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Rick
 
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what is the trick, when you fit taps, that prevents the tap body
turning.

If I overtighten, the stupid plastic nuts strip the thread.

Thanks
Rick
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ben
 
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Rick wrote:
what is the trick, when you fit taps, that prevents the tap body
turning.

If I overtighten, the stupid plastic nuts strip the thread.

Thanks
Rick


The trick is to hold the nut and swing the tap into position, you might
have to attempt it on2/3 goes till its tight and in alignment with tother
tap.


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Rick wrote:
what is the trick, when you fit taps, that prevents the tap body
turning.

If I overtighten, the stupid plastic nuts strip the thread.


Avoid taps with plastic nuts! Also, a little silicone under the tap helps
to stop it turning.

Dave


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