Sorry but your previous answer didn't answer the question specifically. Please post a link to the product page of this adjustable spanner which will actually fit inside the tap body to grip the constrained retaining nut on the cartridge.
Hello,
The spanner doesn't need to go inside the tap to grip the retaining nut.
I think perhaps you have not yet removed the chrome cover. Once this is unscrewed you should then see the retaining hex nut and be able to grab it with an adjustable wrench/spanner.
To clarify, I have again broken down the steps for getting to the gland.
1.) Isolate/Switch off the water supply to
2.) Lift the tap head to reveal the grub screw (some grub screws might have a cap over, in which case you just pop off the cap). Unscrew this with hex key (this tap is provided with hex/allen key, if this has been lost the hex key can be purchased separately).
3.) Gently take handle off. This will give you the chance to check the o-ring. If worn or broken, replace.
4.) You'll now see just the top of the hex retaining nut and gland, but it is sat in a chrome cover/casing. Casing needs to be unscrewed
5.) Once casing unscrewed you can now see the whole of the hex retaining nut and you can easily access with adjustable spanner and undo. Use for example the MAGNUSSON ADJUSTABLE WRENCH 6" (7215V).
6.)Once the hex nut is removed you can then just lift out the gland. Give empty socket giving a rinse to remove limescale
7.) Check the two raised circles at the bottom of the cartridge. Make sure these fit into
the pits on the tap
8.) Re-assemble tap
9.) Turn on water supply.
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Answered by: DGIFF
Date published: 2020-12-22
