Got to replace kitchen tap but do not have the spanner size to to get the nut off. Have size 17 but too small, so would it be 18 or 19? I assume these are all the same size.

 

 

 

 

 

An adjustable spanner will do all sizes!

Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

An adjustable spanner will do all sizes!

Not got one of those either

There about 20 mm. This size spanner. ????

 

 

 

25 minutes ago, proton said:

Not got one of those either

Yes but you would need to buy either 18 or 19, instead just buy an adjustable spanner, although not so good in confined spaces.

My pipes are 19mm to answer your question.

After reading Kawasaki's reply i went and checked the fittings in Bath and Kitchen at work (i know how sad) and they are a tight 23mm or comfortable 24mm

Best get the adjustable spanner.

5 minutes ago, proton said:

Not got one of those either

You could go and buy one, this has been done before

3 minutes ago, Bangkokhatter said:

Yes but you would need to buy either 18 or 19, instead just buy an adjustable spanner, although not so good in confined spaces.

My pipes are 19mm to answer your question.

Most sold are 20mm. 

8 minutes ago, proton said:

9 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

An adjustable spanner will do all sizes!

Not got one of those either

You're going to have to buy one, so get the adjustable!

Just measured mine for you...20mm.  That's the nut size, not the pipe size a previous reply mentioned.

 

Now you know for sure which one you haven't got.

 

If 20mm is not right you'll need 19mm or 21mm!   

18 minutes ago, proton said:

Not got one of those either

Mole grips or pliers ??

1 minute ago, Kwasaki said:

20 minutes ago, proton said:

Not got one of those either

Mole grips or pliers ??

Teeth?

Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

Teeth?

I just use my fingers us bikers are hard. ????

Go find someone who fixes Japanese cars and/or bikes. They can lend you a 18/19mm and a 20/21mm open end spanner and then you have the full choice.

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Teeth?

Might have difficulty getting them back in his mouth after.

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You're going to have to buy one, so get the adjustable!

well that was embarrassing, after posting this went downstairs and the mrs had done it with pliers and put the new tap on! Better get one of those adjustable anyway 

36 minutes ago, proton said:

well that was embarrassing, after posting this went downstairs and the mrs had done it with pliers and put the new tap on! Better get one of those adjustable anyway 

 

Be very, very careful!

 

I ensure Madam keeps me around by being invaluable and fixing stuff.

 

If she discovers you are expendable ...

2 hours ago, proton said:

Have size 17 but too small, so would it be 18 or 19? I assume these are all the same size.

Incorrect assumption, I have a verity of sizes some are an exact imperial size, some metric.

However you would be better advised to get plumbers adjustable pliers rather than mechanics ones.

These go to 70mm

 

these are reversible but limited to about 40mm

 

One of these chaps is your friend

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/bolehdeals-multi-functional-faucet-sink-installer-anti-slip-pipe-wrench-easy-using-bathroom-kitchen-plumbing-tubing-spanner-faucet-installing-tool-i3706731895-s14030793187.html?

 

Of course it's guaranteed that the fitting you have ...

 

25 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

Be very, very careful!

 

I ensure Madam keeps me around by being invaluable and fixing stuff.

 

If she discovers you are expendable ...

well she did not get up until 1.30 and does not know how the TV works after 5 years, so I have some uses!

The pipes are inches so likely the nuts are some inch value, you know like 13/18 or something stupid like that.

6 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

The pipes are inches so likely the nuts are some inch value, you know like 13/18 or something stupid like that.

Just to be pedantic there is no inch value per se,  there are several thread forms that have spanner’s with inch markings on them but they are all subtly and annoying different so a ½ AF is different from a ½ W and then you have the BA ones as well with just numbers and one of those is a virtual exact metric 6mm 

Some people should not be allowed anywhere near a spanner.

57 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said:

Just to be pedantic there is no inch value per se,  there are several thread forms that have spanner’s with inch markings on them but they are all subtly and annoying different so a ½ AF is different from a ½ W and then you have the BA ones as well with just numbers and one of those is a virtual exact metric 6mm 

Are you sure?

 

 

I know in Thailand in some shops where we can buy drills, screws, etc. they offer different "sets" in metric or in imperial. And it is not just one converted to the other. They are actually different and exact according to whatever system they use.

I'm sure we all know that AF means across flats so it has no relation to the thread size.

 

OP might get lucky by wrapping a belt or something around the nuts in question and using his hand. 

2 hours ago, Crossy said:

One of these chaps is your friend

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/bolehdeals-multi-functional-faucet-sink-installer-anti-slip-pipe-wrench-easy-using-bathroom-kitchen-plumbing-tubing-spanner-faucet-installing-tool-i3706731895-s14030793187.html?

 

Of course it's guaranteed that the fitting you have ...

 

Thanks for this information Crossy!  Now I know what I need to change my kitchen tap.  I don’t need reconstructive surgery on my hands after all!  ( Think Edward Scissorhands - but Tommy Taphands)

7 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

wrapping a belt or something around the nuts in question and using his hand. 

Well, whatever turns you on.

Not usually much pressure so I can grasp my nuts and twist them off.

Try it.

30 minutes ago, talahtnut said:

Not usually much pressure so I can grasp my nuts and twist them off.

Try it.

 

It would seem that's exactly what our OP's lady did, but she used pliers