This is the same as changing basin taps, kitchen taps and single lever basin taps, they are all virtually the same underneath. Learning how to change bath taps is quite a bit different and can be a lot harder! How to Change a Kitchen Tap How to Remove a Kitchen Tap

Then tighten the nuts on the threaded bar using a box spanner. A box spanner is great for places where there is less space (such as underneath sinks) and looks like a long open tube with a nut shaped hole at the end. Completely removing the nut from the stud will allow the tap to be removed complete with its flexible hoses. Make sure no associated washers or seals are left hanging up. Take care when you withdraw the hose ends, especially on stainless steel sinks where sharp edges can figure. Tools you’ll find useful for this task are a flathead screwdriver, a tap spanner, an adjustable spanner and a pair of grips. Start by removing your old mixer tap using the steps outline above and wiping down the area to make sure it is clean from any debris.To fully remove the tap, make sure the nut is fully removed from the stud so that the tap can be lifted away with its flexible hoses. Take care to ensure that no washers or seals are left and be careful when withdrawing the hose ends to avoid scratches on the sink from any sharp ends. Once the tap has been removed clean away any residual mess left behind from the open mains pipe connections found under the sink. The old tap can then be disposed of. Replacing a Mixer Tap

Mixer taps. These taps mix hot and cold water while also giving you the option to control the water pressure (good water pressure is needed for them to work) Rather than the old days of two separate taps for hot and cold water flow, a mixer tap ‘mixes’ the hot and cold water within the main body of a single tap. On top there is usually a lever/handle that you can pull up to establish water flow and to either side to determine water temperature. If your caravan or motorhome mixer tap has become loose or started leaking then chances are you’ll probably need to replace it. Depending on the make, model and age of your leisure vehicle, replacing this tap could be straightforward or a little more time consuming. In most cases you can either find advice from your manufacturer, parts supplier or online via the wealth of information that has been shared by other caravan or motorhome owners. If you’ve come across this blog then we’ll do our best to share some basic guidance on how to replace a caravan mixer tap and point you towards the mixer tap spares we offer to help you get the job done. How to remove a caravan mixer tap Once you have settled on the material, design and finish of your taps, you will want to turn your attention to where the tap is mounted. The two choices of mounting are sink mounted or worktop mounted, but you will also need to make sure that the spout of the tap is long enough to reach the centre of your sink. Maintaining Your TapsThough fitting a full bathroom suite is a job you’ll want to get a professional in to do, if you’ve got a bit of DIY and plumbing experience, then fitting a mixer tap to the basin in your bathroom is a job you can do relatively easily. Place the tap over the hole in the basin or countertop (make sure it is at a 90-degree angle to the basin rim) and lower the flexible tap tails and fixing studs through the hole. Remove your old tap by undoing the connection by using your grips and a spanner. If you have a a spanner then use this to hold the tap in place while you unscrew the nut holding the tap in place. Put the old tap to one side to be disposed of. Sometimes it’s virtually impossible to get any tools in properly because of the cupboard or other pipework.

When looking to replace the mixer tap in your caravan or motorhome kitchen area you’ll probably be wondering how to actually access the tap to remove it. In many makes and models, the best way to do this is by first removing the sink, particularly if you don’t have cupboard access below. The sink will most likely be held in place by a number of screws so the first step is to remove these. You may need to gently use a flathead screwdriver to gently ease the sink away from the worktop and be careful not to lose or damage the rubber seal.Now that the tap is fixed in place you can connect the pipework. Use speedfit fittings or standard fittings of the right size to connect the water supply to the feed pipes. Ensure that fittings are tightened up securely. The nut sizes vary on different taps, so a monobloc tap spanner set between 8 – 13mm will do the job. Once the tap is removed, clean off any residue or matter from the open mains pipe connections under the sink. Water filter taps. With an in-built water filter, these taps help to filter out excess chlorine and impurities from the water making them ideal as part of a kitchen sink. You can get mixer taps for kitchens, baths and basins. Basin mixer taps are generally smaller because they don’t need to deliver as much water as a tap in a bath or kitchen. Preparation