Monobloc Kitchen Tap Swan Neck

[Jass]

We have a monobloc kitchen tap with some damage to the swan neck swivelling spout.
The main body of the tap is fine - is it possible to remove and replace the swan neck spout alone, without going to the lengths of removing the whole tap?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Jass.

 

[Timmyturtle]

If you can match one to fit..ie same as old tap
Usually held in with a small screw or allen bolt in the top/back of the main body

 

[Jass]

Thanks, but there seems to be no screw, bolt, or Allen key visible.

Jass.

 

[wonderb0y]

undo the cover at the bottom of it if their is one, and turn it to either the left or right, and pull it up, should come out.

a bit of water might come out so don't worry

 

[ChrisR]

'E means at right angles to the front...

 

[Jass]

Thanks for the responses. I'll give it a go later.

If I can't get the nozzle off, or can't find a replacement, is it a specialised job to remove and replace the whole tap?

Underneath the sink, I can see a long screw with a nut attached; the copper pipes seem to narrow down and disappear into the body of the tap.

Jass.

 

[clf-gas]

Turn off water and drain down, open bath taps to assist. If your sink is a drop in it will be easier for you to remove the lot by undoing the retaining clips underneath. Disconnect hot and cold to tap supplys, disconnect waste trap pull out sink, now replace the monobloc. You should be able to use the tapered pipes from old unit on the new. Now replace the whole lot sealing under sink rim with silicon re-attach pipework, turn on water and check for leaks, hey presto.

 

[Jass]

Thanks 'clf-gas', but I think I need a bit more educating.

(1) Is it the single nut I can see that is holding the tap on to the sink?

(2) How are the tapered pipes attached to the tap - I can't see anything other than two tapered pipes entering the tap body.

Also, everything seems to be packed very close together, making it difficult to get a spanner in.

Jass.

 

[wonderb0y]

'E means at right angles to the front...

cheers chris

Also, everything seems to be packed very close together, making it difficult to get a spanner in

Now when a customer stands over you saying well it looks easy it makes you appreciate how hard it is to get owt up their.

if you undo the bolt it should free the tap to take off the sink, a horseshoe shaped metal bracket and a rubber one should also come off. a socket with an extension piece will be easiest.

and disconect the flexi hoses from wherever they connect to under your sink usually!!! just above an isolator valve, you won't be able to reach them from the bottom of the tap.

 

[clf-gas]

Thanks 'clf-gas', but I think I need a bit more educating.

(1) Is it the single nut I can see that is holding the tap on to the sink?

(2) How are the tapered pipes attached to the tap - I can't see anything other than two tapered pipes entering the tap body.

Also, everything seems to be packed very close together, making it difficult to get a spanner in.

Jass.

(1) yes Jass, thats why I say its easier for you to remove the whole sink, and as the boywounder says ,it has a horse shoe washer.

(2) the tapered pipes are threaded and Iam sure you will find these are the same as on a new monobloc.

Any problems give me a bell

 

[wonderb0y]

(1) yes Jass, thats why I say its easier for you to remove the whole sink, and as the boywounder says ,it has a horse shoe washer

you spelt my name wrong

 

[clf-gas]

(1) yes Jass, thats why I say its easier for you to remove the whole sink, and as the boywounder says ,it has a horse shoe washer

you spelt my name wrong

My sincere apologies wonderb0y