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By *ureTemptation OP   Woman
over a year ago

Off the grid

We're trying to change the taps on a small basin. We bought a basin wrench but it was too big and we couldn't find a smaller one. There was an adjustable thingy but the space up underneath the tap is so small it wouldn't fit round it?

What tool do we need?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When changing a basin tap I undo the conex nut on the pipe then twist the tap while holding the retaining nut under the basin. To fit a new tap do in reverse but put some plumbers mate (putty) around the Base of the new tap. If you would rather use the wrench one side is 3/4" and the other is 1/2".

3/4" for bath taps

1/2" for basin taps

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Monument pro basin wrench does just about everything a plumber needs to do you can't go wrong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Everything you need to know is available on Youtube......and there are some plumbers on here, im sure would lick your fanny whilst they are under the sink........ thus proving men can multitask.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's just an awkward job when you can't get unfder their. Turning the tap is sound advice above. and a good grip. Towels behind to protect your wall or tiles. And a wrench.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Everything you need to know is available on Youtube......and there are some plumbers on here, im sure would lick your fanny whilst they are under the sink........ thus proving men can multitask. "

I cannot lick fanny while under a sink. I'm a plumber not a lizard!!!

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire


"It's just an awkward job ... Towels behind to protect your wall or tiles. And a wench. "

Are we still talking plumbing?

I need a wench too

Mr ddc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's just an awkward job ... Towels behind to protect your wall or tiles. And a wench.

Are we still talking plumbing?

I need a wench too

Mr ddc"

That's just all part of the service.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use box spanners. Simples

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I was a plumber my hammer was my favourite tool

This is why I'm not a plumber anyone more

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By *indandfireCouple
over a year ago

ashbourne

We're both plumbers and sometimes on events do dozens of these in a day. We find that you require very small hands with a grip like iron, wrists which helpfully dislocate painlessly but still function....and a large swear box.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You managed to sort it? Im a plumber and if local can come help?

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By *ureTemptation OP   Woman
over a year ago

Off the grid

Husband says it's too tight a fit!

The problem is there is so little space underneath around the tap that any tool we've tried doesn't fit.

Gonna have a look and see what's available on Screwfix.

Wish us luck.

(Why does this all sound like a euphemism? Promise it's not.)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe take the basin off the wall? Fit the tap then reinstall it?

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By *ureTemptation OP   Woman
over a year ago

Off the grid

Oooooo that's an idea. I'll see if that works.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe take the basin off the wall? Fit the tap then reinstall it? "

WTF....thats like taking a car engine out to fit a headlight bulb

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe take the basin off the wall? Fit the tap then reinstall it?

WTF....thats like taking a car engine out to fit a headlight bulb "

Well to change the starter motor on a Vivaro van you have to

to the wheel off

remove the inner wing

remove the exhaust and cat

And that's just to see the starter motor

Sometimes what seem like the stupidest things to do are sometimes the simplest

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe take the basin off the wall? Fit the tap then reinstall it?

WTF....thats like taking a car engine out to fit a headlight bulb "

Yeh apart from a basin and car engine are two different things mate lol are you a plumber?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe take the basin off the wall? Fit the tap then reinstall it?

WTF....thats like taking a car engine out to fit a headlight bulb

Well to change the starter motor on a Vivaro van you have to

to the wheel off

remove the inner wing

remove the exhaust and cat

And that's just to see the starter motor

Sometimes what seem like the stupidest things to do are sometimes the simplest"

Point taken..........but its a fucking Tap!!!! ......there are tap spanners and its a 5 minute job....baths are harder to do though.....you just need the right tools.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Oooooo that's an idea. I'll see if that works."

Turn off hot and cold supply by isolation valve under your basin...disconnect the hot and cold pipework also your waste.....undo both nuts holding the basin back to the wall and just pull away from the wall!

You might have it siliconed in and will have to slice some of the silicone away for it to become loose

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe take the basin off the wall? Fit the tap then reinstall it?

