Tap Identification - Please!!

[dontknowitall]

Do you know the make of this tap?

I can't work out how to undo the blighter and assume there's a cartridge in it.

Answers on a postcard ... many thanks in advance!

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[PlumbBobBob]

does the dome unscrew?

 

[dontknowitall]

I tried that - the mixer is quite floppy and I fear breaking it if I try and force something. This is partly why I want to know the manufacturer so if I do break it then it can be replaced.

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

Can you take if off the basin?

Does the customer know where it was bought from, if it's one of the sheds I wish you luck

 

[dontknowitall]

Thank you for your help - customer said they'd look for their old receipts. Fairly sure it's not from a shed (luckily!)

I'm sure I can remove it (will have to if it needs replacing!), but again I'm reluctant just at the moment. As they're neighbours (and good customers!) I said I'd have a go at finding a cartridge. If it needs replacing then they'll probably want the basin mixer replaced too.

Why don't these bloomin' manufacturers stick to good old fashioned washers? These cartridges are a pain in the neck as replacements are expensive and if you order the wrong one the plumbing merchants won't take them back. And it means much more time spent repairing/shopping/ordering, etc. In contrast it took me about 5 minutes to sort their outside tap out with a small rubber circle.

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

I was suggesting to remove the tap to try and take that dome off

To me it looks like it should unscrew but manufactured aesthetically it will be difficult