Removing A Mixer Tap Spout

[foxyferret]

I have an old white mixer tap in the kitchen which is leaking from the base of the spout. I have with difficulty removed the small screw behind the spout. On YouTube it says turn the spout to the left and pull it out. Well I have pulled and tried gently wriggling it about but can’t get the spout out. I need to replace the O rings I think to stop the leak. Any advice would be appreciated.

[johnk]

Is there a piece at the base that unscrews?

[foxyferret]

No, there is no ring of any sort of fixture at the base of the spout on the outside. I was wondering if any of these taps unscrew. What I mean is turning the spout through 360 degrees although all the YouTube ones I have watched, it should just pull out. 360 would be no good as the tiles on the wall would be in the way.

[Zacs-Master]

Have you tried using mole grips?

[douglas9401]

Other places suggest swivelling the spout to about 90 degrees from centre to line up the slot and what fits into it letting the two parts separate.

[The Builder]

Oh foxy, you've entered the black hole of plumbing quandaries. Nothing comes out ... not even light.

Some spouts just pull out. Some have a sort of ball-bearing which slides into a slot. The other has a grub-screw, which is yours.

Plumbers have been known to get up on the worktop, stand up with feet on the tap body........... and heave.........
Given that it's an old tap, and plumbers' hourly rates, it's often cheaper to replace the whole unit.

If you really can't pull it out, then I think you may have reached that point.
Don't be ashamed. Many have given up the fight ;o)

[SparklyKid]

Hi Builder. You are right, the grub screw goes into a slot. If it cannot be removed, new tap.

[foxyferret]

I have got the screw out, it’s the bloomin spout which is proving stubborn. I will try molegrips, if that doesn’t work, it will be new taps. Thanks for all your help everyone.

[foxyferret]

Update. Ureka! I have finally managed to remove the spout so will fit new o rings and see if that stops the leak. Thanks again to all for your helpful advice.

[gingejbee]

I'd lubricate the new O-rings with a tiny amount of silicone grease...otherwise, you'll probably find that the moveable part will be very difficult to move at all.