Do I start to do my own servicing

[DaveDCB]

Thought I took a pic. Basically a square peg on top of the cap 27mm. I couldn't get a spanner or strap on it due to it's proximity to all the pipework. Took a file to the corners once I got it off and spanner fitted ok

With a cross head shape on the inside of it? Sounds similar to afew jcb ones I’ve seen, but on them I’ve always been able to get an adjustable onto them.
One of these is handy too

Adjustable Basin Wrench 13mm-40mm - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Ideal for reaching, tightening and loosening most 15 and 22mm pillar and bath tap back and union nuts. Features durable iron rod handle and adjustable pivoting head with hardened steel jaws to offer easy installation and removal of taps. FREE next day delivery...

www.screwfix.com

 

[6feetdown]

With a cross head shape on the inside of it? Sounds similar to afew jcb ones I’ve seen, but on them I’ve always been able to get an adjustable onto them.
One of these is handy too

Adjustable Basin Wrench 13mm-40mm - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Ideal for reaching, tightening and loosening most 15 and 22mm pillar and bath tap back and union nuts. Features durable iron rod handle and adjustable pivoting head with hardened steel jaws to offer easy installation and removal of taps. FREE next day delivery...

www.screwfix.com

Good idea think that would have worked apart from the fact my plumbing box was in the house.

Yes they have the cross in the middle, I think I was praying at some point!

 

[DaveDCB]

This?

 

[6feetdown]

This?

That's the 1

 

[Giles]

This?

Got these on a few things just use trusty bahcos adjustables on them

 

[6feetdown]

Got these on a few things just use trusty bahcos adjustables on them

Just couldn't get anything on there only thing might have worked was tap spanner or small adjustable which has gone walkies

 

[doobin]

Just couldn't get anything on there only thing might have worked was tap spanner or small adjustable which has gone walkies

You want some of these.

Rothenberger Wide Jaw Wrench Adjustable Spanner Plumbing Jaw Protectors 6"- 10" | eBay UK

Rothenberger Wide Jaw Wrench’s. 6’’ = 34mm wide jaw opening. 8’’ = 38mm wide jaw opening. 10’’ = 50mm wide jaw opening. Extra wide jaws with slimline head.

www.ebay.co.uk

Not cheap but will save the day for things like that and are also great for hydraulic pipes etc on site.

 

[DaveDCB]

You want some of these.

Rothenberger Wide Jaw Wrench Adjustable Spanner Plumbing Jaw Protectors 6"- 10" | eBay UK

Rothenberger Wide Jaw Wrench’s. 6’’ = 34mm wide jaw opening. 8’’ = 38mm wide jaw opening. 10’’ = 50mm wide jaw opening. Extra wide jaws with slimline head.

www.ebay.co.uk

Not cheap but will save the day for things like that and are also great for hydraulic pipes etc on site.

I picked up one from toolstation last week to keep in the cab, solid enough!

 

[6feetdown]

I picked up one from toolstation last week to keep in the cab, solid enough!

Cheap 1 or Bacho?

 

[DaveDCB]

A 27mm crow foot would do the job too, I’ve a full set but very very rarely need to use them - literally a last resort tool.

 

[DaveDCB]

Cheap 1 or Bacho?

One of these, seems comparable to my bacho adjustables.

Minotaur Adjustable Wide Jaw Wrench

Be ready for a wide variety of fastening jobs with this 50mm adjustable wrench from Minotaur. The laser-etched measurement scale is easy to read, enabling precise jaw adjustments to suit a range of nuts, bolts and fittings.The slimline angled jaw is ideal for use in confined spaces, while a...

www.toolstation.com

 

[V8Druid]

One of these, seems comparable to my bacho adjustables.

Minotaur Adjustable Wide Jaw Wrench

Be ready for a wide variety of fastening jobs with this 50mm adjustable wrench from Minotaur. The laser-etched measurement scale is easy to read, enabling precise jaw adjustments to suit a range of nuts, bolts and fittings.The slimline angled jaw is ideal for use in confined spaces, while a...

www.toolstation.com

that is cheap to go to 50mm ... need my 18" Bahco to go up to 50mm

 

[Giles]

The wide jaw ones are light weight only though used on tops of tanks etc in plumbing not for heavy duty work

Can’t beat the bahco nut rounders got the full set

 

[doobin]

One of these, seems comparable to my bacho adjustables.

Minotaur Adjustable Wide Jaw Wrench

Be ready for a wide variety of fastening jobs with this 50mm adjustable wrench from Minotaur. The laser-etched measurement scale is easy to read, enabling precise jaw adjustments to suit a range of nuts, bolts and fittings.The slimline angled jaw is ideal for use in confined spaces, while a...

www.toolstation.com

Not a patch on the rothenburg I’m afraid. Don’t open out so far and a much sloppier mechanism. And a silly chunky handle, that’s not what you need when your in the thick of it.

Honestly, I’ve tried all the cheapies. It’s like knipex vs a screwfix special for circlip pliers.

 

[DaveDCB]

The wide jaw ones are light weight only though used on tops of tanks etc in plumbing not for heavy duty work

You’ve been reading the instructions too much!

 

[Lancs Lad]

Different I know but find myself reaching for these a lot now..

Pardon our interruption...

Find they work well as they applying pressure as well just holding if that makes sense especially on hoses etc.

 

[DaveDCB]

To be honest they aren’t too bad by comparison.. for a Sunday morning pickup to get me out the crap when I needed them I won’t complain!
Agreed on the circlip, I have cheapo ones for random angles etc but my ‘best’ ones are facom which are a different class!

 

[6feetdown]

Different I know but find myself reaching for these a lot now..

Pardon our interruption...

Find they work well as they applying pressure as well just holding if that makes sense especially on hoses etc.

Tried them lol

 

[6feetdown]

To be honest they aren’t too bad by comparison.. for a Sunday morning pickup to get me out the crap when I needed them I won’t complain!
Agreed on the circlip, I have cheapo ones for random angles etc but my ‘best’ ones are facom which are a different class!View attachment 61029View attachment 61030

1- 6" & 1- 8"?

 

[DaveDCB]

Had the black bahco years, red one toolstation special - no obvious difference really. Tested the red one on a 1”bsp fitting with a bar on it - still in one piece