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    Backnut Socket Question???

    Thanks for that...I have the double ended box spanners, and although they work, they feel sort of cheap and nasty compared to sockets lol
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    Very general question about working on gas pipes...

    Thanks for that, much appreciated...I sort of assumed that would be how it was done, but wasn't sure... In my case, the chap doing the work spent a bit of time going back and forth to the meter cupboard outside so I am guessing that's where he purged from...
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    Very general question about working on gas pipes...

    A while before Christmas, we ended up needing the gas pipe feeding our gas hob moving a couple of inches to allow a new oven to slide in properly underneath.. I managed to find a local Gas Safe plumber to come out and do the job for a reasonable price. He explained in general terms what he...
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    Backnut Socket Question???

    Had to change a couple of monoblock taps a while ago and struggled to do the job untill I bought a set of cheap box spanners.. Although the spanners worked, I would prefer to use sockets where possible. I have now found some 80mm deep reach sockets on line and I am wondering if they would be...
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    Tool Bags

    It depends on what tools you carry in your "hot works tool tote" ...I am not a professional plumber, but was lucky enough to win a Veto bag a couple of years ago...Out standing quality, but £180 would be hard to stomach for a tool bag..
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    Deep Reach Sockets For Taps?

    Yeah, I think that's the route I am going to go down.. I was hoping to find 1/4" drive sockets that were deeper than the usual 50mm, but it looks like that is the standard size for 1/4" drive deep sockets..
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    Deep Reach Sockets For Taps?

    Looking to buy some Extra Deep Sockets for use on taps instead of box spanners..The fixing bolts on the taps in my house are 8mm and 10mm, so I was wondering what are the other common sizes? Trying to decided whether to buy a full set of if I only really need a couple?
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    What "key" for this main stopcock?

    That might very well be the simplest solution...
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    Need information About Bender Guides Please?

    Thanks Gents, As this is not for my livelihood, I can't really justify £70 or £80 on a brand new one, but at the same time I am trying to avoid the very cheap Chinese crap sold on line.. Any thoughts on a new in box Record 218M for £45 delivered? It was advertised as an Irwin Record 218M...
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    What "key" for this main stopcock?

    Yes, but the chamber is so deep, it means lying down on the lawn to reach it, which I am trying to avoid in future... 1578249384 Shaun , Robert, thanks for those recommendations...providing they are compatible with the fitting, they are exactly the sort of thing I am after.... Regards, Peter
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    What "key" for this main stopcock?

    After fixing a mixer tap in the kitchen and struggling with stockcock under the sink, it occured to me that I did not know where the main external stop valve for my property was. After having a look around today, I have found it just over the boundary in next doors garden and when I lifted the...
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    Need information About Bender Guides Please?

    Cheers Gents...I am not a plumber but over the years have dabbled doing pipe work on various DIY projects with some degree of success. However I have never tried bending piping but would love to give it ago even if only with 15mm...
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    Need information About Bender Guides Please?

    Just looking at various 22/15mm secondhand benders and notice many come without guides. Are guides generally interchangeable between different brands or are they specific to a particular brand/model? In use, is there any difference between alloy and steel guides ie is one type considered...
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    Question on plumbing spanner

    For gripping the body of a T compression fitting, what about an appropriately sized and correctly adjusted set of mole grips?
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