I've just replaced the macerator in my bathroom, and the shower trap
has started to leak at one of the joints between the trap and the
waste pipe. I guess I disturbed the joints during the replacement.
Here's a pic of the trap and waste pipe under the shower:

https://i1021.photobucket.com/albums...psoakvexcf.jpg

My problem is that the space is very tight: I can only just about get
my hand to the waste pipe connectors, and it's difficult to apply any
force to tighten or undo them.

Are there any tips on screwing / unscrewing pipe joints in confined
spaces? Maybe some sort of special tool?

On 17/02/2019 11:54, Caecilius wrote:
I've just replaced the macerator in my bathroom, and the shower trap
has started to leak at one of the joints between the trap and the
waste pipe. I guess I disturbed the joints during the replacement.
Here's a pic of the trap and waste pipe under the shower:

https://i1021.photobucket.com/albums...psoakvexcf.jpg

page does not exist.


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Future generations will wonder in bemused amazement that the early
twenty-first centurys developed world went into hysterical panic over a
globally average temperature increase of a few tenths of a degree, and,
on the basis of gross exaggerations of highly uncertain computer
projections combined into implausible chains of inference, proceeded to
contemplate a rollback of the industrial age.

Richard Lindzen

On Sun, 17 Feb 2019 11:58:22 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

On 17/02/2019 11:54, Caecilius wrote:
I've just replaced the macerator in my bathroom, and the shower trap
has started to leak at one of the joints between the trap and the
waste pipe. I guess I disturbed the joints during the replacement.
Here's a pic of the trap and waste pipe under the shower:

https://i1021.photobucket.com/albums...psoakvexcf.jpg

page does not exist.

You're right - thanks for pointing that out. Here's the proper link -
hope it works this time:

https://i1021.photobucket.com/albums...psoakvexcf.jpg

Caecilius wrote:

On Sun, 17 Feb 2019 11:58:22 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

On 17/02/2019 11:54, Caecilius wrote:
I've just replaced the macerator in my bathroom, and the shower trap
has started to leak at one of the joints between the trap and the
waste pipe. I guess I disturbed the joints during the replacement.
Here's a pic of the trap and waste pipe under the shower:

https://i1021.photobucket.com/albums...ng%20shower%20
trap/IMG_20190217_092514_zpsoakvexcf.jpg

page does not exist.

You're right - thanks for pointing that out. Here's the proper link -
hope it works this time:

https://i1021.photobucket.com/albums...rap/IMG_201902
17_092514_zpsoakvexcf.jpg

Water pump pliers might fit, slightly obliquely.

--

Roger Hayter

"Caecilius" wrote in message
...
I've just replaced the macerator in my bathroom, and the shower trap
has started to leak at one of the joints between the trap and the
waste pipe. I guess I disturbed the joints during the replacement.
Here's a pic of the trap and waste pipe under the shower:

https://i1021.photobucket.com/albums...psoakvexcf.jpg

Sorry, the requested page does not exist.

My problem is that the space is very tight: I can only just about get
my hand to the waste pipe connectors, and it's difficult to apply any
force to tighten or undo them.

Are there any tips on screwing / unscrewing pipe joints in confined
spaces? Maybe some sort of special tool?

On 17/02/2019 12:41, Roger Hayter wrote:
Caecilius wrote:

On Sun, 17 Feb 2019 11:58:22 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

On 17/02/2019 11:54, Caecilius wrote:
I've just replaced the macerator in my bathroom, and the shower trap
has started to leak at one of the joints between the trap and the
waste pipe. I guess I disturbed the joints during the replacement.
Here's a pic of the trap and waste pipe under the shower:

https://i1021.photobucket.com/albums...ng%20shower%20
trap/IMG_20190217_092514_zpsoakvexcf.jpg

page does not exist.

You're right - thanks for pointing that out. Here's the proper link -
hope it works this time:

https://i1021.photobucket.com/albums...rap/IMG_201902
17_092514_zpsoakvexcf.jpg

Water pump pliers might fit, slightly obliquely.


Thinbking a strap wrench might be the answer.

But those things should have rubber seals. Odd to leak even if loosely
tightened. Worry the rubber may be mis located.

--
"It is an established fact to 97% confidence limits that left wing
conspirators see right wing conspiracies everywhere"

On Mon, 18 Feb 2019 03:57:08 +1100, cantankerous trolling senile geezer Rot
Speed blabbered, again:


Sorry, the requested page does not exist.

A few people pointed that out already several hours earlier. Just what the
heck makes you believe that an answer only becomes valid when you senile
cretin confirm it? Care to explain, senile idiot?

--
Bod addressing abnormal senile quarreller Rot:
"Do you practice arguing with yourself in an empty room?"
MID:

On Sun, 17 Feb 2019 18:55:45 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

On 17/02/2019 12:41, Roger Hayter wrote:
Caecilius wrote:

On Sun, 17 Feb 2019 11:58:22 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

On 17/02/2019 11:54, Caecilius wrote:
I've just replaced the macerator in my bathroom, and the shower trap
has started to leak at one of the joints between the trap and the
waste pipe. I guess I disturbed the joints during the replacement.
Here's a pic of the trap and waste pipe under the shower:

https://i1021.photobucket.com/albums...ng%20shower%20
trap/IMG_20190217_092514_zpsoakvexcf.jpg

page does not exist.

You're right - thanks for pointing that out. Here's the proper link -
hope it works this time:

https://i1021.photobucket.com/albums...rap/IMG_201902
17_092514_zpsoakvexcf.jpg

Water pump pliers might fit, slightly obliquely.


Thinbking a strap wrench might be the answer.

But those things should have rubber seals. Odd to leak even if loosely
tightened. Worry the rubber may be mis located.

Good point - perhaps it would be better for me to undo and dismantle
them (if I can) before re-fitting.

On Sun, 17 Feb 2019 20:20:46 +0000, Chris Hogg wrote:

And smear some silicone grease on the rubber seals before
reassembling.

Soap in a pinch...

Thomas Prufer