To the plumbers....

[MudSurfer]

I've fitted a new sink, and finally sorted out the problems with the waste pipes....who knew a 32mm pipe could be different diameters......


Anyhooo - what is the correct tool to use to tighten the HUGE nut that attaches the plug thingy to the bottom of the basin???

I've got a pipe wrench, but that doesn't fit/grip....

[gwh200]

I've fitted a new sink, and finally sorted out the problems with the waste pipes....who knew a 32mm pipe could be different diameters......


Anyhooo - what is the correct tool to use to tighten the HUGE nut that attaches the plug thingy to the bottom of the basin???

I've got a pipe wrench, but that doesn't fit/grip....

you want the hug epair of grips i have in my garage

[MudSurfer]

you want the hug epair of grips i have in my garage

Pop em up here then, and I'll put the kettle on!

I need to get it in tonight really...

[marky]

hug epair

[MudSurfer]

hug epair

It's a bit like hugging an au pair, but it's the online version!

[marky]

I thought it was like a Monkeys panner

[MudSurfer]

This ought to do it....

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...52799&id=37949

[_cj_]

silicon waste top and bottom and tighten the back nut with your hand - they are only plastic - you'll snap it of you put to much force on it

regards,

alex

[Donk_UK]

Best use plumbers mate around the top of sink hole and pinchthe nut up either with hand ( if your ard enuff) of gently with grips.

[MudSurfer]

Best use plumbers mate around the top of sink hole and pinchthe nut up either with hand ( if your ard enuff) of gently with grips.

It's a metal screw/nut under the sink, and I've got it as tight as I can by hand, but still Lee King - so I'll use a 52mm spanner to get it tighter...

[surfenstein]

use a pair of stilsons.

[fatfires]

to ensure no water creeps down the thread of the waste, use some PTFE tape on the thread before fitting the nut , a poly washer between china and backnut is also a good idea

[MudSurfer]

to ensure no water creeps down the thread of the waste, use some PTFE tape on the thread before fitting the nut , a poly washer between china and backnut is also a good idea

Yep - done that already, just need to tighten me nuts!

[joker??]

use a pair of stilts sons.

im sure he's tall enough mark

[_cj_]

no dont carry on tightening it - you'll only break somthing - get a foam gasket for the underside of the watse and a decent rubber washer above the back nut

regards,

alex