WTF....thats like taking a car engine out to fit a headlight bulb "

Ooohh sorry love, it's much more difficult than I thought ....,. *charging by the hour.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe take the basin off the wall? Fit the tap then reinstall it?

WTF....thats like taking a car engine out to fit a headlight bulb

Yeh apart from a basin and car engine are two different things mate lol are you a plumber? "

Im a competant plumber yes. and i have tube spanners, tap spanners, adjstable grips which is the fastest way to remove the taps simply and quickly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe take the basin off the wall? Fit the tap then reinstall it?

WTF....thats like taking a car engine out to fit a headlight bulb

Yeh apart from a basin and car engine are two different things mate lol are you a plumber? "

Yes and to take the basin off is a bit of silicone and 2 screws. If the basin is solid enough you could always remove the pedestal. Changed a set of taps this morning. 20 mins £60. The joys of being a plumber

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Oooooo that's an idea. I'll see if that works.

Turn off hot and cold supply by isolation valve under your basin...disconnect the hot and cold pipework also your waste.....undo both nuts holding the basin back to the wall and just pull away from the wall!

You might have it siliconed in and will have to slice some of the silicone away for it to become loose "

This is not the way.....it might have a pedastal and screwed to the floor also ...this is overkill!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Box spanner!

I fit bathrooms for a living. There's no need to take the sink off.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am an actual plumber ...

Theres hundreds of tools to do that job ... the best is what is called a lambda sensor socket but they are a mechanics tool.

I think like most have mentioned here your best bet is with a box spanner or a tap spanner cheap and easy to get hold of but unfortunately the job is and always will be a bit of a barsteward when the basin is still on the wall .

Pm me if you neeed help

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe take the basin off the wall? Fit the tap then reinstall it?

WTF....thats like taking a car engine out to fit a headlight bulb

Well to change the starter motor on a Vivaro van you have to

to the wheel off

remove the inner wing

remove the exhaust and cat

No you dont ..... I thought this not long ago but if you remove the lower rad mount bar with the 4 bolts eitherside the rad will move enough to get your arm up and unbolt it ...

I've just done it

And that's just to see the starter motor

Sometimes what seem like the stupidest things to do are sometimes the simplest

Point taken..........but its a fucking Tap!!!! ......there are tap spanners and its a 5 minute job....baths are harder to do though.....you just need the right tools. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Badly corroded taps can be removed with a hammer.

Tap all round it until the tap is free of the sink. Place tap in trugg with all the others for the Christmas scrap cash in.

Fit new sink and taps.

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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago

not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds)


"Maybe take the basin off the wall? Fit the tap then reinstall it? "

Seems sensible to me, if it's not easy to do in situ ... Make it more accessible.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We're trying to change the taps on a small basin. We bought a basin wrench but it was too big and we couldn't find a smaller one. There was an adjustable thingy but the space up underneath the tap is so small it wouldn't fit round it?

What tool do we need?"

Posted 4hrs ago. It should be done by now. My tools packed up. And if I've been flirting enough, we should now be in your bedroom

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hey OP,

Once you have fitted the taps dont forget to buy a Vauxhall vivaro and remove and change the starting motor.....it will pass the time until your next meet...... and be so much FUN !!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Box spanner - 1/2" on one end 3/4" on the other

Plumb Center

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Maybe take the basin off the wall? Fit the tap then reinstall it?

WTF....thats like taking a car engine out to fit a headlight bulb "

Yeah I agree ...

xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a very simple procedure, all you need to do is lightly lubricate the shaft of the tap, then you'll need to get a flange sprocket and attach it to the foofoo valve.

Loosen foofoo valve with flange sprocket whilst pulling on the shaft, It helps if you pout at this point.

Now get a fanny clip and attach it to the foofoo valve, release flange sprocket and bingo the things off!!

Don't thank me

Pete the Pervy Plumber

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SSIjeqR64uA

.

Copy and paste link above into your web browser

watch it

attempt to do yourself

have a plumbers fone number just in case

...

xx

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