Replace taps on a corner bath

[Chyaz]

Hi all, I need to replace the mixer set on my corner bath, but I can\\\'t see how I can access the pipes and nuts. There is a removable wooden panel around the base of the bath, but this only allows a slight side access to the taps, with no space to turn a wrench, or get access to the second pipe. I was hoping I could take the taps off from the top, without getting access to the underside, but it doesn\\\'t seem possible...is it?

 

[clf-gas]

You will need a tap wrench, one of these......

Undue the two pipes and then the two retaining nuts connecting the mixer deck to the bath.

Welcome to a plumbers life.......

A third arm would be useful now

 

[Chyaz]

Now THAT looks SCARY! Big thanks Craig...I'll give it a go.

Chyaz

 

[giblets]

A third arm would be useful now

...and double jointed elbows & shoulders are a bonus.

 

[Chyaz]

Excellent! I'm so looking forward to this!

 

[wonderb0y]

you won't be when you start doing it

 

[canwefixit]

Before you struggle to reconnect everthing it may be worth looking at the Screwfix web site and part numbers 85981 and 42834 (or similar) which may help make life easier!!

 

[canwefixit]

Before you struggle to reconnect everthing it may be worth looking at the Screwfix web site and part numbers 85981 and 42834 (or similar) which may help make life easier!!

 

[mike++]

even with a basin wrench this job would make Mother Theresa swear

 

[outsider]

Hi
Hope you do not mind me jumping in on this but i have a query about the tap wrench is there a slimmer version of the tap wrench as the one i have is too big to get into the space left for me.
I am asking this as i am a Janitor at one of are schools and up to now i have had to call some in just to tighten up tap nut, or will i have to grind the one i have down till it fits

Thanks in advance

 

[Chyaz]

guys, just wanted to say thanks for the help, and humour. The job is done; bath, sink and wastes - thanks largely to you all.

Craig, the basin wrench was invaluable - bugger to learn how, but better with practice. Cwfi - the couples came in handy on the sink, so cheers for that. and Mike - your right - it's taken me 6 hours and the air was bluer than a Tories tie, but it's complete, and I now feel so much more of a bloke, that I might even stop calling myself Brenda on weekends!

Cheers
Chyaz