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    • CommentAuthorRex
    • CommentTimeMar 22nd 2023
     
    What ho one and all,

    Have been renewing the silicone around the bath tiles and to get a neat finish around the tap, I removed it. And while in my hands, decided to give it a clean, including the bit that is arrowed.

    Unfortunately, I cannot actually remove it as years of (soft) water have kinda 'welded' it in place. Apart from taking a Dremel to it, what suggestions for removal? I guess now it is also somewhat distorted which probably only makes it more difficult to remove.

    Thanks
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    • CommentAuthorJonti
    • CommentTimeMar 22nd 2023
     
    Try a little bit of gentle heat. I find this usually works. You may also find that by tightening it a fraction to begin with unjams it.
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeMar 22nd 2023
     
    Wd 40 it and if it won’t come off with spanner on the flats then pipe grips and buy a new spout part
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      CommentAuthorfostertom
    • CommentTimeMar 22nd 2023
     
    Then you'll get a lovely frothy stream of water like you'd forgotten!
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    "Tap insert" - I got a set, free, from my water company via Save Water Save Money. Unfortunately they were the wrong dia for my taps, but your one looks bigger.
    • CommentAuthorRex
    • CommentTimeMar 23rd 2023
     
    Thanks to all.

    I have now reinstated it, as we prefer a bath over a shower, but will try some heat. Obviously gentle, but concerned that the chrome will do something.

    WD did not make much difference and the flats are now closer to round. Guess the only will will be to more or less, destroy it.
    • CommentAuthorJonti
    • CommentTimeMar 23rd 2023
     
    You can also try pouring boiling water over it from a jug into a pan, repeating this a few times. That way the chrome won't discolour.
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    Since the item is seized in with limescale - any chance of soaking it in vinegar?
    • CommentAuthorMike1
    • CommentTimeMar 24th 2023
     
    Posted By: Peter_in_HungarySince the item is seized in with limescale - any chance of soaking it in vinegar?
    I did that once - the limescale came off but so did some of the chrome.
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    The limescale remover you buy in pound shops contains phosphoric acid, same as cola drinks.
    Probably safe on chrome but read the label first....
    • CommentAuthormarktime
    • CommentTimeMar 24th 2023
     
    I would have thought just wrapping the filter with tape and then using a pipe wrench would be sufficient to remove it. Probably a good opportunity to clean it. If damaged, replace it with new.
    • CommentAuthorRex
    • CommentTimeMar 24th 2023
     
    I have tried PlusGas, WD and vinegar and still locked in pretty tightly. Wrapping is not much use as the outer ring is only chromed bras and to get sufficient grip, the bras just distorts.

    The flats are now somewhat rounded and not a lot of use. Evidently, it is built-in design feature to ensure that one has to buy a whole new tap.

    I had no difficulty with the wash basin bits, cleaned them up and reinstall with a wrap of PTFE.

    But this one will have to be replace when I get if off.
    • CommentAuthorDavidND
    • CommentTimeApr 21st 2023
     
    THey come in various sizes. Neopearl are the world's largest manufacturers and are by far the best quality. Ebay junk is all made of zinc and last 5 mins.

    Ideally soak half a face cloth in lemon juice or put it in a plastic bag and then attach the bag so the aerator is immersed. Leave it for 2 hours then wash it off. Gently try to remove it. If still stuck put it in for another two hours etc till it comes out. All taps need this treatment - especially the hots.
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    These look a bit odd, but I've used successfully in the past as an alternative to the plastic bag option for soaking:

    https://www.stainesandbrights.co.uk/product/housewares/cleaning-products/limey-tap-descaling-ball/

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