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    Installing bath shower mixer taps

    That's a good point. I can get the pipes out of the way I think but the length of the tap underside may be too much to put this over it. Perhaps what I suggested may be a safer option?
  2. M

    Installing bath shower mixer taps

    Thanks, I'll try this tomorrow.
  3. M

    Installing bath shower mixer taps

    Thanks for the tip. Would it be better than one of these? http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/handtools-storage-workwear/handtools/plumbing-tools/plumbing_wrenches/Rothenberg-Crowfoot-Basin-Wrench-1-2-3-4-Inch-11247943?skuId=11758648
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    Installing bath shower mixer taps

    I am using a telescopic plumbing wrench but it is not really gripping/slipping. I agree it could be solid plumbers mait. Is there anything that dissolves plumbers mait or that can help with it, like wd40 loosens things.( I have tried wd40 already). Thanks
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    Installing bath shower mixer taps

    I agree i need a plumber for the stopcock, but i can shut the water off to the taps via a shut off valve in the bathroom cupboard so they should be separate issues? Thanks
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    Installing bath shower mixer taps

    Help needed please. I'm replacing 30 year old taps in a cast iron bath and installing new a new set of bath shower mixer taps. I cannot shift the top nut on the old taps to,take them off. It appears there is no washer in place, and it has possibly been tack soldered,in place. I can...
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