Tap repair

Raggie

Hi all,

I am trying to remove a tap, the handle is held in place by a M5 x 0.8 grub screw which is out of sight round the back.

(I downloaded the manufactures manual)

I have tried a 4mm and 3mm Alen Key but nether seem to fit.

Now I don't think that make a 3.5 size... Could those with knowledge let me know what size alen key is needed for a M5 x 0.8 grub

Thanks

societys_child

3.5mm allen keys are available from all the usual places . . .

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=3.5+mm+allen+key&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-beta&gws_rd=cr

southcoastrgi

are you trying to remove the tap completely or just the insides ? or if neither which bit are you trying to remove ?

Raggie

southcoastrgi wrote: »

are you trying to remove the tap completely or just the insides ? or if neither which bit are you trying to remove ?

It's the top of the tap, handle assembley if you will..

It a single basin mixer tap, with a turn left/right for hot/cold and up/down for on or off.

A Bristan Blade tap..

The handle assembly has had the chrome damaged by a cleaning product, having sourced the part from Bristan I just can get this grub screw undone.

When that can be done the instructions lead me to think the handle will just pull off.

Cheers

southcoastrgi

yes you should just have to undo the grub screw & pull it off, normally the taps come with the right size key but i guess that is long gone

Raggie

Oh yes.. Long gone...

I know it's a M5 grub (bristan website)... Know its not a 4mm or 3mm hex... So have ordered a 3.5.. If its not that... I will just need to find a very big hammer!

Cheers

keystone

Try an imperial set on it. It's not as daft as it may sound.

Cheers

plumb1_2

if you have a 4mm , gently file it down to fit.