how to shift a stuck splined shaft at water in

frugal90 · Post by **frugal90** » Wed 17 Oct 2018 3:23 pm

Arrived in TRNC all good, but the cold water under the sink won't turn on.

Have applied GT85 and let penetrate, but still can't budge it. Broke the Female handle part ( quite small and delicate part) then tried one from another sink and broke that as well.

Is there anywhere I can get a splined shaft spanner/socket and then replace the little cap ( the delicate part) . Checked two yapis today but no luck- someone on here will have the answer?

Thanks all

Keithcaley · Post by **Keithcaley** » Wed 17 Oct 2018 3:51 pm

I've had a lot of these taps seize up, and have found out the hard way that the best solution is to replace them (with something better ), rather than expend time and effort in trying to free them up

I remember that you were given the contact details of a plumber or two in your area - perhaps it's time to get on the 'phone!

If you can persuade the plumber to fit the 'multi-turn' type taps, they do seem to be more reliable than the ones that only turn through 90 degrees - again, just my experience

frugal90 · Post by **frugal90** » Wed 17 Oct 2018 4:13 pm

got a guy coming tomorrow, may well replace as you say

thanks

thornaby · Post by **thornaby** » Thu 18 Oct 2018 7:16 am

A lot of these taps are pure junk. Having had the same problem, a seized up tap, trying to remove it to renew it has nearly always resulted in the body of the tap crumbling then you are left with the broken remains left in the pipe fitting, generally behind wall tiles. These can be very difficult to remove but have always managed to do it using a centre punch, good lighting , somthing to kneal on and plenty of swear words! Once the first few threads are cleaned out, running down a 1/2" B.S.P. screw cutting tap will clean out the remains threads. Avoid the very cheap taps, replace with a brass one and exercise all taps regularly.