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ceramic sinks and hard to remove taps?
Discuss ceramic sinks and hard to remove taps? in the Plumbing Forum at Plumbers Forums; any tips? its not a monobloc and it is quite ancient so i have no doubt it will be a bugger to loosen the nut to remove the tap. ive ...-
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ceramic sinks and hard to remove taps?
any tips? its not a monobloc and it is quite ancient so i have no doubt it will be a bugger to loosen the nut to remove the tap.
ive always had trouble with old taps on ceramic sinks so does anyone have any tips for safe trouble free removal?
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Re: ceramic sinks and hard to remove taps?
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Re: ceramic sinks and hard to remove taps?
having sliced myself up in the past when the sink shatters,I dont try too hard when the nut is siezed, I just advise the customer to replace the sink/basin as a load of stiches in your arms isnt worth it.
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Re: ceramic sinks and hard to remove taps?
thanks guys, i will take a look and see whats what, ive got one of those spanners that are forked but might give the socket type a go.
i will just tell the lady there is a chance her nice sink might end up in small pieces if it looks like it will be a bugger.
knowing my luck it will probably be a mint royal daulton antique sink with a crusty old tap firmly welded in place.Last edited by that bloke.; 14-11-2010 at 09:45 PM.
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