On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 08:59:21 +0000 (UTC), "John"
wrote:

I've come across far too many fittings and finishes butchered by stilsons to
simply assume everything in the garden is rosy. Don't get my message wrong -
Stilsons are excellent tools when used for their intended purpose which is
to grip and turn steel pipe. Decor finishes and "nuts" should be treated
with respect and more appropriate tools such as correctly fitting
spanners/adjustables or grips with protected jaws.


Good, point, wrapping PVC tape round chromed nuts and using a flat
faced adjustable spanner is a good way to go.

Even wrapping the whole fitting in duct tape before installation be
worthwhile as a light knock with a wrench could put a scratch in it.

cheers,
Pete.