Hi, can you advise me please, my Carron Phoenix Dante Filter Tap uses a 3466R cold valve. It does not have a hex top or a threaded section so I assume it is just a push fit and held in by the shroud. Can you confirm this before I attempt to replace it. Thank you.

[@PaulMui]

hi! Sir! I can not open the cisal tap for replacing the cartridge, Which can not use Allen wrench, please advise thanks

[@tapmagician]

Hi Paul, Please contact us with a photo of your tap model for more help and advice. You can send this to [e-mail]

[@MarcDufresneosorusrex]

Im looking to remove a Wessan cartridge for a faucet, with a white plastic part , any ideas? spanner on the threads and turn..? thank you (don't wanna break the plastic) tx

[@JustinMcCabe-j8t]

I have Linkware Kirra lever taps in our bathroom, how do I remove the lever to replace the seal?

[@tapmagician]

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[@rahullamba5141]

Where can I buy tap handle separately? All the retail shop owners deny to sell handle alone.

[@Paul-r9i6y]

What do you do if the cartridge is inside and no access for normal screwdriver. Collar on mine is one piece of metal with tap

[@tapmagician]

Good morning Paul, please send over a photo of your tap model so we can advise.

[@Janak-b9n]

HI, I have 2 quarter turn pull off taps in the kitchen - the handles need replacing. I managed to prise/pull the handle off one of them to have a look at the cartridge but when I put the handle back on it won't secure - it works ok but just lifts off with out any force. How do you put these back on so they are secure?

[@tapmagician]

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[@Janak-b9n]

@@tapmagician Thank you for your help by email. It turns out there is a small screw so I just had to tighten this with allen key.

[@texhow1]

I have similar mixer taps but I cant get a box spanner to fit the cartridge nut as the shroud feels a little loose but will not turn which makes me feel the cartridge is securing it some how.

[@tapmagician]

Hi please feel free to email us some photos of your tap and call us to speak with one of our technicians 01444 871313

[@carolinekeenan7582]

Hi i have single lever bath taps with no screw to open and dont know how to open them as it is leaking like mad,dose theyop of the tap come off or lever itself,dont know the make,any help would be great

[@tapmagician]

Please send a photo of your tap model to [e-mail]

[@carolinekeenan7582]

@@tapmagician thanks for the reply,I decided to replace all the bathroom taps with new ones.

[@rajeevdixit4448]

Very useful. Much appreciated. Thanks

[@meg2ist]

So how can I remove a threaded collar cartridge from a tap if only the collar comes off using a spanner but the cartridge itself remains inside the tap and there is no way of using a spanner on it? The cartridge in question is a Vado C-502-RTC and the kitchen tap is a Vado Sky mixer tap

[@tapmagician]

Please contact us by email or whatsapp with a photo of the exposed cartridge so we can advise further.

[@scandizzle]

How do you remove the chrome cover to get to the grub screw ?

[@tapmagician]

You need to carefully prise this out, we usually use a blade but it can be tricky to remove it without scratching the tap!

[@4mrjackson]

Hey, Tap Magician got any hints how to remove a Volevatch Heritage Lever handle tap. I’d sure appreciate an assist. Thanks

[@tapmagician]

Please contact us via email for more support. [e-mail]

[@lilacberrym]

How do you remove a chrome screw cover?

[@tapmagician]

Please contact us via email with your tap model information.

[@lilacberrym]

@@tapmagician I don't know what my tap is called. But I do have pictures of it. Could I email that to you instead?

[@tapmagician]

@@lilacberrym absolutely please email [e-mail]

[@lilacberrym]

@@tapmagician Okay thank you :)

[@tonyharding3013]

How can I send you a photo of the tap I need to open? After 19 years it has started dripping. Cannot see or feel any grub screws or feel anything to open it.

[@tapmagician]

Hi, Please send a photo of your tap model so we can advise on this to [e-mail]

[@robinwas-miles9686]

Best way to remove a brocken grub screw (access) so tap handle simply drops down fully and a chewed-up grub screw.

[@tbetts56789]

Really helpful video, thank you.

[@peterroberts9849]

We are trying to replace the valves on a Franke Valais and there's a brass sleeve which should slide off the splines but it's solid. Anyone got any idea what to do about it. Tried lightly tapping it. Tried pouring hot and cold water on also.

[@johncoppock3823]

At about 2 mins the spanner is on the wrong way round for undoing (correct later for doing up). If it's tight a ring spanner may work better. Use your other hand to support the tap to apply counter force, particularly for upright non mixer taps. In extreme cases tape the spout (or use plastic or hardwood fillets) and stop it rotating with a big adjustable (may still mark the chrome). P. S. Always put the plug in when handling the tap head screw 😊. And remember it's magic when you are done ❤

[@genghiskhan8222]

Great video. Thanks to help I managed to get the cartridge out. Tried the vinegar and bicarb solution to clean it up and still leaking. Took it to a plumbing shop but the guy said it's a special cartridge. What? Ta is only 3 years old from Wren. Can you advise of a good plumbers merchant in West London? Thanks

[@tapmagician]

Hi I am sure we can help find a compatible part, please email me photos to sales@!apmagician.co.uk

[@OZTutoh]

Still does not explain how to remove the shroud off my 1/4 turn tap that seems to keep me from the spindle nut. Onward with the search.

