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Is there a way to remove the spout easily or do I cut it off?
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @stu082. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about removing a spout.
The spout should typically unscrew anticlockwise from the wall fitting. Try twisting it gently to see if it loosens. If the spout hits the taps or bathtub and doesn’t have enough clearance to fully rotate, it’s likely secured in a different way. Look for a small hole near the base of the spout—this is where a grub screw might be holding it onto the fitting. If you find one, use an Allen key to loosen the grub screw before attempting to slide the spout off. Cutting it off should only be a last resort if it’s corroded or stuck beyond repair.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
If it hits the bath, then the spout must have another attachment method instead of being screwed on @stu082. Typically, this is done by pushing it onto a connector on the wall. With this push-on method, there is always a fixing screw to hold it in position. The hole for it will be tiny. Make sure to check under the bottom of the section the spout connects to or on the back of the spout where it connects. The hole is always in a hidden position out of sight. It's only a few millimetres in diameter.
Mitchell
