Swan neck mixer tap, weeping at base of neck

[jack_s]

If it hasn't got a screw then it has to come out as already described, must just be tight.

Turn spout left in line with tap or right in line with tap and pull hard.

I still haven't found how to get the swan neck off, try as I might

It must be simple, but how.

Does the swan neck always come off ??

 

[yerino]

A picture of the tap would help, then we could answer your question.

 

[jack_s]

A picture of the tap would help, then we could answer your question.

Here's a picture of the mixer tap:

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• jack_s
• 17 Oct 2010
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[Alz0r]

looks like the spout would definately pull out...

although is it worth all the effort you're going to, look how grubby it is! just change the tap

 

[jack_s]

looks like the spout would definately pull out...

although is it worth all the effort you're going to, look how grubby it is! just change the tap

I've tried pullng spout out, with no success, will have another go.

It hasn't budged so far.

That'll just cleanup.
The water supply is shared with flat above & I don't have separate supply stop cock or isolation valves for this tap, if I take time or is other problem if I changed tap.

 

[Alz0r]

as previous posts say, theyre usually held in by a small "nub" that's sat in achannel - it's just a case of getting the spout in the right position so that the nub is clear of the channel (from experience, it's in the right position when it's at right angles like in your photo - try it with the spout pointing to the right too)

 

[HERTS P&D]

By the state of that picture, I would suggest you buy a new mixer, a tube of silicone and some kitchen cleaner.

Andy

 

[jack_s]

By the state of that picture, I would suggest you buy a new mixer, a tube of silicone and some kitchen cleaner.

Andy

I'll post a picture with it lovely & shiny.


Tap cleaned up, lovely & shiny.

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• jack_s
• 11 Dec 2010
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[jack_s]

Bingo, managed to get swan kneck off !!

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• jack_s
• 11 Dec 2010
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Not sure if these washers are now square because they are so compressed.

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• jack_s
• 11 Dec 2010
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• jack_s
• 11 Dec 2010
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What type of washers do these look like or normally take ??
-circular side O-ring
-square sided O-ring

Are these standard washers you get at diy store or plumber's merchant ??

 

[libby lou lou]

Them washers are off a bo-ing 747, lower temp rings, just under the capacitor, hard to find them, by the way, them taps are hanging,sad, 70s, you a landlord?tight ass.

 

[jack_s]

Them washers are off a bo-ing 747, lower temp rings, just under the capacitor, hard to find them, by the way, them taps are hanging,sad, 70s, you a landlord?tight ass.

Sorry, don't understand.

 

[Technotim]

They are standard o'rings you should be able to get replacements from a good merchants or even a car showroom.

They are round normally so the edge has been flattened with wear, try turning the o'ring so the round edge is on the outside and use Silicone grease on them to lubricate.

If you do need to replace them then get o'rings that are a smaller diameter and stretch over if you buy the exact diameter you will not get the spout back in.

FYI if there is no grub screw on spouts to remove them then turn over the hot tap handle and yank.

 

[jack_s]

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• jack_s
• 11 Dec 2010
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• jack_s
• 11 Dec 2010
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What type of washers do these look like or normally take ??
-circular side O-ring
-square sided O-ring

Are these standard washers you get at diy store or plumber's merchant ??

Looking at old O-rings, I think bottom one may be slightly smaller, but am not sure.

Is the bottom O-ring slightly smaller than top one, so that it can go through hole of top one in mixer base ??
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