Detailed video showing how to remove the spout or spigot from a PUR water dispenser. This is great to be able to clean or soak the spout to make sure its nice and clean! I received a few comments asking about this so here you go!
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@philb7075 ай бұрын
Videos like this is why KZfaq was created.
@koinijikoimizu6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!!! Our dispenser started growing algae and I could clean everything BUT that gasket around the spout. Now we can get this super, super clean and replace the gasket as well!
@benzynyc Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting! The instruction manual falls seriously short regarding spigot removal. When I called in to Pur, I became very frustrated with the conversation so I just watched your video and figured it out.
@margaretkb85002 жыл бұрын
thank god. i’ve been trying to get this piece clean forever. didn’t have two pen caps - but a pair of tweezers worked perfectly!
@atlasshrugged74757 ай бұрын
This vid is helpful to recall the direction the lever was in, as well as, getting the spigot out allowed me to work on getting the lever back on. The lever came off the little cylindrical 'knob' that has indentations that the lever's inside 'pin' extensions need to hook back underneath. Pushing up from the bottom was able to get the lever slid back on. Forgot the plastic spigot cover; but, was hard to fix so will not redo. It is just a minor cosmetic anyway. Will keep it if I push down too hard and the pressure causes this weak connection allows the lever to come off again. Glad the 'pins' held up. Hope others find this helpful.
@jawz24gz8121 күн бұрын
Thank you so much I wasn't sure if the spout could be taken off and clean or not you saved me $40
@ShainaDJАй бұрын
Thank you for saving our dispenser! The plastic on these things is so brittle, I've been afraid to break it with too much tinkering. Bye bye, algae!
@RobSomeKnowledgeАй бұрын
I’m glad it helped you, clean that baby up!! 🧼 💦 🧽
@MrThedrachen8 ай бұрын
You are my hero. I got one of these used at the scratch and dent store and was at wits end trying to figure out how to get it apart.
@ripmcmanus Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I used two computer repair flat screwdrivers and it worked perfectly, no cosmetic harm done.
@nickl81923 жыл бұрын
Great video! When I finally get my situation together and stop living in a tent under the highway I think I'll be using this. Until then, it's turbid storm/sewage water for me.
@MM-en2cm2 жыл бұрын
Praying for you! Has your situation gotten better?
@ronsereni Жыл бұрын
Terrific 👍 You know when you've nailed it when the company puts your video on their website!
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Wait what? No way!
@ronsereni Жыл бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge I saw your video and contacted PUR. There's supposed to be a small horseshoe device in the box that moves the clamps. They don't make it for distribution. So when you Google PUR and get their website and ask about removing that part, your video pops up!
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Haha that’s awesome! I never knew that thanks for letting me know :)
@Wabufasa6 ай бұрын
the pen caps worked excellently, two thumbs up!
@planetsuze Жыл бұрын
Thank you soooo much! There is not a darn thing in the instructions about removal!
@annharrison56097 ай бұрын
I lost the tool to remove the spigot and couldn't figure out how to open it. (Ok. Ok. I more than likely threw it away in a fit of hubris when I first got it. Who needs a tool for that? Am I right??) I almost gave up when I remembered KZfaq has everything! Thanks for this video!
@RobSomeKnowledge7 ай бұрын
Hahah that’s awesome! For sure you can find anything on KZfaq! Thanks for the comment!!!
@krazeekraftyvtmama9023 Жыл бұрын
They now come with a tool to slide in and push the clips in. It looks like a U. I bet a lot throw it away, don't do that! 😊 thank you for the video!
@alycewich44726 ай бұрын
Yeah! I thought it was trash, but fortunately I put it in a baggie just in case...
@DannyOConnor2 жыл бұрын
I did this with a shoe awl and a small Allen Wrench, I gotta' say... the pen cap method is the way to go. Thanks.
@jaydifference99313 жыл бұрын
I was just trying to clean mine and wasn’t sure how to remove the spout. Thanks!
@SoopoidShmezzle Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Your pen cap trick worked perfectly.
@TheWaterBear39 Жыл бұрын
thanks dude just got one for christmas and it didnt come with the spigot remover. appreciate your macgyverness.
@marybethkohl44102 ай бұрын
Great instructions! Any suggestions as to how to put the lever back on the spigot? Mine snapped off, but nothing appears to be broken. From searching for a solution, it looks like a common problem with the dispensers, but no instructions/ tips to fix. Mine is a 30 cup. Thank you!
