How To Change A Tap

Replacing a tap is a relatively simple job, as long as you have the right tools. Our guide on how to change a tap will walk you through the whole process, making for a quick and easy DIY task.

• Before replacing the tap, turn the water supply off – the stopcock is usually under the kitchen sink.

• Once turned off, drain the taps to remove any residual water from the pipes.

• Use grips and a spanner to loosen and remove the flexible tap connectors under the sink.

• Locate the nut on the threaded rod beneath the tap and unscrew it using a socket tap before lifting away the tap.

• Wipe the sink area where the old tap was positioned so it’s nice and clean.

• Attach the new flexible tap connectors to the tap, ensuring hot (left) and cold (right) sides are correctly aligned, then tighten by hand.

• Place the new tap in the sink, threading the connectors through the hole.

• From underneath, slide the protective sink piece and threaded rod into place, then tighten the nut to secure the tap.

• If necessary, cut the pipes and fit couplers or isolation valves to adapt to the new tap connectors.

• Attach the hot and cold tap connectors to the corresponding pipes, tightening them securely.

• Turn on the isolation valves or stopcock, check for leaks, and test the tap for correct hot and cold water flow.