[@tapmagician]

Please email us with some photos and we will offer more specific advice! [e-mail]

[@fatsoulcrew]

So I'm probably showing myself up here, but do you just miss out on the what you need to do once you take it apart? Do you have to buy a new cartridge if tap is dripping? Or is it a case of a washer or something in the cartridge? Sorry it just seem like you've not explained that bit.

[@tapmagician]

Sorry it wasn’t clear in this regard. If tap is dripping you need to replace the tap cartridge.

[@fatsoulcrew]

@@tapmagician ok, thanks for reply, and sorry to be a simpleton but never underestimate the need for the very basics for us haha. Thank you 👍

[@M9Diry]

But sometimes it just needs a washer not a whole cartridge replace

[@fatsoulcrew]

@@M9Diry ended up being a whole taps replacement as it was seized up and wouldn't budge 😕

[@december195]

It is impossible to unscrew the shroud that cover the cartridge. I have used all types of wrenches without any success. Any ideas will be much appreciated.

[@tapmagician]

Hi you can try applying some heat (hot water) over the shroud which can help free any corrosion

[@Aimz360]

Thought I would have to use something thinner for the ones with a pop off top. Tried a flat head but couldn't get it in, I have the lever one, not sure if that's the correct term. Wouldn't mind, just got these taps newly put in by my landlords repair people a week ago. The handle on the hot tap started coming loose a couple of days later. If I can do this myself then that's awesome, just need to get the damn cap off.

[@tapmagician]

Welcome to send us some photos of your tap so we can offer more advice [e-mail]

[@Aimz360]

@@tapmagician Thank you so much. I tried again with a smaller flat heat screwdriver and the cap came off. I was too scared to put a bit more preasure into it in case I hurt myself or broke the tap.

[@davidsouthern9277]

Brilliant videos and parts web site. Howdens were less than helpful when my 10 y/o tap started dripping.

[@johncoppock3823]

Screw for handle usually a Phillips, important to get right type to avoid chewing the screw. May need to tap the handle/head off gently small taps. My new insert spindle splines were a bit too tight for the handle but managed to get half on then the screw pulled it in easily. Silicon grease (WRAS spec) on all threads and splines will make it easier to change next time. Don't overtighten the insert. May need just a tiny dab of loctite on the screw threads if doesn't stay tight . . . and jobs a good un. Magic!

[@widviewer]

Hi have a franke Olympus tap i remove the screw from the back but the handle will not come off my tap drips

[@tapmagician]

They can be very stubborn to remove! No trick unfortunately apart from to keep going at it and they will come free. Due to corrosion they can get very stuck on. You can try using some hot water one the handle to try and free the corrosion. For any more advice please contact us [e-mail]

[@samrodian919]

One thing you have not covered is a single lever mixer cartridge tap it would be nice to see how to do that one. I have watched several other videos that cover it but on my 8 year old Band Q mixer tap the top part of the cartridge comes off but there is a plastic barrel that does not want to come out and the top retaining ring of the on/off lever snaps into this non removable barrel. Is this a type that is not replaceable, and you have to buy a complete new mixer tap? I hope not as this was a £90 odd tap eight years ago

[@chaits4377]

hi, my screw is not getting tight and the handle is loose though i try to fit it with screwdriver. when i have removed the handle, I tried to see whether i can get water and yes i am able to get water but when i try to screw the handle, its loose and unable to cause action to get water. So, does it need screw change or any other replacement, can you please suggest?

[@tapmagician]

Hi we need more information please email us with some photos of your tap, with and without the handle fitted. Is there a plastic adaptor inbetween the handle and the valve? [e-mail]

[@chaits4377]

@@tapmagician thank you very much. Emailing you 😊

[@kenji220100]

Hi I have a removable lever but I can't unscrew it as it's tight. I tried to use pliers or grip with silicone pad. Not working. What can I do? Trying to fix a leak tap here

[@tapmagician]

Hi Kenji220100 can we suggest pouring hot water and then cold water over the handle to cause expansion. Sometimes there can be a build up of corrosion under the handle and this should help get the handle off although you will still need to give it a good pull. I hope this helps but any other issues please let us know.

[@kenji220100]

@@tapmagician I will give it a try and update here. Thank you for the reply.

[@adeelkharal6358]

L key size please

[@tapmagician]

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[@bunmioladuso2511]

👍🏿 😁 Thanks good insit

[@sweedlepipe]

I prefer your videos without the background music. In fact ,it is not background music, it's deafening.

[@tapmagician]

You can easily mute the video :-)

[@sweedlepipe]

@@tapmagician Thank you for your reply. I don’t feel I should have to mute. What if you were to give some verbal advice too? These are good informative videos some of which are spoiled by the loud music. I don’t see how it is supposed to enhance the video. Please consider not putting music on your future videos. Regards.

[@samrodian919]

Great vid but please loose the crap music. It's so distracting

[@graceashamu4437]

Too fast