@marriedtothetruthАй бұрын
Same here. I have the 30-cup dispenser and the lever came off of spigot. I’ve only had it for two weeks. According to reviews on Target this seems to be a common problem with no obvious solutions. I tried fixing it of course but nothing. It’s like impossible to put lever back on.
@CplSteve Жыл бұрын
Where can you buy a replacement pulldown tab. Or spout even. Not even the Pur website has them.
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
i don't think you can really buy that part separately, I've searched for it a few times before with no luck
@brendastolecki4755 Жыл бұрын
My PUR spigot leak. Any suggestions on how to fix that? It is squeezing past the little piece that fills the hole. It looks crooked.
@chryssoraidy983811 ай бұрын
They have a bad reputation for this. Doesn't matter if it's straight or crooked. And every time you remove it, it seems to get worse. There is a really skinny band/gasket on that section closest to the inside of the tank, and i imagine a new one would do the trick. I'll be finding out today, cuz after cleaning my spigot, everything drained out of the dispenser overnight. Off to Home Depot...
@chargerman0616 күн бұрын
Can the valve be further disassembled? For cleaning? Thanks
@pushkin4894 Жыл бұрын
It's amazing that such a product does not come with a tool. How you improvised is ingenious. Even with my tool, I think I'll use two pen caps.
@krazeekraftyvtmama9023 Жыл бұрын
They do come with a tool now. At least mine did!
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Yeah the older ones like shown on this video don’t. Do you have the blue and clear one? Or all clear? I even emailed PUR and they told me sorry this spout isn’t removable. Well I think I kinda proved them wrong 😅
@krazeekraftyvtmama9023 Жыл бұрын
@RobSomeKnowledge ours is blue and white, and you totally proved them wrong!! Haha! They should send you the new little key it comes with. It looks like the design of the dispenser has not changed whatsoever! I always wondered what we would do if we lost the little plastic key it comes with. We hung it in a baggy on the fridge with the little filter change reminder stickers.
@planetsuze Жыл бұрын
@@krazeekraftyvtmama9023 Mine did! But I needed instructions which are lacking from Pur!
@animinies951910 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video!!!
@danielauen7790 Жыл бұрын
I used a meat thermometer. any tips on cleaning the spigot though? Was thinking about maybe soaking it in some vinegar, then running alot of water through it, Got mine at goodwill, looks like theres some residue of some kind in my Spout.
@chryssoraidy983811 ай бұрын
I soaked mine in 6% acidity vinegar (i use it for a lot of things, and it's how you dissolve mineral crust without using nasty toxic stuff. I also have a small collection of bottle brushes and toothbrushes, and i had a toothbrush that had good wear to it. So i added antibacterial dish soap to the mix and scrubbed the details. If the residue is black, you have black mold. That's bad. If you have sediment, then you're filter is too old, and/or your water is being contaminated. If it's green it's algae, and if it's pink, that's from your tap water - maybe some rust. Anyway, while soaking and scrubbing sounds like a big pain, it really isn't any worse than taking a shower. It's just different.
@RobSomeKnowledge3 жыл бұрын
PUR Water Dispenser Monthly Cleaning Maintenance: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdSHqtde3MuqfIU.html How to Fix Slow Draining PUR Filter: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b5-llcSWsbWto3k.html
@myhanh24853 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial! ❤❤❤
@RichPortQueen2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! I smacked the piss outta that like button!
@jillpatterson16105 ай бұрын
PUR provides a handy little tool that can be inserted to the underside that quickly opens the 2 tabs. I'd contact Pur and just purchase it.
@RobSomeKnowledge5 ай бұрын
Trust me that has already been attempted. They said they don’t sell that part on it’s own. They even told me that my nozzle on my dispenser wasn’t removable. 😂😂😂. And it wasn’t always included as I never got one when I bought mine
@nickhaeg4015 Жыл бұрын
Two regular keys worked great
@kizzyken775711 ай бұрын
It actually comes with a special piece that to remove it. Most people don't read the directions and end up throwing it away. Me I'm most people. I read the directions after throwing away the horse shoe shaped piece of plastic meant to remove the spout
@RobSomeKnowledge11 ай бұрын
Yeah some people have told me that, but mine never came with one, even PUR customer support told me this spout isn’t removable when I emailed them seeing if I could get a tool, LOL!
@pushkin4894 Жыл бұрын
The 30 cup has a plastic tool to lock into both sides of spigot, spout but no instructions how to do it. Thanks for showing principal of the removal.
