Plumber couldn't remove taps!

[Deleted member 294929]

Kitchen taps here but same principal to remove yours.

Could you post a video of how to hang a boiler?

 

[Mottie]

Could you post a video of how to hang a boiler?

That’s just four screws innit?

 

[Deleted member 294929]

That’s just four screws innit?

Now hang on a minute!!!@!

 

[fixitflav]

Could you post a video of how to hang a boiler?

I don't get the bit where he has cut the pipes off (they're in his hand) and then removes the olives. No mention of new pipes to screw into the tap.
If there's enough movement in the supply pipework, can pull down to free the tap pipes, then unscrew. Then undo the nut and remove the tap. If not, remove the nut first, then lift the tap to free the pipes. then unscrew the pipes. Re-use the pipes, which are likely to be bent to suit the feed pipework.

 

[Deleted member 294929]

I don't get the bit where he has cut the pipes off (they're in his hand) and then removes the olives. No mention of new pipes to screw into the tap.
If there's enough movement in the supply pipework, can pull down to free the tap pipes, then unscrew. Then undo the nut and remove the tap. If not, remove the nut first, then lift the tap to free the pipes. then unscrew the pipes. Re-use the pipes, which are likely to be bent to suit the feed pipework.

All jobs are different. What's the chances of him demonstrating the exact job you need to know about

 

[fixitflav]

All jobs are different. What's the chances of him demonstrating the exact job you need to know about

Yes, but I don't see why he has to cut pipes and remove the olives. No mention of new pipes (or flexis)

 

[dilalio]

potential partner

Your decision or theirs?

 

[mrrusty]

I had to do one recently which was a right ****. Access was difficult and was all corroded. In the end I just took the sink out, fitted the new tap and put it back in. It was a good job I did because the shape of the porcelain meant the c washer for the new monoblock had to be well trimmed to fit over the stud and clear the porcelain. Working upside down inside a vanity unit, I would have been cursing for ever.....

 

[dilalio]

Good tip in the CC on how one can remove stubborn taps

 

[Deleted member 294929]

Good tip in the CC on how one can remove stubborn taps

Yes see that. Very good..

 

[Razor900]

That’s just four screws innit?

Only if it's on plasterboard, Christ we're not made of money...

 

[opps]

I wouldn't recommend charging £20

It took me 10 mins and the part cost about £6. I was already working on site, so it isn't like I had to take in to account travelling time.

That said, yeah, I probably spent 20 mins sourcing the part...

They are good customers, I spent a year working in their house (seriously) and I am back there now.

 

[Dace]

So.. am choosing replacments now, does the width at connection of the new tap have to be EXACTLY the same as the old one, or can we shove some glue or whatever in there to bridge the gap. From my finesse, you can see my plumbing skills I bet.

 

[kidgreen61]

So.. am choosing replacments now, does the width at connection of the tap have to be EXACTLY the same, or can we shove some glue or whatever in there to bridge the gap. From my finesse, you can see my plumbing skills I bet.

I don't understand the question.
The new tap will probably come with flexi connectors which you will need to fit to existing pipework.
Everything else will be the same.

 

[Dace]

I don't understand the question.
The new tap will probably come with flexi connectors which you will need to fit to existing pipework.
Everything else will be the same.

Ok imagine we cut the tap parallel to the white part of the sink, concerning the cirrcular hole left behind, do I need a tap with the exact same shape and dimensions where it connects to this top part of the sink there?