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by Racer_Rob
Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:47 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Finding replacement basin tap back nut
Replies: 2
Views: 1291

Re: Finding replacement basin tap back nut

Hi stoneyboy,

I did as you suggested, bought a different brand and it fits correctly! Thanks for the advice.

Rob
by Racer_Rob
Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Finding replacement basin tap back nut
Replies: 2
Views: 1291

Finding replacement basin tap back nut

I had a spinning basin tap so tried tightening the ancient plastic back nut which disintegrated. I ordered a brass replacement. The thread engages but binds up after 2 full turns. If I flip the nut and thread it on the wrong way round the same happens. This makes me think the thread form is correct ...
by Racer_Rob
Wed Jan 12, 2022 6:00 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Positioning outside tap isolation valve
Replies: 2
Views: 1572

Re: Positioning outside tap isolation valve

Hi stoneyboy,
Thank you for the feedback, I'll give it some thought.
by Racer_Rob
Fri Jan 07, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Positioning outside tap isolation valve
Replies: 2
Views: 1572

Positioning outside tap isolation valve

The attached image shows under the kitchen sink and the neighboring compartment, where the washing machine will live. The isolation valve in the right side of the images goes to an outside tap, this will be hidden behind the washing machine. I wondered if there's a better way this could be arranged ...
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