"Open" Backnut Spanner

[velorucion]

Hi there!

We've got a kitchen tap with a big backnut that keeps on getting loose.

As it is already installed, our plumber had the tool in the pictures to tighten it. He said it came with a tap that he'd ordered.

Anyone would know where to find such a tool?

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[ShaunCorbs]

TBH you could make that / have a local fab shop bend something

Never see anything like that myself

 

[Best]

Photo of backnut in situ below sink would be good.

 

[gmartine]

basin wrench would do wouldn't it?

 

[townfanjon]

Cant be that good if it keeps coming loose lol

 

[Welder]

Hi there!

We've got a kitchen tap with a big backnut that keeps on getting loose.

As it is already installed, our plumber had the tool in the pictures to tighten it. He said it came with a tap that he'd ordered.

Anyone would know where to find such a tool?

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Personally I'd use an appropriatly sized deep socket. 100% success guaranteed.

 

[king of pipes]

Basin wrench job done

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Personally I'd use an appropriatly sized deep socket. 100% success guaranteed.

cant mono tails in the way

 

[Welder]

cant mono tails in the way

? Not sure what you mean Shaun ?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

? Not sure what you mean Shaun ?

cant use a socket as the connections from the tap are still on

 

[Welder]

cant use a socket as the connections from the tap are still on

If you mean the 35mm big nut job then yes - quite right. For monos those with a C clamp I still use(d) a deep thin walled socket no matter whether they rigid or flexi.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

If you mean the 35mm big nut job then yes - quite right. For monos those with a C clamp I still use(d) a deep thin walled socket no matter whether they rigid or flexi.

never seen a horse shoe nut being 3" dia

 

[Welder]

never seen a horse shoe nut being 3" dia

Clot
I don't know whether Metric has reached Wales yet Shaun, but heads up anyhow. 35mm is def not 3.5inches. Except, that is, if your telling your 'significant other'

 

[velorucion]

Hello everyone and thank you for all your responses!

I managed to get hold of one after all from Franke, the part number is 133.0503.819 and you can get it from Central Services.

The tool makes it much easier to tighten the nut without removing the flexible hoses, especially in very tight places (our worktop is a one-piece integral unit).

Once again, thank you all!

KP

 

[rpm]

You sure about that part number? It`s not bringing anything up at Franke or Central Services.

 

[velorucion]

Yes, I'm pretty sure. You'd have to call them, it's not on their website I'm afraid...

The number is 01782 599 258

 

[rpm]

Thanks, any chance of a photo of this thing?