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worn rivet/screw in tap

sammey1 · 2013-02-20 12:49:53

Hi guys anyone know how to get a rivet type screw out of a kitchen tap it needs a new washer but the rivet/screw head is worn from overtightening it and because it at the back of the tap close to a wall i cant use a drill or any thing big on it would appreciate any help thanks :(

20-02-2013 12:49pm

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sammey1

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Hi guys anyone know how to get a rivet type screw out of a kitchen tap it needs a new washer but the rivet/screw head is worn from overtightening it and because it at the back of the tap close to a wall i cant use a drill or any thing big on it would appreciate any help thanks

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#2 20-02-2013 4:53pm

dpofloinn

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You might have a better chance of getting at it if you turnoff the water ,disconnect the taps from the pipework, and take the tap off the sink, at the very least you can get a better look at what you are dealing with

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#3 20-02-2013 7:25pm

sammey1

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Thanks, never thought about taking the tap off, I'l try that.... its on a granite worktop would that make any difference

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#4 20-02-2013 7:35pm

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The granite work top should have no bearing on it

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#5 20-02-2013 7:41pm

sammey1

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Thanks again for your help..

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#6 20-02-2013 7:44pm

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No problem post again and let us know how you got on

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#7 20-02-2013 9:12pm

flintash

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do you mean philips head screw? try different screwdrivers. I have one good, that fits well in many screw heads, other twenty screwdrivers i have ussually are not up to job at all.

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