Fixed basin wrench vs adjustables - Plumbing Forum | Plumbers Forums

bbb · 16-02-2008

When installing a new set of taps on to an existing basin which tool do you use for the job?

Fixed basin wrench or adjustable basin wrench??

I use adjustables, but this is mainly because in all my years I have never found a fixed basin wrench that actually fits, or isnt too bulky to fit.

Im interested to hear what others use...

Lee · 17-02-2008

I use both. dependant on access and which back nuts are fitted plastic or metal.

**ProffesorPlumb** · 17-02-2008

Both are good, but depending on the situation of course

ViSaGe · 26-05-2008

I have 3sets of basin wrenches one I hammered the opening a little to reduce size to allow for varying nut sizes on flexi hoses and tap connectors. Wish they would bring out flexi hoses with wing nut like connectors like on filling loops!

26-05-2008

they should never of brought them out in the first place.
the only people that use flexi tap connectors on gravity feeds are cc, ccc, and fast trackers that can't bend copper pipe.

**uug197h** · 26-05-2008

I use adjustable's or box spanners, as for flexi's each to there own but they are supplied with a lot of mono block taps so are becoming standard,

26-05-2008

do agree uug197h as you say they are becoming more common

try and get any modern quality gravity taps now days is beginning to get a joke.

ViSaGe · 26-05-2008

flexi hose have their place plus I only use full bore. However I agree I would prefer to pipe using pipe bender as flow is always better.

Londonluke · 19-06-2008

I am on a fast learning curve (too fast !!)
i too find Flexi a good idea but on gravity systems they really kill the flow.
"AJS HEATING" Can you tell me more about your opinions on flexis?

Cheers

19-06-2008

flexis ok in the right places. trouble is people are using them cause they are getting lazy or as an easy way out.
yrs ago you wouldn't see a flexi on a wc, looks so ugly.
i've seen them used on radiators, under floorboards etc.

as said before hopeless on gravity flows.

what ever happened to the good old copper pipe and tap connector under the basin's
you give them that exercise to do now days with a bender and lenght of pipe their be scratching their heads.