proton Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Been trying all afternoon to change a tap, can't get the water pipe nut to unscrew, despite MD40 and useless special. tool from lazada. What would be the spanner size? got a 17 and that's not big enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2023 They do vary just to cause annoyance. A decent sized adjustable is your friend. They're always a nightmare, but you just need enough to break the seal (you will also probably need someone to hold the tap as by now it will be going round). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 Got an adjustable, does not quite fit it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post digbeth Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2023 22-25 but usually use vice grip as most socket set only goes to 19 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, proton said: Got an adjustable, does not quite fit it Tell me about it! You will also find that the larger adjustable won't fit under the sink! At this point call a plumber and crack a beer! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phoenix Rising Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, Crossy said: Tell me about it! You will also find that the larger adjustable won't fit under the sink! At this point call a plumber and crack a beer! Plumbers are as elusive as electricians in this country, so we're talking unicorn level. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Try a left handed hammer! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chickenslegs Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2023 If you can, get a pair of vice grips onto the nut then twist the tap. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, proton said: What would be the spanner size? got a 17 and that's not big enough One of these or this Edited February 4, 2023 by sometimewoodworker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post billd766 Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2023 48 minutes ago, Crossy said: They do vary just to cause annoyance. A decent sized adjustable is your friend. They're always a nightmare, but you just need enough to break the seal (you will also probably need someone to hold the tap as by now it will be going round). I generally use my son with a set of moe grips pn the nut while I hold the tap. I can get down to do the job but I still need somebody else to hold the tap and get me up afterwards. I am 78 and my son is 18. Technology transfer and grunt work training skills at play. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 46 minutes ago, Crossy said: Tell me about it! You will also find that the larger adjustable won't fit under the sink! At this point call a plumber and crack a beer! No chance they want 1500 baht just to turn up, Mrs would rather not use the tap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, chickenslegs said: If you can, get a pair of vice grips onto the nut then twist the tap. Got one but not big enough to go round the nut, might have to get a bigger one Edited February 4, 2023 by proton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 minute ago, proton said: No chance they want 1500 baht just to turn up, Mrs would rather not use the tap! BUT. You will get a continual ear-bending about the non-functioning tap. Sooo, is it a. No nookie or b. Pay the man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ningnong Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2023 As sometimewoodworker said above what you need is a basin wrench. ประแจขันน็อตใต้อ่าง This is the type I've used in the US. You can research the part number stanley basin wrench 87-448 and see if its what you need. I saw one site saying its 22mm. You can check out the reviews on Lazada that show some pictures of it. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/stanley-11-87-448-basin-wrench-12-i1306414827.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.114.4e2a8d461iUi05 Another style that has quite a few reviews but more expensive: https://shopee.co.th/Cotora-ประแจขันน็อตใต้อ่างอเนกประสงค์-เปลี่ยนก๊อกน้ำ-สายน้ำดี-จบในตัวเดียว-i.74527316.9997721087?sp_atk=e256c3e5-0d3e-4bb5-8a52-8beee200ce0b&xptdk=e256c3e5-0d3e-4bb5-8a52-8beee200ce0b 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 minute ago, ningnong said: I saw one site saying its 22mm. 22mm is slightly too large, but if you don’t need it really tight then it’s OK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 At your DIY store, you can buy a replacement hose with a plastic floating/sliding finger spanner on it, cheap as chips, buy 2. The first one cut an end off to get the plastic finger spanner. Then cut the end off the one you want to remove. Slide the finger spanner up the hose you want to remove and see if it will undo with your fingers, if not, get about 12" of 1" plastic water pipe, cut slots in one end of the pipe, so the ears on the plastic spanner fits in it, now slide the pipe up the hose to locate the ears on the spanner and turn the pipe, if still tight glue a 90* on the