Removing Kitchen Tap Handle with Grub Screw

 

Tools Needed: Usually 2mm or 2.5mm Allen key

You don’t need to turn off the water to remove just the handle. But if you’re removing the valve, make sure to turn it off!

1. Locate Grub Screw: This is usually underneath the handle.
2. Choose Right Size Key: Match Allen key to grub screw. Usually a Kitchen Tap Handle Grub Screw is 2mm or 2.5mm. You need the correct size Allen Key because if you attempt to remove with wrong size key and round off your screw then you might not be able to remove or re-insert, resulting in having to replace the entire handle.
3. Loosen Screw: Turn counter-clockwise (anti-clockwise) to loosen. Its’s also a good idea to have a cloth or kitchen towel underneath the handle to catch the screw if it falls out as these are tiny !
4. Remove Handle: Gently pull away or wiggle if stuck.
5. Clean and Reassemble: Inspect for wear, reassemble securely.

You can purchase replacement parts here

2mm Grub Screw

2.5mm Grub Screw

2mm Allen Key

2.5mm Allen key

If you are removing the grub screw to access your valve / diverter cartridge, we sell genuine replacement ceramic disc valves, diverter cartridges (mains cold / filtered cold) and compression valves here.

Here you will find our genuine replacement Kitchen Tap Handles.

If you need any assistance, simply contact us. Please include a picture of your Tap.