HOW TO TIGHTEN NUT UNDER SINK TAP
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Get a decent set of box spanners, not just a couple; full set, many different sizes of nut used.
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dextrous
Too big or too small?
the set had 9mm 11mm 13mm 15mm i think i need a 10mm,but i need a spanner that will fit under the nut and through the screw,similar to a spark plug remover
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dextrous
Huh?
i think the OP means a socket wont fit cause the threaded screw passes through the bolt stopping the socket reaching the nut, i use a spanner fitted onto the nut at an angle, it is a bit fiddly as you cant turn the spanner much but a little patience gets you there
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dextrous
Bit odd if that's the case since the shaft of the box spanner will be nearly as wide or wider than the hexagonal head of the nut that goes over the threaded rod. But if it is true, then shorten the threaded screw with a hacksaw.
you will never get in with a hacksaw once the threaded bar is fitted into the tap, it would need to be done before the tap was fitted, suppose i am thinking of socket rather than box key, as long as box key is longer than threaded rod it should be easy peasy so i dont know why the OP cant tighten it
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dextrous
you will never get in with a hacksaw once the threaded bar is fitted into the tap, it would need to be done before the tap was fitted, suppose i am thinking of socket rather than box key, as long as box key is longer than threaded rod it should be easy peasy so i dont know why the OP cant tighten it
As you know, a lot of these threaded rods have a flat screwdriver socket at one end, which means that it may still possible to extract and replace it. In any case the tap isn't fitted so there should be room to withdraw it (especially if flexis have been used). Finally, the threaded rod doesn't have to be done up tight, the tension of the nut will hold it well and truly firm.
But, having said that, I, like you, am confused why the box spanner won't work, since I have a set of the ones the op has bought and have yet to come a cropper with them.
Agreed with Dextrous, and in any case if you can't tighten the nut there's no point in connecting the flexi's or otherwise. It seems it is a case of 'it's too hard mommy'. If you can't do it with an adjustable spanner then you don't deserve to use the correct box spanner.
get a plumber, as long as you tell him "it's only a little job" he will be delighted to do it for you for very little pay as it's so easy for him to do. Heck he might even pay you it's such fun.
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Goldberg
Send me a private message with your address in and I'll post you a 10mm box spanner on loan.
you got a decent core drill you could lend me?
G
Goldberg
I have most sizes - which one do you need?
Or did you mean the drill itself? If so, then I don't lend them out.
got anything like this??
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