other end of the pipe, job done. If you want to replace that plastic tap nut, cut more slots in the pipe to undo it, use it to tighten the new one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ningnong Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 This one that Shopee sells looks pretty good after watching the video. At the end he shows three different options to buy depending on what you need. The Shopee one I linked to doesn't include the attachments but is cheaper if you don't need them. https://shopee.co.th/Cotora-ประแจขันน็อตใต้อ่างอเนกประสงค์-เปลี่ยนก๊อกน้ำ-สายน้ำดี-จบในตัวเดียว-i.74527316.9997721087?sp_atk=e256c3e5-0d3e-4bb5-8a52-8beee200ce0b&xptdk=e256c3e5-0d3e-4bb5-8a52-8beee200ce0b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I still have some metric spanners from a previous life that I cut in half with an angle grinder tp dp\o some tight fit jobs, Back then of course, I would simply buy another one and invoice it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Ok if all else don't work. Undo the white plastic nut,( jam the tap above first to stop movement. ) Pull tap up, cut tap around thread area. with hacksaw. The rest should be easy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Orinoco said: Ok if all else don't work. Undo the white plastic nut,( jam the tap above first to stop movement. ) Pull tap up, cut tap around thread area. with hacksaw. The rest should be easy. I reckon the tap nut will be the same problem. My suggestion will cost may be 200bht, I have done a few for folk with my cheap fix.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Just now, transam said: I reckon the tap nut will be the same problem. My suggestion will cost may be 200bht, I have done a few for folk with my cheap fix.... Its plastic on metal , so no, it will be easy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 The last option ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ballpoint Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ningnong said: As sometimewoodworker said above what you need is a basin wrench. ประแจขันน็อตใต้อ่าง This is the type I've used in the US. You can research the part number stanley basin wrench 87-448 and see if its what you need. I saw one site saying its 22mm. You can check out the reviews on Lazada that show some pictures of it. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/stanley-11-87-448-basin-wrench-12-i1306414827.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.114.4e2a8d461iUi05 Another style that has quite a few reviews but more expensive: https://shopee.co.th/Cotora-ประแจขันน็อตใต้อ่างอเนกประสงค์-เปลี่ยนก๊อกน้ำ-สายน้ำดี-จบในตัวเดียว-i.74527316.9997721087?sp_atk=e256c3e5-0d3e-4bb5-8a52-8beee200ce0b&xptdk=e256c3e5-0d3e-4bb5-8a52-8beee200ce0b Interesting what the "what else might interest you" suggestions came with that when I clicked on it. Tells a sad, frustrating story of squeezing under the sink to replace a tap, leading to broken bones, and ending up howling at the moon while ripping peoples throats out... Edited February 4, 2023 by ballpoint 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 50 minutes ago, ballpoint said: Interesting what the "what else might interest you" suggestions came with that when I clicked on it. Tells a sad, frustrating story of squeezing under the sink to replace a tap, leading to broken bones, and ending up howling at the moon while ripping peoples throats out... Been there and done that. Now I have an apprentice until he goes to uni in May. The worst case situation. I may have to train 'er indoors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 8 hours ago, chickenslegs said: If you can, get a pair of vice grips onto the nut then twist the tap. I recently replaced 3 faucet sets (two nuts each). One more to go. I think I managed to loosen the nuts using the tips of the Vise Grip jaws. What pain! Mine were inside a vanity cabinet in a very tight space - had to lay on my back in there. Not looking forward to replacing the last one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddelljohn Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 usually 22 mm bur not easy to get at , can use crows foot extensions and a ratchet for access if really awkward 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I use a pair of pliers. It is not a highly torqued joint, actually hand tightening is usually sufficient for those joints with a rubber washer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 try MOLE GRIPS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 14 hours ago, chickenslegs said: If you can, get a pair of vice grips onto the nut then twist the tap. i know these as mole grips !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Dante99 said: I use a pair of pliers. It is not a highly torqued joint, actually hand tightening is usually sufficient for those joints with a rubber washer. Maybe cross threaded then forced the rest of the way on. many moons ago by a Somchai. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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