How to Remove and Replace a Kitchen Tap

What should you do before removing an old tap?

• Turn off the water supply

• Remove the sink

• Call a plumber

• Turn on the water supply

What tool is suggested for undoing the nut that holds the tap to the basin?

• Screwdriver

• Hammer

• Pliers

• Box spanner

What should you place under the sink to catch any drips?

• A bowl

• A sponge

• A bucket

• A towel

What should you wrap around the thread on the pipe before screwing on the nut?

• Electrical tape

• Masking tape

• PTFE tape

• Duct tape

What is the purpose of the plastic seal?

• To prevent rust

• To create a watertight bond

• To make the tap look nice

• To hold the tap in place

What should you do if water seeps out of the threading on the pipe?

• Tighten the unit or add more PTFE tape

• Replace the tap

• Call a plumber

• Turn off the water supply

What might happen when you first turn on your new tap?

• It will not work

• It will leak

• It will gurgle a bit

• It will be noisy

What should you do to get easy access to the sink cabinet?

• Turn off the water supply

• Call a plumber

• Remove the doors

• Remove the sink