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Probably to replace with flexi hoses!
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</blockquote>That's what I feared! But as it already has rigid pipes, if he wants to change the tap it should be a simple replacement. A lot more trouble if piping from scratch, but a much better job. Flexis are the quick and easy option, sometimes unavoidable perhaps.</div>
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How did you expect to do it if the pipes were connected at the bottom ends?
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</blockquote>I thought the nuts were screwed on i.e. had to be unscrewed to remove the pipes. Didn't think removing the pipes from the bottom ends would make a difference. Obviously not the case and they just popped right out.</div>
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I thought the nuts were screwed on i.e. had to be unscrewed to remove the pipes. Didn't think removing the pipes from the bottom ends would make a difference. Obviously not the case and they just popped right out.
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</blockquote>OK, with you <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></div>
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How do I loosen these brass nuts for the hot/cold pipes? I’ve tried all sorts but can’t get a grip of them. Tried using an adjustable spanner but there’s just no space to turn the nut.
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</blockquote>You are supposed to remove the tap to change the tails , though seems pointless unless it’s leaking .</div>
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That's what I feared! But as it already has rigid pipes, if he wants to change the tap it should be a simple replacement. A lot more trouble if piping from scratch, but a much better job. Flexis are the quick and easy option, sometimes unavoidable perhaps.
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Flexis are biggest cause of floods in properties - according to loss adjuster when mine failed!</div>
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Flexis are biggest cause of floods in properties - according to loss adjuster when mine failed!
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</blockquote>I'm not surprised</div>
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I'm not surprised
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Usually because they're kinked or there's a leak onto them, this frays and/or corrodes the woven wire surround, allowing the rubber inner to bulge out and be punctured by the sharp ends.<br />
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<div class="bbWrapper">Nerrad do a special tool but bet to remove the central nut with a deep socket attached to an extension bar and a ratchet spanner. Then pull through the tap hole with tap and remove tails. The existing tails look in good condition though.</div>
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Nerrad do a special tool but bet to remove the central nut with a deep socket attached to an extension bar and a ratchet spanner. Then pull through the tap hole with tap and remove tails. The existing tails look in good condition though.
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</blockquote>But we've established he can unscrew the pipes with the tap in place. Then, assuming he wants to remove the tap, it's much easier to get at the nut on the threaded rod. I find a box spanner is best for that.</div>
