How to remove these taps?

MarcusMaximus

I'm trying to take the handles off the taps on an old bath unit and use them to replace the ones on some other taps. They are Gattoni chrome taps. I put them on some years ago but can't for the life of me get them off. Does anyone know how to access the screw under the Hot and Cold caps? I've been trying to pry them off at the point where they met the body of the handle but they won't budge, or rather I can't fit a screwdriver or even a blade into any gap there. Perhaps there isn't one?

Should I take off the white name disc on top instead? I don't want to 'experiment' with that in case I damage it. Here are a couple of pics. Any help greatly appreciated.

con747

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058419277/how-to-remove-these-taps

It could be one of two options, have a look here if it helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hw6AakQk_0

MarcusMaximus

Thanks for that, mine is the second type as there is no grub screw in the spindle. The problem is he shows it with the centre cap already off and that’s the part I need help with.

Kaybaykwah

You should be able to pry off the plastic or porcelain cap off with the tip of a pen knife to access the screw, generally.

Accidentally

I've a pair of sink taps where the cap is actually threaded, and screws off anticlockwise. Just in case.