Rothenberger 80000 Monoblock Tap Spanner Set

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The largest of the two holes in the washer is where the feed pipes are screwed in and the smaller hole is for the threaded connection bars. This is the same as changing basin taps, kitchen taps and single lever basin taps, they are all virtually the same underneath. Pop-up waste. A pop-up waste tap helps you to empty the sink with a mechanism that means you do not need to pull the chain and plug – simply use the tap instead!

Fit horseshoe rubber and plate over the threaded rods under the sink and screw on the nuts and tighten with a box spanner.To fully remove the tap, make sure the nut is fully removed from the stud so that the tap can be lifted away with its flexible hoses. Take care to ensure that no washers or seals are left and be careful when withdrawing the hose ends to avoid scratches on the sink from any sharp ends. Once the tap has been removed clean away any residual mess left behind from the open mains pipe connections found under the sink. The old tap can then be disposed of. Replacing a Mixer Tap To remove the tap(s) loosen the nut that clamps it to the mounting surface, gripping the tap to stop it rotating. You might need assistance if you can’t reach it. Start to loosen the nut where the tap joins the water pipe using an open-ended spanner. Hold the tap to keep it stable and to stop it twisting at the same time. Make sure the nut is unscrewed completely to free the pipe from the water connection. If you have flexible hose connections, you will need to loosen the nuts where they are fastened to the mains water pipe connections or isolator valves. When fitting a new kitchen or bathroom, you’ll want to choose taps and sinks that go well together. Before shopping, remember to measure the space that you have available and take this with you. In some bathrooms and kitchens there just is not enough space to install a basin that is very deep or very wide, so you will have to keep this in mind. There are many different sink designs and materials to choose from, and it can be hard to make the right decision, so we’ve created the following guide to help you choose. Firstly, when choosing a sink there are different materials you can choose from. Take the flexible tap tails that came with your new tap and screw them into the main tap body. Gently tighten then up.

If you are replacing an existing mixer tap, you will first need to remove the old tap. Before you start you will want to clear everything out from underneath your sink so you can gain full access to the pipes beneath. You might also want to have an old towel and a bowl handy so that you can catch any residual water sitting in the pipes. When looking to replace the mixer tap in your caravan or motorhome kitchen area you’ll probably be wondering how to actually access the tap to remove it. In many makes and models, the best way to do this is by first removing the sink, particularly if you don’t have cupboard access below. The sink will most likely be held in place by a number of screws so the first step is to remove these. You may need to gently use a flathead screwdriver to gently ease the sink away from the worktop and be careful not to lose or damage the rubber seal. Hoses are pre-fitted to mixer taps. If not, screw the hoses into the tap base carefully, tightening by hand only. Follow the instructions which come with the tap. Feed the mains connection ends through the location hole - be careful with the sharp edges on stainless steel sinks and make sure any seals, gaskets, washers and studs are pre-fitted and located according the instruction’s steps. To make the process as easy as possible for you, we’ve collated all the relevant information you’ll need. See the headings below!

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