In article , "call me VK" vijayk1974
@hotmail.com says...
Hi Guys
I got a dripping tap in my kitchen. After browsing the internet and figuring
how to change the washer i decided to give it a go.

The dripping tap can be seen here http://www.kuve.co.uk/tap/drip.jpg

I removed the handle and exposed the spindle and the nut set up. A close up
picture is here
http://www.kuve.co.uk/tap/closeup.jpg ( apologies for the crap pics )

Anyway, I tried to loosen the hexagonal but using a spanner but it just
wouldnt budge. Am i doing anything wrong ? Is this tap different ? Please
advice this newbie.

Heat will probably shift it, but if it doesn't you could end up with
a worse leak than before. Make sure you use a ring or socket
spanner, or if you only have an open-ender make sure it's a good snug
fit. Be careful that you don't twist the tap off the sink.