Loose tap in bathroom (1 Viewer)

[Ingwe]

While cleaning the van, noticed that the tap, which moves so that the spout can be positioned, is quite loose. I looked underneath the basin and there is a bolt that seems to hold the bade of the tap in place. Trouble is that the gap between the basin and the bolt is too narrow to allow access with a spanner.

How can this tap be tightened? Taking out the basin seems a bit drastic.

 

[Clivefog]

Socket on an extension?

 

[RustyRuss]

You need one of these, excellent piece of kit!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QMP421Y/?tag=mhf04-21

 

[Claret]

Or one of these, depending on the clearance you have. https://www.screwfix.com/p/rothenberger-monoblock-tap-spanner-set-3-pieces/40102

 

[TheBig1]

I use a deep socket on a flexi shaft

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[Ingwe]

Socket on an extension?

It would need an open spanner on an extension unless I can remove the supply pipe first before using a socket on an extension. Struggling a bit to visualise how I’d do it.

 

[Landy Andy]

Can you get a pic of under the tap?

Is it a big nut that goes around the body of the tap, so has the two pipes through the centre of the nut?

 

[Ingwe]

You need one of these, excellent piece of kit!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QMP421Y/?tag=mhf04-21

This looks like it may be the tool of choice but I need a good read of the instructions to see how to use it! Looks quite tricky. The two pictures below seem to be the most likely.

 

[Lizbiebrowne]

I have a similar loose movable tap that I found, despite looking impossible, I could get my hand onto the nut and tighten. I just can’t just tighten it enough to make it fast.

 

[TONCAZ]

Same here, big nut that holds tap in place, got it hand tight then got a long slotted screw driver and hit the nut with the screwy with palm of my hand just enough to give it that little bit more seems to have done the trick for now.

Hope this helps

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[Ingwe]

Can you get a pic of under the tap?

Is it a big nut that goes around the body of the tap, so has the two pipes through the centre of the nut?

 

[Ingwe]

Or one of these, depending on the clearance you have. https://www.screwfix.com/p/rothenberger-monoblock-tap-spanner-set-3-pieces/40102

Don’t think I have the clearance.

 

[Ingwe]

I have a similar loose movable tap that I found, despite looking impossible, I could get my hand onto the nut and tighten. I just can’t just tighten it enough to make it fast.

This describes perfectly what I can do. Can reach up with hand but can’t get to properly tighten with my fingers. A crappy, lightweight little basin and poorly designed so access is difficult with the basin in situ.

 

[Ingwe]

Looking again at the picture, a socket that fits onto a screw driver handle with or without a ratchet thingy looks like it might be able to get over the nut.

 

[Landy Andy]

Don’t think I have the clearance.

That type of fitting is standardly done up with the box sockets that are listed in the Screwfix link in post 4.

It’s a standard kitchen monoblock type, not a motorhome style fitting.

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[pagey]

Either a box spanner or a socket on an extension from the photo it looks fairly easy 10 or 12 mm

 

[Lizbiebrowne]

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You’re lucky. I couldn’t show you a photo of mine, it’s so hidden away . Sorry, that’s no consolation (or help) to you.

 

[Frank w]

You need one of these, excellent piece of kit!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QMP421Y/?tag=mhf04-21

well done sir, looks a like a must have tool.

one winging it's way to chez moi.

 

[Ingwe]

well done sir, looks a like a must have tool.

one winging it's way to chez moi.

When you get it, please report back on how easy it was to use. The instructions on the Amazon posting look Double Dutch to me. But I’m not great technically.

 

[Ingwe]

Either a box spanner or a socket on an extension from the photo it looks fairly easy 10 or 12 mm

Will be going to Screwfix as soon as we’re back in May for the box spanner in post #4.

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[ducati 916]

Will be going to Screwfix as soon as we’re back in May for the box spanner in post #4.

Good choice i got one for my tap at home and it was just the right tool

 

[Frank w]

When you get it, please report back on how easy it was to use. The instructions on the Amazon posting look Double Dutch to me. But I’m not great technically.

oh I'll never use it, just sit in my tool box forever

actually all taps are tight, but I'll give a go and feed back

Frank

 

[Ingwe]

oh I'll never use it, just sit in my tool box forever

 

[Mike800966]

IF the centre nut clamps the C shaped peice then i think youll find its an 11mm nut.
I managed it with a tubular spanner under our kitchen sink, a perisher to get at, needed a torch and a mirror.
Check thesizes in the screwfix kit to confirm it
Mike S

 

[Ingwe]

IF the centre nut clamps the C shaped peice then i think youll find its an 11mm nut.
I managed it with a tubular spanner under our kitchen sink, a perisher to get at, needed a torch and a mirror.
Check thesizes in the screwfix kit to confirm it
Mike S

Just checked and it includes a 11mm socket. From their (Screwfix’s) ad:

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3 x spanners (8 x 9, 10 x 11 and 12 x 13mm) and tommy bar.

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[The Wino]

If it's screwed to a bit of worktop I'd first loosen it off lift it slightly and get a bit of silicone under the bottom of the tap before fixing it down. You don't want water seeping under the tap and making the worktop soft around the tap hole.

 

[RustyRuss]

One of my previous existences was a job as a kitchen fitter, I always used Ronseal wet rot wood hardener around any holes I’d cut into laminated or solid wood worktops, never had a problem with them “blowing”. Also used it on but n scribe joints before final assembly and glueing. Apply it with a disposable brush! Interestingly we have a sink/bathroom cabinet at home in our wet room, I used a series of cotton buds to apply it to the edges of the cabinet two years ago and the cabinet and drawers are as good as new.

 

[Ingwe]

Gonna wait til I get the right tool from Screwfix. After all, DIY with the wrong tool can lead to poor results.