Special tool for kitchen monoblock tap?

richardw · 13 April 2011 at 4:38PM

Is there a special tool, for securing a tap, that goes under the worktop and tightens the tap in position?

Kiran · 13 April 2011 at 4:39PM

A deep socket or a flexible head ratchet spanner normally does the job quite well

richardw · 13 April 2011 at 4:43PM

OK so do I buy one of those or get a plumber to do it. The H & C pipes have isolating valves so I don't see it as a difficult job.

Plumberman · 13 April 2011 at 4:46PM

Monument make a box spanner set that covers the various sizes of nuts used..

richardw · 13 April 2011 at 4:52PM

anotherbaldrick · 13 April 2011 at 5:25PM

Just take the tap and nut down B&Q or wherever and select a box spanner the right size.

27col · 13 April 2011 at 7:30PM

Metric box spanner as per richardw link. Although I think that Toolstation do them. Look under hand tools.

1984ReturnsForReal_2 · 13 April 2011 at 7:37PM

richardw · 14 April 2011 at 11:42AM

The back panel of the kitchen sink base unit is in the way so will need something with a flexible head or universal joint.

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