Tap won't turn on

[John]

Just had a call from a mate who has a hot tap that won't turn on. I think it is a fairly typical 20 year old Pegler. I wondered if the washer could have jammed itself into the seating - he did admit to being heavy with it recently because it weeped a bit.

However, he said he can easily turn the spindle. Could it have shared off? Could the thread have stripped? Any ideas?

[The Medway Handyman]

The head gear has gone, prolly the circlip at the top. B&Q sell replacements - number 4 in the picture here

buy a reviver kit