DIYbanter - View Single Post

The Medway Handyman

wrote:
SNIP

You can also get box spanners which are for tightening tap back nuts
but you can only use them when the supply pipe isn't fitted although
if you are handy I suppose you could cut a slot out of one side to
allow the pipe to fit through.

I've got a set of those, but as you say the supply pipe has to be removed &
often there isn't enough room to move it aside so the box spanner can go on
the nut.

The one I have fits both bath and basin backnuts .I found it easier to
use than the other adjustable one I have especially when doing the
bath ones when access is difficult and trying to hold the tap straight
with one hand AND tighten the backnut with the other is tricky.

Indeed! Next purchase must be 4' long arms :-)

For tap connectors I just use an adjustable or open-ended spanner .

How do you get that into a confined space?

--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk