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How to remove spout from mixer tap where no grub screw present?

How to Remove the Spout from a Mixer Tap Without a Grub Screw

If you’re dealing with a kitchen tap that doesn’t have a grub screw to hold the spout in place, removing the spout can be a bit tricky. Here’s a simple guide to help you do it safely:

Start by carefully unscrewing the shroud (locking nut) at the base of the spout. Once it’s loose, you should be able to pull the spout out. This applies to most UK kitchen taps that are secured by a locking nut, but don’t have a grub screw.

We have a video guide here to show you what we mean.

However, if your kitchen tap doesn’t have either a grub screw or a locking nut, we highly recommend consulting a plumber. Without the correct mechanism to release the spout, pulling it out could damage the spout or other parts of the tap. To avoid this, ensure that you pull the spout straight upwards and do so evenly. Any improper pulling could strain or damage the spout and make the repair even more difficult.

Other Common Kitchen Tap Issues

If you’re facing other problems with your kitchen tap, we have you covered. Check out our comprehensive Kitchen Taps Troubleshooting Guide for helpful tips and solutions to common issues.

Need Help? Contact Our Technical Department

If you’re unsure about any step of the process or need further assistance, feel free to get in touch with our Technical Department. We’re here to help you with expert advice on all things related to kitchen taps.

Removing a Spout with a Grub Screw

If your kitchen tap does have a grub screw, you can follow our step-by-step guide on removing a spout where a grub screw is present.

To remove spout from mixer Tap:

unscrew the “shroud (locking nut)” that sits at the base of the spout and then just pull the spout out. This would apply to all UK Kitchen taps without grub screws where there is a locking nut.

If your Kitchen Tap has neither a grub screw or a locking nut holding the spout in place then we would recommend that you consult a plumber in case you damage the spout when pulling it out. Ideally you would have to pull the spout upwards evenly and if this is not done properly you might strain / damage the spout.

Other common Kitchen Tap issues are covered here in our Kitchen Taps Trouble Shooting Guide.

For any other queries regarding your Kitchen Taps, feel free to contact our Technical Department here

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