@simonlimon30984 ай бұрын
AWSOME TUTORIAL!!! WHEREB DO YOU GET THE O-RINGS AND HOW DO YOU MAKE THEN LIGHTS TURN ON?🤠
@RobSomeKnowledge4 ай бұрын
So unfortunately I don't have a source for the o-rings, as I haven't had an issue with mine leaking at all in 5 years of owning it. PUR customer service isn't very helpful with this info either. You could use any o-ring the same size, as long as it doesn't leak and is food safe. Not sure which lights you are talking about, my filter or dispenser doesn't have any lights on it.
@MNBabyMama Жыл бұрын
Great instructional video, thanks!
@matthewbeck6847 Жыл бұрын
The cheap spigot broke - presumably as it was designed to do, so they can milk more money from people. And they do not sell replacements. Big hassle. Oh well, I will install an inline filter - it won't be PUR brand though! lol
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Hey I feel ya. I definitely hate they don’t sell replacements parts. But to be fair I’ve had mine for several years now and mine is still in perfect shape.
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Also, if you want to install an inline filter that’s great! Have you tried contacting PUR with this issue? They may just send you a replacement for free, could be a spigot replacement or maybe a whole new pitcher assembly. It’s worth a shot at least!
@matthewbeck6847 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the suggestions and helpful video - thank you for being a good internet citizen, Rob! As for me, I'm just doing my duty as a big spending, easily disgruntled consumer who ain't got time for customer service departments. Big box companies, you're on notice!
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Hahah no problem! I don’t blame you at all was just putting in my experience. Planned obsolescence definitely exists and is a huge problem in a lot of industries, not only as far as consumer satisfaction, but producing a lot more waste than necessary.
@melodyze624711 ай бұрын
What about a replacement spout? The top of mine broke the handle thingy.
@RobSomeKnowledge10 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, I don't think they really sell replacement parts like the spout. At least not when I searched
@UnregulatedChaos2 ай бұрын
how should i clean in it though?
@GraceO655 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! This was so helpful
@kinalo7004Ай бұрын
They actually give you a little plastic tool specifically for this with the packaging so make sure to keep it somewhere in the kitchen and don’t toss it!
@RobSomeKnowledgeАй бұрын
Yep I have heard that in the newer models. Mine never came with one, in fact when I contacted PUR to see if I could purchase or receive a tool, customer service insisted my spout is Non-removable, what a joke.
@alexballot90711 күн бұрын
good stuff
@fredhamilton17013 жыл бұрын
Great tip to use pen caps!
@alycewich44726 ай бұрын
Cheap to buy and replace as needed even if you toss the pens!😆
@vinayakg18112 жыл бұрын
The Spout in my PUR Water Dispenser is broken. The knob basically. Would you know where I can find a replacement?
@RobSomeKnowledge2 жыл бұрын
As far as I know they don’t sell just the spout part. I searched for it before with no luck.
@vinayakg18112 жыл бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge same here. Appreciate the reply.
@ladynuyorican3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This definitely helped... it's always the little things. Much appreciated
@congruencelearning44682 жыл бұрын
Awesome and clever! thank you.
@HN-tp3dc7 ай бұрын
I used chopsticks to help get the spout out, if you don’t have pen caps
@RobSomeKnowledge7 ай бұрын
Good tip!!!
@lovestruck908 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@IamERAMOS Жыл бұрын
I have to do this because that handle just came off today. It seems to be locked in with a ball like shape that wears down over time. 😕
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Your spout handle came off? Mine is just a straight cylinder not a ball shape. Did you find a replacement spout or what’s your plan with that?
@IamERAMOS Жыл бұрын
@Rob Some Knowledge I'm not 100% sure. I bought the kit and it had a tool to remove it entirely and replace the spout of need be since it had a battery detector in it... but I can't find any replacement spouts to buy. :/
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Yeah I haven’t been able to find any. I believe the tool is just to be able to remove for cleaning they don’t offer a replacement part.
@IamERAMOS Жыл бұрын
@Rob Some Knowledge now I have to empty the container once it's filtered. Cause the ball that you wedge the handle on is gone. Simply vanished into the 5th dimension.
@jamesgreen9239 Жыл бұрын
mine came with a tool too, BUT! there is no marking or separate bag to say,"SAVE", so it went to the recycle with the box, then I found in the manual it says to use it to remove the spigot;-(
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Dang I’ve heard this a few times now, never got one with mine lol
@donnamoongoddess927 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks!
@priteshjain9695 Жыл бұрын
How to fix the white part of dispenser?
@mojstv20773 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@_thefunnyman_ Жыл бұрын
How do you clean these properly?
