How to remove bathtub tap?

You may need a tap extender as the new tap's tail is shorter than old cross head taps.

The left tap look like 15mm copper pipe and 22mm or 3/4inch imp copper pipe on right.

Left tap look easy but right tap a pain to get due to copper overflow.

Daniel.
 
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Managed to cut the pipe, but can't get that backnut off.. super glued!!. Will get the box spanner tomorrow and wrestle again.
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Can I suggest you do the hardest to reach one first so if you have to abort the mission you aren't left with a non-usable bath
 
so if you have to abort the mission you aren't left with a non-usable bath
I have removed the overflow pipe but have to put it back due to incomplete mission. We try it again today with the box spanner.

Now a problem with the drain pipe, some part of the teeth is broken, now got to get the drain pipe as well and can't use the bathtub. :(
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Is it OK to cut where the red doted lines is for the flexible connector?
 
.... when i removed the overflow pipe and the drain, the thread of the tees broke... and can't release the drain which attached to the tub (as shown pictures) Where can i get that copper tees tried the PVC but it get too low to the floor. What best way to release this glued drain so i could replace with new drain waste.
 

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If that bath waste backnut won't budge, I'd cut it through with an angle grinder or even a hacksaw if you can get in.
John :)
 

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