Unable to retrieve tap hose

[adam byrne]

Hi everyone, I have one of those taps that have a pull out hose and extend to rinse your dishes etc... anyway, being the idiot that I am, I unscrewed the head to give it a clean. The hose went back up into the tap about an inch or two, and I cannot for the life of me retrieve it. I've tried pushing the hose up from the other end (under the sink), but this doesn't work (think trying to perform with brewers droop). Do I have to dismantle the whole thing (ie: call someone lol) or is there a trick I'm missing? Thanks

 

[rpm]

Take the weigth underneath off and try again.

 

[adam byrne]

Take the weigth underneath off and try again.

Hi, thanks for the reply. The weight isn't an issue, as my friend held the weight while I tried to push the hose back up. I will try to push the hose up again, but it's just kind of floppy and doesn't make the other end extend at all.

 

[Ben-gee]

Can you push a bit of wire down from above then attach to hose and pull it back?

I’m thinking the earth from a bit of 1mm cable , stiff/flexible enough.

 

[adam byrne]

Can you push a bit of wire down from above then attach to hose and pull it back?

I’m thinking the earth from a bit of 1mm cable , stiff/flexible enough.

Don't think that's possible, but I'll take a look. Thanks

 

[Basher]

Has anybody you know got a pair of needle nose pliers?
or is the tap too curved to reach the end of the hose that's up the spout?!

 

[Ben-gee]

Tried a vacuum?

Need to make a good seal with a damp cloth

 

[adam byrne]

Has anybody you know got a pair of needle nose pliers?
or is the tap too curved to reach the end of the hose that's up the spout?!

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I looked into the tap, but I can't see where this would get any grip. Thanks for the reply
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I think I will call the guy who fitted the tap (think I found him on here) to come and look at it. I need a new toilet in the bathroom anyway. Thank you all for the replies. You guys are always so helpful.