I want change to 1/4 turn assembly, but the old one is so hard to take off. I couldn't find any nut inside but just can't take off.πππππππ
Hi @glenwu,
From the vintage of your handles and spout, I'd say they are pre-grubscrew usage and push-on spouts. I suspect your spout will be a screw-on version. Have you tried to unscrew it by hand or used a tool? You'll typically need to use a tool as it will be likely quite stuck. Don't force it too hard, or you could damage the plumbing work behind.
Mitchell
Hi @glenwu welcome to Workshop.
From memoryΒ there is a thin nut that sits on the end of what you can see there but it seems to be already taken off.
From there it should just shimmy off with some effort of rocking it side to side whilst applying pulling action.
@EricLΒ might have some other ideas as well.
Carl
I try very hard and not workingπ, and now it is leaking from the assembly when I turn on. luckly it stop leaking when I turn off.
Hi @glenwu
Allow me to welcome you as well to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's great to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about your wall tap assembly.
Before I make any recommendations, can you please post a photo of the screw set you removed from the top of the handle and would it be possible for you to post a photo of the wall tap from the side? This will allow our members to assess the tap head assembly. We can then make recommendations on how to remove it without damaging the tap spindle.
We look forward to seeing the photos.
Eric
That type of top is notorious for seizing and being difficult due to the spindle shape not allowing you to turn the knob in order to break away any debris. Have you tried spraying into the tap knob with CRC or WD40? You'd need to leave it to soak in a few hours then try wriggling it off again.
βjust a simple one from top
βI got experence change a few by myself but totally no idea how to do with this. maybe use a grinder totally break itπ€
yes, I haveΒ tried wd40 but still not workingπ
Hi @glenwuΒ just keep spraying with WD40 over the next few days let it soak in and do its job.
Hello @glenwuΒ
Thank you for posting those photos of your wall tap assembly. I'm sorry to hear that the handle is still stuck, sometimes these types of handles get stuck due to calcium build-up inside the handle. I suggest spraying it with CLR Ready to Use 750ml Calcium Lime Rust Remover and letting it sit overnight. I then recommend getting a hammer with a wooden handle. Wrap the wall tap handle in a rag and firmly tap the handle all around with the wooden handle. Do not use the metal head of the hammer.Β
Then proceed to wiggle it again, tap the handle again with the wooden handle and wiggle again. Repeat this process several times and if no progress is made, I suggest it's time to engage the services of a registered tradesperson. Forcing the issue might lead to further damage to your tap assembly and your plumbing fittings.Β
Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing your tap handles removed.
@EricLΒ @CSParnellΒ @TedBearΒ
thanks erveryone's help. I finally succeed by another way. I take it off altogether.
And I am going to change bathtub tap nextstep. but totally no idea how to take off again. I've tried turn it.
Great to see that you've achieved that outcome and without damaging anything that you needed to keep.Β Those new taps look great too. You must be relieved and pleased now.Β
That's great to hear that you've gotten the spindle out. As for the bath spout, if you look underneath it, you'll see a small hole at the very back of it and inside is a grub screw. You'll need to use an Allen key to remove the grub screw before you can twist the spout off.
Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing your new taps installed.
nothing at bottomπ€
Hi @glenwuΒ - I may be wrong, but by zooming in on your photo there does appear to be something unusual under the spout, just as it starts to flange toward the wall.Β It may be just a defect, but the edges look a bit hex shaped, so maybe that's the grub screw with some sort of build-up in it, such as soap perhaps??Β May be worth taking a closer look at the real thing...
thanks, I got it. Just need a little bit more powerπ
That's great to hear, @glenwu! Keep us updated and reach out if you need further assistance.
