Swap a worn pull-out kitchen tap hose yourself by isolating the water, disconnecting the old hose, and fitting the replacement.
KT-01Clear the cupboard and isolate the waterEmpty the cupboard under the sink so you have room to work. Turn off the water at the isolating valves under the sink, or at the mains stopcock if there are none fitted. Open the tap fully to release pressure and run it until it stops dripping.
1 each · Old towel or cloth KT-02Trace the hose and take a reference photoFollow the pull-out hose from the tap head down through the tap body to where it connects under the sink, usually near a weight or retaining clip. Take a photo of the connections before touching anything, so you can put everything back the same way. Note which hose is hot and which is cold if your tap has two supply pipes.
KT-03Remove the weight and disconnect the hoseSlide the counterweight or retaining clip off the old hose, usually a rubber-coated slider held by a small screw or spring clip. Undo the connector joining the pull-out hose to the flexible supply pipe using an adjustable spanner. Keep a cloth under the joint to catch any residual water.
1 each · Adjustable spanner KT-04Pull the old hose out through the tap bodyUnscrew or unclip the connector at the top of the hose, where it fits into the underside of the tap head. Pull the whole hose down and out through the tap body from underneath the sink. Wipe out the tap body and check the rubber grommet for grit or limescale.
KT-05Fit the new hose through the tapFeed the new hose up through the tap body from underneath until the top connector clicks or screws into the tap head. Follow the kit's fitting instructions, as some push-fit types simply click home while others need a small screw or bayonet twist. Refit the weight or retaining clip at the same position as before, a few centimetres above the U-bend.
1 each · Replacement pull-out tap hose kit KT-06Reconnect the hose to the water supplyScrew the new hose's connector onto the tap's flexible supply pipe by hand, then tighten a further half-turn with an adjustable spanner. Don't overtighten, as this can crack the fitting. Wrap the thread with 2-3 turns of PTFE tape first if there's no built-in rubber washer.
KT-07Turn the water back on and check for leaksTurn the isolating valves back on slowly, or the stopcock if you used that. Run the tap for a minute and check every joint you touched underneath for drips. Pull the spray head fully out and let it retract a few times to check the hose runs smoothly and the weight sits correctly.
KT-08Tidy up and recheckDry out the cupboard and put your things back. Bag up the old hose for disposal. Check under the sink again after 24 hours, as small leaks sometimes only show up once the joints have settled.
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