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    Removing the spindle from a basin tap

    foxhole: The tap certainly isn't worn out in my estimation (as an engineer). Nige F: I've no idea if Bensham comes from China. I bought from Bathstore some time ago. They've recently been acquired by Homebase, so I've no idea if supply will continue. The design is 'old fashioned', with the body...
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    Removing the spindle from a basin tap

    Thanks for your reply. Turning the spindle clockwise simply ejects the part with washer and the hexagonal 'nut' with left-hand thread inside. (Not sure of the proper name for that, but I think of it as a worm follower, the 'worm' being the left-hand thread on the spindle). The spindle itself...
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    Removing the spindle from a basin tap

    I have a basin tap (Bensham from Bathstore) which has a non-rising spindle. The tap is of the 'Edwardian' style, with no shroud to cover the gland nut, so it doesn't have a clip at the top of the spindle, removal of which normally allows the spindle to be removed from the body. I can't see how...
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