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    <title>topic Re: How do I remove these tap heads to change the washer? in Bathroom and Laundry</title>
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    <description>&lt;P&gt;Hello &lt;SPAN style="background: var(--ck-color-mention-background); color: var(--ck-color-mention-text);"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/46955"&gt;@Nello&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's splendid to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about removing your tap heads.&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;It appears that the handles have binded themselves to the spindle of the tap. I suggest trying one more technique. Using your hammer, I suggest tapping the skirting edge of the handle all around. Your objective is to get the handle to move sideways. If you wisht o protect the tap I suggest putting a rag or light shirt over the handle before tapping it in. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;Binding often happens when the calcium in the water settles between two surfaces. In this case it's the handles interior body and the spindle itself.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;You can also try spraying &lt;A href="https://www.bunnings.com.au/clr-ready-to-use-750ml-calcium-lime-rust-remover_p0356353" target="_blank"&gt;CLR Ready to Use 750ml Calcium Lime Rust Remover&lt;/A&gt;. This is an excellent spray that should soften up the calcium.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;If it refuses to budge, I suggest engaging the services of a registered plumber. They will have the equipment that will allow let them to remove the stubborn tap handle.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;If you need further assistance, please let us know.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Eric&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:25:49 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>EricL</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2023-11-02T13:25:49Z</dc:date>
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      <title>How do I remove these tap heads to change the washer?</title>
      <link>https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Bathroom-and-Laundry/How-do-I-remove-these-tap-heads-to-change-the-washer/m-p/178006#M10056</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Hi, these tap heads are common as dirt but I seem to be stuck at square one with removing them!&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;&lt;span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="Nello_0-1698892666568.jpeg" style="width: 500px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/82569i467CCE0D2063F37A/image-size/medium?v=v2&amp;amp;px=400" role="button" title="Nello_0-1698892666568.jpeg" alt="Nello_0-1698892666568.jpeg" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;I've tried pulling hard, inserting leverage between the tap and the wall and leaning on it viciously, and banging the knobs hopelessly with a hammer. Astonishingly, none of these tried and true methods have worked so far.&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;Any clues would be very much appreciated!&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;Thanks,&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Neil&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:12:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Nello</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2023-11-02T06:12:49Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do I remove these tap heads to change the washer?</title>
      <link>https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Bathroom-and-Laundry/How-do-I-remove-these-tap-heads-to-change-the-washer/m-p/178109#M10064</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Hello &lt;SPAN style="background: var(--ck-color-mention-background); color: var(--ck-color-mention-text);"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/46955"&gt;@Nello&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's splendid to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about removing your tap heads.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;It appears that the handles have binded themselves to the spindle of the tap. I suggest trying one more technique. Using your hammer, I suggest tapping the skirting edge of the handle all around. Your objective is to get the handle to move sideways. If you wisht o protect the tap I suggest putting a rag or light shirt over the handle before tapping it in. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Binding often happens when the calcium in the water settles between two surfaces. In this case it's the handles interior body and the spindle itself.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;You can also try spraying &lt;A href="https://www.bunnings.com.au/clr-ready-to-use-750ml-calcium-lime-rust-remover_p0356353" target="_blank"&gt;CLR Ready to Use 750ml Calcium Lime Rust Remover&lt;/A&gt;. This is an excellent spray that should soften up the calcium.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;If it refuses to budge, I suggest engaging the services of a registered plumber. They will have the equipment that will allow let them to remove the stubborn tap handle.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;If you need further assistance, please let us know.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Eric&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:25:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Bathroom-and-Laundry/How-do-I-remove-these-tap-heads-to-change-the-washer/m-p/178109#M10064</guid>
      <dc:creator>EricL</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2023-11-02T13:25:49Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do I remove these tap heads to change the washer?</title>
      <link>https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Bathroom-and-Laundry/How-do-I-remove-these-tap-heads-to-change-the-washer/m-p/178115#M10065</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;An automotive gear puller could apply sufficient separating force to the tap shaft &amp;amp; remove the handle, letting some penetrating oil soak in the cavity would also be prudent, failing ownership of said specialist tool perhaps (as already advised) contact a Plumber.&amp;nbsp;&lt;BR /&gt;&lt;BR /&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="DIYGnome_1-1698940806752.png" style="width: 500px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/82620i1E6E4563BBB3BF83/image-size/medium?v=v2&amp;amp;px=400" role="button" title="DIYGnome_1-1698940806752.png" alt="DIYGnome_1-1698940806752.png" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:00:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>DIYGnome</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2023-11-02T16:00:45Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do I remove these tap heads to change the washer?</title>
      <link>https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Bathroom-and-Laundry/How-do-I-remove-these-tap-heads-to-change-the-washer/m-p/178132#M10066</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community &lt;SPAN style="background: var(--ck-color-mention-background); color: var(--ck-color-mention-text);"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/46962"&gt;@DIYGnome&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for jumping into the discussion.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;A &lt;A href="https://www.bunnings.com.au/kincrome-75mm-3-2-jaw-gear-puller_p0064883" target="_blank"&gt;gear puller&lt;/A&gt; would certainly be an excellent tool for removing suck tap handles. I'd agree that letting some &lt;A href="https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?page=1&amp;amp;q=wd40&amp;amp;sort=BoostOrder" target="_blank"&gt;penetrating oil&lt;/A&gt; do its work before attempting the pull would be a great choice.&lt;BR /&gt;&lt;BR /&gt;We look forward to hearing about your projects and plans around the house and garden. Please reach out anytime you need assistance or have something to share with the community.&lt;BR /&gt;&lt;BR /&gt;Mitchell&lt;BR /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:57:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>MitchellMc</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2023-11-02T21:57:03Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: How do I remove these tap heads to change the washer?</title>
      <link>https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Bathroom-and-Laundry/How-do-I-remove-these-tap-heads-to-change-the-washer/m-p/178203#M10070</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Thanks&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/46962"&gt;@DIYGnome&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;- great advice. I actually have one of these and have now used it successfully to remove the handle!&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 02:03:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Bathroom-and-Laundry/How-do-I-remove-these-tap-heads-to-change-the-washer/m-p/178203#M10070</guid>
      <dc:creator>Nello</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2023-11-03T02:03:42Z</dc:date>
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