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How to replace sink tap assembly?

zillah

Dear Experts

Our kitchen sink's tap assembly is leaking as shown in the attached video in the link below

Looking to replace it with a premium quality (i.e not cheap) preferably with its spout

Any recommendation which one should I get ?

https://imgur.com/a/iKM7T2G

Thx Hint: I was able to upload images here but not video ,,,,therefore I uploaded to imgur.com

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JacobZ

Hi @zillah,

Thank you for your question about replacing your wall tap assembly.

There are a few great options which include both the spout and the taps, such as -

You can also piece together a wall spout with a wall top assembly to achieve the same outcome.

You might like to consider using our Tapware & Shower Head Installation Service as part of the replacement process.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

zillah

Thank you very much Jacob

zillah

Hi Jacob

1-I have got this old spout has two parts I guess can I find a replacement ? please see attached photos

2-To undo the nut that hold the plastic handle for the spindle I couldn't find a tube spanner as plastic hole is tight ,,,,,what tool do I need to use ?

JacobZ

Hi @zillah,

You should still be able to find a replacement. The spout being in two parts is just so there can be a mechanism to rotate the spout. The pipe through the wall should still be the same.

The grub screw at the connection between the two parts would need to be removed so you can take the top off. You would then rotate the lower part anticlockwise to remove it from the pipe in the wall.

Did you get the tap handles off? It looks like you've already replaced them?

It looks like you should just be able to pull them off.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

Noyade

Morning @zillah

"To undo the nut that hold the plastic handle for the spindle I couldn't find a tube spanner as plastic hole is tight ,,,,,what tool do I need to use ?"

With a screwdriver, gently pry out the the 'blue ring' - it's just held by friction - which opens the area for a socket (from memory around 14mm?)

zillah

Thx Jacob for your help

Yes I did get the tap handles off by using a grinder to make the hole bigger as I didn't know the way that Noyade explained

zillah

Thx Noyade for the tip

zillah

Hi All

I went today to Bunnings to get a longer spout to replace my current one which is 230mm ,,,,I couldn't find one

Reason I am looking for a longer one because current one splashing water near the sink's edge,,,,,,I guess if I find 250mm in length will be adequate

https://cdn.amplifi.pattern.com/ee2e539a-de61-4af2-bb2b-f007d4e8fd36

MitchellMc

250mm is about it for sink spouts @zillah. However, I have the same issue and went with the 250mm and one of these EnduraSeal Chrome Female Multi-Function Swivel Aerators. The swivel allows you to direct the stream more towards the front of the bowl. Also, it has a handy dual-spray function, which I find very useful when rinsing plates.

Mitchell

zillah

Thx Mitchell

I will buy this EnduraSeal Chrome Female Multi-Function Swivel Aerators

for the spout just for a comparison to mine which one at Bunnings is 250mm ?

Regards

MitchellMc

You'd typically need a larger, higher-spout model, such as the Shaw & Mason 250mm Chrome Swivel Wall Mounted Spout @zillah.

Mitchell

zillah

Thx for that Mitchell

zillah

@Mitchell ,,,,Please see attached photos and video

I bought Shaw & Mason Chrome Swivel Wall Mounted Spout and installed it

I wanted to use EnduraSeal Chrome Female Multi-Function Swivel Aerators...... as it male to male connectors,,,, is there such an adapter that fix the issue....I guess adapter should be female to female

New Spout image1.jpeg New Spout image2.jpeg

Video is below :

https://imgur.com/a/c5AoIVL

JacobZ

Hi @zillah,

There is a female version of that aerator - EnduraSeal Chrome Female Multi-Function Swivel Aerator.

Seems like returning the male version and replacing it with the female version would be the way to go.

Is there any reason you think this wouldn't work?

I'll happily assist further if required.

Jacob

zillah

>>Is there any reason you think this wouldn't work?<<

Thx Jacob you meant origin Aerator that comes with the new spout ?

JacobZ

Hi @zillah,

I'm not sure I follow.

The original aerator that you take off the tap at the start of your video is a female aerator with an internal thread. The aerator you try to put on at the end of your video is a male aerator with an external thread.

Did you want to replace the original aerator with a male one for a specific reason, or have you just purchased a male aerator in error?

If you return the male aerator and swap it for the female one I linked to, it should go on without any issues.

Jacob

zillah

Thx Jacob

The origin one that comes with the new spout is not swivel and the one that which is male is swivel type. And thanks for advising that there is female swivel

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