proton Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou Posted June 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2022 An adjustable spanner will do all sizes! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Just now, Liverpool Lou said: An adjustable spanner will do all sizes! Not got one of those either 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted June 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2022 There about 20 mm. This size spanner. ???? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokhatter Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 (edited) 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. Edited June 17, 2022 by Bangkokhatter wrong info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Photoguy21 Posted June 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, proton said: Not got one of those either You could go and buy one, this has been done before 3 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 18 minutes ago, proton said: Not got one of those either Mole grips or pliers ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Kwasaki said: 20 minutes ago, proton said: Not got one of those either Mole grips or pliers ?? Teeth? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted June 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2022 Just now, Liverpool Lou said: Teeth? I just use my fingers us bikers are hard. ???? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrfill Posted June 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2022 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Muhendis Posted June 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said: Teeth? Might have difficulty getting them back in his mouth after. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post proton Posted June 17, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2022 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 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted June 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2022 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 ... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sometimewoodworker Posted June 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2022 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted June 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2022 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 ... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 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! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 The pipes are inches so likely the nuts are some inch value, you know like 13/18 or something stupid like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRoadrunner Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Some people should not be allowed anywhere near a spanner. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Rex Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 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) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DaRoadrunner Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 7 hours ago, VocalNeal said: wrapping a belt or something around the nuts in question and using his hand. Well, whatever turns you on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talahtnut Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Not usually much pressure so I can grasp my nuts and twist them off. Try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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