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Best way would be a solution of hot water, vinegar, and dish soap, soak and wash, run a flexible bottle brush through the nozzle, rinse thoroughly to completely remove any vinegar, then dry and re-install
@_thefunnyman_ Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it, thank you. I haven't checked it for a while and some brownish gunk was building up there and I had no idea@@RobSomeKnowledge
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
@@_thefunnyman_ No problem! Yeah definitely don't wanna be drinking that, I try to break mine down and clean it every 3-6 months at a minimum.
@aaronvanzile3824 Жыл бұрын
Really really really great hack thanks
@jeffspencer68043 жыл бұрын
Anymore news on utorrent update speed up video thanks again
@jl7619 Жыл бұрын
Anyone know where you can buy a replacement spout / spigot for this water dispenser? Mine started leaking recently and PUR doesn't seem to have them on their website
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Not that I know, but I would try just replacing the o-ring on it first. I don’t know of any direct replacement part for the oring but if you measure and just order some o-ring the same size that is food safe
@fleetadmiralj Жыл бұрын
This would be useful to know too. Mine leaks when it has too much water so I think it is some sort of water pressure issue
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Hmmm weird. Do you have the exact model as me? Clear pitcher with blue upper portion, or do you have the all clear one?
@fleetadmiralj Жыл бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge yes, clear bottom, blue top, 30 cup total
@chryssoraidy983811 ай бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge that's where i'm at with this. The pen caps didn't work (too rubbery), so i used mini screwdrivers. Then i cleaned it and the little leak from the first time i cleaned ages go has turned into a flood. I was looking at that o-ring and telling myself to get one, but put it back in - silly me. Glad i checked this before heading to the hardware store - didn't think about food grade! Also, if you look at reviews for the product, virtually all complaints are about how it leaks. And if you clean the spigot, it'll get worse. Damn shame such a good filter and such a huge company, and they can't make decent spigots or offer replacements. But then they wouldn't make as much money, would they? (While the landfills overflow with plastic)
@gardenman3 Жыл бұрын
My spout broke. Anyone know where i can get another one?
@martin1976 Жыл бұрын
Where can you get a replacement spigot? My daughter keeps on breaking the pull down lever!!!😢
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
I haven't been able to find any replacements for sale, unfortunately
@chryssoraidy983811 ай бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge I called the manufacturer. (Why don't more people do that? lol) They said they sell no spare parts. They don't even offer the tool separately. He suggested going to a thrift shop or online and looking for one that fits the same hole. As if some 3rd party spigot would clip in and be the exact same dimensions. eyeroll.
@RobSomeKnowledge11 ай бұрын
Lol I feel ya, the customer service is pretty incompetent to be honest. I also got a hold of them and the person I talked to told me, that this spout is non removable. I told them to look up my video lol, they went silent. @@chryssoraidy9838
@spirahsass10 ай бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledgethe spouts are cheaply made. I’ve never had one last much longer than 2 years of heavy usage. Usually less. PUR doesn’t sel replacements. AFAIK no one is making replacements. PUR claims there is only a 3 month warranty on these … so this pitcher only built to last 1.5 filters 😂
@rushiraiyani82536 ай бұрын
You are not alone. These tabs are placed on a very delicate lever. I broke two spigots in six months. I am never buying this PUR model again ever.
@PretendFarmerGirl Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@GrnZzzzzz Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know where we can buy those spouts(faucets) since mine broke?
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Try to call or email PUR directly. I’ve looked for these before and can’t find any for sale.
@epic882 жыл бұрын
I can't get it
@danielrosing7064 Жыл бұрын
Mine came with a spigot removal tool , plastic doo hicky thing wokrs good
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Really? This same dispenser or something similar or different brand? I got mine brand new and it didn’t come with that :(
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Ahhh good to know, thanks for the info!
@Listen2me400 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@zeeeboss58113 жыл бұрын
Whole video is about 2 clips
@VaniDoddavaramАй бұрын
Can I get replacement tap
@RobSomeKnowledgeАй бұрын
I havent been able to find any that fit this
@thealmightychicos Жыл бұрын
How do you clean the spout. The other videos just show how to take it apart not clean
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
With soap and water, maybe a flexible nylon brush to go down the spout
@mauriliogilolvera7003 ай бұрын
How can I put the water faucet back 😑😭😭😭
@RobSomeKnowledge3 ай бұрын
You just push it back in until the clips click into place
@chrismoss904811 ай бұрын
It comes with a plastic tool for that lol
@chryssoraidy983811 ай бұрын
most people throw it out because there is zero information as to what it's for. I found one in my landlady's junk drawer and cut it to use it for something else - had no idea that's what it was.
