In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
The Medway Handyman wrote:

Roger Mills wrote:
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
John wrote:


Why recommend an "Adjustable" when a proper ring spanner would be
far better. An engineer wouldn't use an adjustable so why do people
use them for plumbing tasks when there is a perfectly good hexagon??

A sharp whack on the spanner (in the right direction) would probably
get it moving.

I totally agree!

Also, unless I'm mistaken, the picture of the tap - still with its
operating lever in place on the other side - suggests to me that it's
a quarter-turn tap with a ceramic cartridge inside, rather than a
multi-turn tap with a conventional washer. If I'm right, the OP will
need a new cartridge - not a new washer.

Disagree about the spanner, agree about the cartridge.

I agree that different taps may require different spanner sizes - but I
would have expected a 'Handyman' to have a full set of ring spanners - I
certainly have for DIY/car maintenance use.

The thing about a ring spanner is that it's far less likely to slip - and
mangle the corners - than an adjustable is - specially when you need to hit
it with a hammer.
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Cheers,
Roger
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