DIY with function over finesse!!

[Rp0thejester]

[PaulC5]

I have a similar arrangement. The kitchen cold tap has been leaking for ages. I have attempted to change the cartridge but can't shift it. I will renew the taps, one day but currently catch the drips in the washing up bowl, open the window and chuck it out.

Our kitchen tap is a mixer tap and to remove the cartridges I removed the spout, put a long bar in its place to use as a lever to oppose a socket and breaker bar used to undo the cartridges. Took some effort but replacing the cartridges was a lot cheaper than a new tap. I think I got the new parts from Screwfix but needed the old ones to get the right size.