How to remove tap handle - no screw

This is how to remove a tap handle when there is no screw or cap . Most people don't know how to remove this style of taps and unless someone shows you how to do it there's no way you will figure it out. This is apparently for anti vandal purposes, however it ends up causing the average home owner or diy person a lot of headache. Rather than simply replacing a washer to fix a leaking tap, most end up having to call a plumber. NOT anymore. For more DIY and how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE.
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[@chrisboyadjian]

Agreed Bill; not the easiest taps to remove. Another great video, simple but fiddly fix. Great results as always. 👍

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@robwilliams1870]

They’re called anti-vandal taps. Supposed to discourage people from knicking tap handles. Believe it or not people steal tap handles from rental properties and hotel rooms all the time. I find the tool sometimes won’t undo the little threaded nut if it’s been loctight into place. If you open the tap fully before undoing the cover assembly there’s enough clearance to get channel grips onto the spindle to undo it, even if the hex part is behind the tile.

[@shirleyhenriksen2026]

Your right a very stupid design. I have two things, a tap spanner and the tube spanners. Thank goodness I don’t have those taps. Thanks once again Bill for your great DIY.

[@billshowto]

Lol 👍👍

[@geoffreykeane4072]

I have these things in my house. Also they have a conical spindle cover that is impossible to grip with any tool.

[@michaelvarekamp7861]

I have these exact taps. The tool I bought just slight does not lock in so cant remove. Luckily after watching your vid I realised i could actually access the tap to change the washer.

[@Skobeloff...]

I recently replaced our bath taps, the previous ones had been on there for about 20 years, ugly plastic things with the push in cap and nut behind the cap, with a spring in the base. When I replaced the taps I soon realised that the breecher piece (pipework) had originally been installed very badly and the fittings were on an angle. The new taps lack of spring meant the shrouds were unable to adjust to the angle, leaving gaps between them and the wall, which I had to fill with clear silicone. The alternative (as far as I know) would be to remove the tiles and plasterboard, get a plumber in to do the plumbing properly, then resheet, retile, and repaint the wall... sometimes the old things were just better.

[@Melbournewelder]

Thank you Bill.

[@TheHappyKamper]

Awesome work, very well explained and demonstrated. I have a similar tap in my bathroom that's been loose for a while, and I had no idea how to remove it. I only worked out how to unscrew that large part that holds the backing onto the wall. Unfortunately it seemed the tap is so short, it wouldn't unscrew far enough to get a spanner in there, so would need that stupid speciality tool. Cheers for linking to one!

[@user-wo7rr6rv8d]

Omg thank you so much for this tutorial!!! I had no idea what to do with this kind of tap. You just saved me a crazy plumbing bill ❤😅

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@joseirizarry8256]

Thanks Bill, excellent video and explanation, blessings. 😉👍

[@Stevej2013]

Love it Bill. I had to replace some of those taps, and I had to grind them off. Bloody things. Now i like that little tool you used.

[@billshowto]

Lol I have done that before too👍👍👍

[@Stevej2013]

@@billshowto where did you get that little spanner thing from please?

[@billshowto]

@@Stevej2013bunnings sell them 👍

[@mrmun4668]

I Had to hacksaw the spindle off a couple weeks ago aswell, agreed worst design ever!. it was easier to do this and replace with a non vandal proof tap set. Thanks @Billshowto !

[@KateLate____]

Hey everyone - you don't always need this tool! I already had a plumber change my washer, but after he left the tap handle fell off a week later. I didn't want to call back if not necessary. I was able to reattach the tap handle using tweezers, just wedging one prong in the gap and twisting it. My tap handle is on firmly now. Cool! This might not be so easy for removing taps if they're firmly attached. Let's see how long this lasts!

[@mickfalvey6045]

Cheers Bill👍👏👏

[@Mick_Au]

Thanks Bill would have never know would have resulted in a lot of swearing 😂😂 Cheers mate

[@deebee3901]

Love your content brother! Keep them coming. My understanding is those handles were designed to stop people stealing them in commercial settings.

[@billshowto]

Lol, I am sure the intention was good however I’m sure a thief would come prepared with tools for the job.

[@cakeman8406]

Well done Bill 👏 👏 👏 proud of u.

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@RichL_WA]

Cheers dude 👍🏻

[@milamf1529]

Your videos are very helpful. I get the tool but the screw won’t budge at all - can’t get a grip, just keeps slipping out of the holes 😒

[@Haywoodjablomie100]

Thanks Bill handy to know, some of the nonsense plumbing designs in my houses mixer taps, toilet cistern, hot water heater, solar hot water connectors etc you have to wonder what the heck were they thinking.

[@user-sz3nn2lb6u]

thank you! do you know where i can buy this special little tool?

[@TheRealMrCods]

Great video and I hope I never see those taps again. 🤣

[@billshowto]

You and me both👍

[@debbiebailey258]

Where can i purchase a tap spanner tool like tte one in the video? The store in out area doesn't have one, nor can i find it on Amazon. I live in California, USA.

[@timh4790]

Those taps might make sense in a rental property but otherwise yeah couldn't agree more...nightmare

[@billshowto]

Lol I still can’t work out what or who exactly they are intended for?

[@Skobeloff...]

Tenants need to be able to change washers, if they cannot get the tap handles off, then they will have to get the landlord to pay a plumber to do it. It would not be the tenants fault that such daft taps were installed.

[@donna2676]

Can you get the tap handle tool from Bunnings? Great video by the way, ive learnt alot from your channel. 😊

[@billshowto]

Sure can👍

[@dannyryan6411]

Looks like it was designed for a gaol facility 😂

[@billshowto]

Lol

[@sal7501]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@lighthunter1980]

Life saver 🛟😄

[@Harry_Bl44346]

Ahhhhhhhhh

[@Skobeloff...]

Every part of that design looks like complete rubbish.

[@NickPenlee]

As has been mentioned on numerous occasions the design of these taps is atrocious. The answer is to choose a different, user-friendly model, that allows easy access to the spindle. If we collectively boycott certain tap designs then manufacturers may eventually notice falling sales! I think i'd have permanently changed the taps in the video for a better brand so as to alleviate future hassles; washers don't seem to last too long these days!

[@julianb3334]

Not wrong bill. So many moronic designers out there