Need to replace my old and unsightly bath taps for new ones. Its the first time I've attempted anything of this nature and am well aware of the forfiet for a failed attempt ie water all over the place. Any one give me any sound adivce before I commit meself.
Old Taps need replacing.........so here we go
- Thread starter ronin
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turn water off open bath taps, then open kitchen sink taps this will drain down for you. put in new washers when re connecting water pipes.
Four main points:
1. Work out to get control of the water. If you have a valve that's seized or not fully shutting off, start by replacing that valve with a new one of good quality.
2. Ensure that you understand the nature of the existing supplies to your existing taps, in terms of how much pressure is available. Only buy taps that are compatible with that pressure, or you may be disappointed with the flow rate of the new ones.
3. If you've never done any plumbing before, read up on the forum about the project you're about to undertake.
4. Keep it simple.
1. Work out to get control of the water. If you have a valve that's seized or not fully shutting off, start by replacing that valve with a new one of good quality.
2. Ensure that you understand the nature of the existing supplies to your existing taps, in terms of how much pressure is available. Only buy taps that are compatible with that pressure, or you may be disappointed with the flow rate of the new ones.
3. If you've never done any plumbing before, read up on the forum about the project you're about to undertake.
4. Keep it simple.
N
namsag
Fifth point..Grow a third hand and break your arms in several places so they can fit into the most inaccessible places. 
Good point namsag.
One of these is Quite A Useful Thing for bathtaps too:
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=6649&MAN=Monument-323f-Tap-Back-Nut-Box-Spanner
One of these is Quite A Useful Thing for bathtaps too:
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=6649&MAN=Monument-323f-Tap-Back-Nut-Box-Spanner
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