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How do I remove these taps?

Billy68
Just Starting Out

How do I remove these taps?

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EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How do i take these taps out

Hello @Billy68 

 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about how to remove your tap handle.

 

I've posted a picture below of your tap handle. I've adjusted the brightness so that you'll see that inside is a locking nut that is holding the handle in place. In order to remove the nut, you could try using a set of long nose pliers to grab the side of the nut and twist it off. 

 

Otherwise, I suggest using a flat head screwdriver and try to twist one side of the nut to remove it. There is also a tool in the Kinetic Spout And Handle Repair Kit. It is a flat blade with two prongs at the end to slip into the slots of the nut. Please note to turn anti-clockwise to remove the nut. One other tool you can try is a Hex Socket Tool.

 

If after several attempts it is still stuck in place, I suggest engaging the services of a plumber to remove the handle for you.

 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

 

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Billy68
Just Starting Out

Re: How do i take these taps out

Small flat head worked. A very small one. 

thanks

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How do i take these taps out

Hi @Billy68 

 

That's fantastic news, I'm glad you got the locking nut out. 

 

Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing your taps fixed.

 

Eric

 

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