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| + | [title] Removing the cartridge |
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| + | [* black] Hold the tap body ***tight***. You really do not want it to move if it does it may cause the connection underneath to leak once its fixed. |
| + | [* black] The rule of thumb is that if your tap is connected via flexible pipes then it's less problematic if it moves a tiny bit. To solid pipes however its vital it does not move. |
| + | [* black] Remove the cartridge using the ring end of the 17mm combination spanner. Often cartridges are put in very tight and using an adjustable wrench or the open ended part of the spanner will not give enough purchase to break it free. Short sharp shocks work well. |