Changing Taps

riderross

Right I am in the middle of changing a set of taps. My problem is that on one of the taps I can't undo the plastic 'holding nut'. I have tried with tap spanners but can't get it around the plastic nut.

What tool do I need to undo the plastic nut.

Thanks
Ross

WaveyDave_2

is this the nut that holds the tap to the basin? Have you undone the tap connector (tap to pipe?). If you have already disconnected the tap, can you turn the tap on the basin to loosen it from the plastic nut?

riderross

Thanks WaveyDave!
That worked perfectly!!:D

LandyAndy

riderross wrote: »

Thanks WaveyDave!
That worked perfectly!!:D

The glory of MSE.

Occasionally you get a poster who knows what they're talking about:rotfl: :T

weekendwarrior

A box spanner is good for undoing and tightening these plastic nuts-

Fitting taps


Also it is a good idea to use the centralising washers, as it makes it much easier to get the new ones tight.

riderross

weekendwarrior wrote: »

A box spanner is good for undoing and tightening these plastic nuts-

Fitting taps


Also it is a good idea to use the centralising washers, as it makes it much easier to get the new ones tight.

Yea I was looking for the box spanner on screwfix, bq and others but couldn't find that one on the link. Anyways I managed to get it off easily..

Thanks guys for your help!!
Ross