How to fix loose kitchen tap handle lever?

[RenoPause]

 

Hi,

my kitchen tap handle lever has come loose and when I try to put it back in by turning, it will still come loose after use. Is this repairable or should I change the tap?

cheers

[RenoPause]

 

Hi,

my kitchen tap handle lever has come loose and when I try to put it back in by turning, it will still come loose after use. Is this repairable or should I change the tap?

cheers

[JacobZ]

Hi @RenoPause,

It is hard to say whether it is salvageable or not.

You could try rethreading the handle with a tap and die set, but I couldn't say for certain whether the thread inside the tap body would grip it.

It is likely worth a shot, but the only way to guarantee a solid fix is to replace the tap.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob