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I can see a very small hole. Is this something I should turn or push something in?
Hello @Dan3
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about your tap handle.
You are technically halfway there and are very close to removing the tap handle. The tap handle is stuck for some reason, it just appears that the fitting is very tight. I propose wiggling the rear end of the handle to see if it will come loose.
It might take some time so please be patient, you can also spray the top with WD40 to lubricate it further. The only thing originally holding the handle in place was the screw you have just removed. In essence the handle should come off by pulling it from the wall.
I also suggest having a quick look at this discussion - How to remove a tap handle? by @Schmikell.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hi @Dan3,
This style of tap is retained on the spindle by the hot/cold button that is screwed onto it. Once the button is removed, the handle can be pulled straight off the spindle. To me, the hole you're seeing appears to be more like a defect in the handle casting.
If you're having difficulty removing the handles there's the Haron Tap Handle Puller that will assist.
Mitchell
Hi there, thank you for all your help an
d advice. I ended up using the tap handle puller tool and it worked a charm.
Hi @Dan3
Thanks for the update. Just to let our members know that the tool used is called a Haron Tap Handle Puller. If you ever find yourself with a stuck handle this is the tool to use.
Eric
