bath shower mixer tap knob stuck

[ernie mendoza]

My bath shower mixer tap is seldom used. Now the control knob which
diverts the water to the shower is stuck. So there is no water from
the shower head -- only from the taps.

Any suggestions for getting the knob unstuck? Normally, pulling up
the knob diverts the water flow from the taps to the shower. TIA.

[John]

"ernie mendoza" <scra...@nospam.com > wrote in message
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They often operate only when the water is already flowing - have you tried
this? If so - suggest trying to get a shock of water to unstick the valve by
opening taps suddenly (when it isn't expecting it!!!!). Also try thumb over
tap.

[The Medway Handyman]

At a guess its limescale. Try a limescale remover around the knob (oooh
errr missus). If not, turn the water off & take it apart, then soak in
limescale remover.

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www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

[chrisso]

replying to ernie mendoza, chrisso wrote:
I un stuck it by putting descaler inside the tap with a very small brush.
Hope it lasts!

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[Phil L]

chrisso wrote:
> replying to ernie mendoza, chrisso wrote:
> I un stuck it by putting descaler inside the tap with a very small
> brush. Hope it lasts!

Fuck off you stupid bitch.

[John]

Try white Vinegar a good limescale remover, pour a little over plunger leave for 24hours then try as suggested while water flowing

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