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How to fix this type of tap

Hi All

does anyone know if it is possible to remove the tap casing on this type of tap (photos attached) to get at the valve/ bud and replace the valve for a leaking tap instead of replacing the whole unit?

the tap has a tiny hole on the side of it but it looks too small to fit an Alan key into it?

many Thanks

Jonathan 

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  • Bendy_House
    Bendy_House Posts: 4,756 Forumite
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    It'll be a very small Allen key - 2 or 2.5mm - summat like that.
    Most likely.

  • shiraz99
    shiraz99 Posts: 1,997 Forumite
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    It'll only be a small allen key required.
  • GDB2222
    GDB2222 Posts: 26,942 Forumite
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    Are these always Allen key? Could be torx or any type of screw head, really? 

    No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?
  • shiraz99
    shiraz99 Posts: 1,997 Forumite
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    edited 28 May 2022 at 11:44AM
    GDB2222 said:
    Are these always Allen key? Could be torx or any type of screw head, really? 

    They're pretty much always have a hex grub screw, holding them on, but there'll always be exceptions.
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