@CX-km2xn Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. It’s spigot though, not “spicket”.
@3ngi_n33r Жыл бұрын
There was a clear plastic piece in the box that seems to be just for this purpose. Jic
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Yeah I have heard that from a few people now. Unfortunately mine didn’t come with this piece so I had to improvise
@3ngi_n33r Жыл бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge i wouldn’t have figured it out had i not watched your video so thanks. But now im trying to figure out how its leaking water. It only leaks when its in the fridge. Have any issues like that? Its def not coming from the spigot.
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
@@3ngi_n33r I haven’t had any issues since I got it really. If it’s not coming from the spigot the only other thing it could really come from would be some small hole in the pitcher itself. Is it actually leaking or are you just seeing the condensation left behind? As you said it only happens when it’s in the fridge.
@3ngi_n33r Жыл бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge it seems like condensation but its alot. I leave it on the counter overnight and nothing. Put it in the fridge theres water everywhere the next morning. Condensating out of the lid maybe? I might need to just exchange it.
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
@@3ngi_n33r hmmm yeah that sounds really weird and haven’t experienced it myself. I would probably go that route and try to exchange it or reach out to PUR and see if they have any solution or experience with that issue.
@mcmiscellaneous4706 Жыл бұрын
Does anyone else’s leak? Every time I open my fridge, there’s a puddle of water from this…
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
That's weird, I just got a comment saying the same thing a few days ago. But before that, haven't heard this once. The other guy said it leaks in the fridge, but if he leaves it out on the counter it doesn't leak. You should try this and let me know your results
@mcmiscellaneous4706 Жыл бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge That’s interesting… I’ll give it a try. I also make sure the fridge door doesn’t hit it, so it truly baffles me. I’ll try the counter!
@karennardi2578 Жыл бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge I have the same container as you (though all clear) and whenever I would fill the reservoir to the very top and put it back in the fridge, it would majorly leak. I would come back to the fridge an hour later and find a puddle on the floor in front of it and inside water everywhere. Water filled in the side compartments of the door, in the crisper, etc. - it was a nightmare! I thought it was damaged due to this amount of leaking, Then I realized that the clear heavy-duty acrylic "hood" for the butter compartment at the top of the interior door panel was protruding into the top shelf where I had the PUR container was and making contact at exactly the point where the spout was. I removed that plastic hood which cleared almost two inches and have not had a problem since. Relief! Btw, excellent video - great instruction, video quality, and camera zoom ins. Thanks!
@Reege446 ай бұрын
Video is 4 minutes longer than it needs to be.
@RobSomeKnowledge6 ай бұрын
Nah there’s actually a part 2 coming out
@Reege446 ай бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge ok, i laughed.
@ghostygirla Жыл бұрын
This is too much work to pull out some nozel ;((
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Then don't do it, and drink some yummy pink slime that will accumulate over time with the absence of cleaning
@ghostygirla Жыл бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge There's no need for your snarkiness. I've already done it and it was alot of work to get it out. Maybe try using an easier tool?
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
@@ghostygirla No one is being snarky, it literally takes a minute or two, and if you think this is too much work, I feel sorry for your future. Dont be a lazy ass
@ghostygirla Жыл бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge Reread what I just said now....now keep reading until you process what I just said.
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
LOL! You sound very young and unexperienced, again if this was "a lot of work" for you, you have a lot of the world to experience still young grasshopper
@aaronwism Жыл бұрын
Just use the the plastic tool that comes with it. The end . Everyone owes me 5 minutes of their life now😂😂😂😅😊
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
Breaking news: They don't all come with the tool, I didn't recieve one, and neither did many other people, which is why I made the video
@FaxxHub Жыл бұрын
Yeah mine didn't come with one, ya doofus, now you owe me the time I wasted reading your comment
@chryssoraidy983811 ай бұрын
IOU nothing. They don't supply them anymore. Haven't for a long time.
@WatchOurLife Жыл бұрын
Mine has been leaking has anyone had this problem?
@RobSomeKnowledge Жыл бұрын
You probably need to replace the rubber gasket ring on the spout then
@michaelsison5097 Жыл бұрын
@@RobSomeKnowledge do you know where to buy that gasket ring? Mine is also leaking.
@ralphmarquez95488 ай бұрын
It comes with a tool in the box
@RobSomeKnowledge8 ай бұрын
Obviously they all don't.... lol why do you think I made the video and didn't show the tool?