Loose mixer tap

[Soong]

My kitchen mixer tap is loose and I have no idea what I need to tighten.

I assume it's something under the sink. I've looked and can see a bolt but that seems tight already.

That's all I can see. Is it something under there I need to do? I have spanners.

 

[endecotp]

There's a nut holding that crescent-shaped bracket in place; you need to tighten it.
A special long tubular spanner might help:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/rothenberger-monoblock-tap-spanner-set/40102

 

[Agile]

But its very rusty and has probably been loose and leaking for a long time.

May be well rusted up now!

 

[dilalio]

Once they get loose and rusty the only way to secure is to replace. You may be able to get parts from your local independent plumbers shop or you'll need a spare from the manufacturer.
If the tap is a few years old then you may as well replace the whole thing, for the trouble!

 

[dilalio]

And while you're at it - clean out that overflow hose. If it doesn't pong already, it will soon!

 

[Ian H]

You can get a kit off e-bay for £2.50 which has a new bolt, clamp and washer.

 

[Alec_t]

I see three flexi feed-pipes: hot, cold and ????

 

[rules&rulers]

Filtered water.

an example https://www.osmiowater.co.uk/osmio-sienna-chrome-3-way-tap-ultra-pure-filter-kit.html

 

[Soong]

Thanks for all the replies. I bought one of those tubular spanners and it did the trick perfectly. Bit fiddly but not too bad.

It does look quite rusty there but I'm not sure why? The kitchen is only two years old so it's all pretty new. Is there anything I can do to prevent rust, assuming that's what is. Spray with WD40 every now and again?

 

[Soong]

And while you're at it - clean out that overflow hose. If it doesn't pong already, it will soon!

Is that the white thing? What is it for? I haven't noticed a smell yet but you're right, it does look like it needs emptying. Haven't noticed it until you mentioned it!

 

[Servotech]

Just fill your sink with the hottest water you can making it overflow down the tube on purpose whilst adding bleach (at the same time) - that should clean it out.
Take it from me taking overflows to pieces and reassembling them often results in something getting damaged.
Overflows are full of bacteria, uggh horrible things, they should be outlawed.

 

[Alec_t]

Filtered water.

Thanks for the info.