Shower mixer cartridge

armourer
armourer Forum Participant Posts: 218
edited May 2021 in Parts & Accessories #1

how do you remove the plastic nut which holds the cartridge in place ?

the nut is recessed about 3mm from flush so you cannot get any grip on it with water pump pliers etc

looks like a box spanner is required ?

anyone had this problem ?

 

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  • trellis
    trellis Forum Participant Posts: 1,102
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    edited May 2021 #2

    I had to do exactly the same job last week on my bailey Orion. I'm a bit concerned about the plastic nut you mention ? . Once I'd removed the handle then undid the cowl there was a brass nut , took that off and just lifted cartridge out . Wondering if your shower tap isn't original. If the cartridge is 35mil diameter , you can pick them up at Screwfix for less than a fiver . Good luck.

  • armourer
    armourer Forum Participant Posts: 218
    edited May 2021 #3

    van is only 8 month old and yes ive seen metal nuts before 

    never seen a plastic nut and recessed so will be a bugger to get out 

     

  • trellis
    trellis Forum Participant Posts: 1,102
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    edited May 2021 #4

    Armourer . If you are not intending to use the van any time soon I'd get it straight back to your supplier .There's no way a tap cartridge should be screwed in a van that's only 8 months old , has to be a warranty job and let them have the hassle . I'd get them to replace the other existing cartridges as well . Be on the safe side.

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