Removing tap handles

See most helpful response. Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's terrific to have you join us, removing tap handles, and thank you for sharing your question about removing your tap handles.

There is no cap on the tap to get a spanner around, no screws anywhere on the outside to unscrew and no visible way to remove them that is obvious other than turning of the main water and turning the head until it falls off. Any ideas? A friend helped with the basin taps and we just have up and sawed the tops off And had to drill into the skirt bit to move that too! The best place to start would be by removing the cold sticker and seeing if there is anything underneath. This is the traditional location for a nut that retains the handle onto the spindle shaft. Failing that, I suspect a small grub screw in the side of the handle that pins in onto the shaft. You might find that the handles are a press-fit and don't come off.

Removing tap handles

Removing Indicator from Tap Handle to access screw underneath. First turn off water supply to your Tap if you are intending to remove the valve. If just removing handle to, for example, send us a picture, then you do not need to turn off the water because even if you turned the valve, the water will just go out of the Spout into the sink so make sure that your spout is in normal position over your sink. Should you turn the valve, make sure that it is in the Closed position when putting the handle back on. If the handle has indices Hot and cold on it, these can be either screwed off or removed and the screw is underneath to screw off the handle. Grub Screw: Other style taps have a grub screw directly underneath the handle: undo grub screw be careful not to lose it and pull off handle. If handle is stiff, then please check out the Tips at the end of the Blog. Perrin and Rowe also provide Guides for removing their taps. Please see here and email us if your Tap is not covered. Removing Handle by Loosening the grub screw underneath with an Alen Key. When these are removed you will be able to see a small brass screw in the centre of the handle. If your handle does not have any indices e. Twisting off Shroud covering the valve or remove if there is a grub screw underneath that you will loosen with Allen Key. When you have removed the outer handle the inside shroud covering the valve can then be twisted off to uncover the top of your valve. Again sometimes there is a screw underneath this as well that has to be removed before this shroud can be removed.

I suggest taking a picture of the back of the handle with your phone.

Original Poster. Search My Stuff What's New 3 12 24 Kitchen Tap handle - Removal. OP Posts Only. Hey all, Taps started leaking and googled and it looks like it could need a cartridge replacing. I've undone the grub screws on the handles, but neither will come off. I've given them a good soaking in WD 40 but still no give or shifting.

Stuck faucet handles are just part of the normal wear and tear a house will experience. Regardless of whether you have Moen, Delta, Kohler, or Pfister appliances on your sink, all faucets will deteriorate with time and use. Faucets are subject to faulty cartridges, mineral deposit build-up from the water, and natural reactions such as corrosion and oxidation. Knowing how to remove a stuck faucet handle will finally come in handy. When dealing with a faucet handle that is stuck , your best option is to remove it. You will also need to remove a stuck faucet handle to repair any valves or cartridges. You will especially need to remove a stuck faucet handle if you plan to install new hardware. To remove a stuck faucet handle, first close or cover the drain to avoid losing any screws or small parts. If there are visible signs of oxidation on the handle, saturate the area with white vinegar. Spray lubricant such as WD on obvious points of friction.

Removing tap handles

These fixtures have come a long way from the early advancements to single-handle faucets to the tiny cap covering set-screws. The worst part? Faucet handles remain firmly in the designated place in a few different ways. Most brands, like Moen , Delta, and Kohler, offer dozens of faucet styles, not to mention other kitchen and bathroom fixtures, so telling that story would take a while. Usually, faucets feature a small set screw near the base of the handle. Once you remove the set screw, tada! The handle is free. Many manufacturers like to get creative and hide these set screws with a small button or cap. Sometimes, the cap blends in well with the faucet, making it an absolute nightmare to find.

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I am trying to fit new cartridges to a Franke Eiger. Any ideas? Ask a question. Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community Kulanda. Get in touch! Alistair August 16, Hi I have a Franke Kubus Triflow tap think it may be the earlier model as was fitted around ? Quick Links. Totally stuck Log in to Reply. EricL Bunnings Team Member. Good morning Kulanda "Might go buy a pair of circlip pliers" I really do hope this works for you - it didn't with my taps. Usually these should turn anticlockwise to loosen and we would have no other tips to add other then the tips included in the blog above. Top Ideas. Alice Log in to Reply. Turn on suggestions. There is a grub screw for the swan neck as well, taken that out and sprayed more WD, would this just pull off then?

Most modern-day faucet manufacturers these days are making baffling variants of bathroom and kitchen faucets.

In response to MitchellMc. Workshop is a friendly place to learn, get ideas and find inspiration for your home improvement projects. Managed to get the bathtub taps done though. Is this a seam seannami? I for one will be buying them. Alistair August 16, Hi I have a Franke Kubus Triflow tap think it may be the earlier model as was fitted around ? Email one to sales tapsandsinksonline. Grub Screw: Other style taps have a grub screw directly underneath the handle: undo grub screw be careful not to lose it and pull off handle. Thanks MitchellMc - Yes have sprayed the WD40 - leaving it for a day and I will also be trying the HairDryer method of putting some local heat around the head. I have a Caple Lamar twin lever mixer tap that has no discernible grub screws or removable end caps by which to remove the handles. Any advice much appreciated! Hi Alice, could I e-mail you a picture of the tap? HI William you will need to pop off the handle indicator and access the screw underneath to release the handle. Jason Community Manager.