Rothenberger 80000 Monoblock Tap Spanner Set

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Once you have removed the old, faulty tap and have your new mixer tap ready to be installed, it’s a case of putting it in place and securing it by following the steps you took to remove the mixer tap, but in reverse. Fit horseshoe rubber and plate over the threaded rods under the sink and screw on the nuts and tighten with a box spanner. If you are redecorating your bathroom or kitchen and installing a mixer tap where there has not been one before, follow the instructions beneath. You will need either 8mm or 10mm feed pipes and special tap connectors to install the mixer tap.

Though fitting a full bathroom suite is a job you’ll want to get a professional in to do, if you’ve got a bit of DIY and plumbing experience, then fitting a mixer tap to the basin in your bathroom is a job you can do relatively easily.

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When selecting the style of your sink you have several options to consider. Sinks are available as single bowls or double bowls, or even a double bowl with a central half sink. If you are installing a new kitchen sink, remember that it will be heavily used so consider a design that works for your home. When it comes to inbuilt drainage space you might want to consider opting for a stainless steel sink, but if you are more focused on design, a ceramic or graphite sink could work better with your décor and integrate seamlessly with the worktops. Once you have chosen the material and style of your sink the next step is to choose the taps that will go with it. Just like sinks, taps are available in different styles, materials and sizes. If you are thinking of installing a mixer tap with your sink you will need to consider whether your water pressure is adequate as they need a higher pressure to operate properly. Choosing the right tap size is also important with smaller taps working well for small sinks and larger taps for bigger sinks. The types of taps that are widely available are: Locate the tap hole in your basin from which you previously removed the old tap. The tap tails and fixing studs should be lowered down into the hole. Also make sure the tap is perpendicular to the rim of the basin. Take the flexible tap tails that came with your new tap and screw them into the main tap body. Gently tighten then up.

Before actually removing or replacing any part of your water system it’s advisable to first turn the water off and drain down the system if you can. When fitting a new kitchen or bathroom, you’ll want to choose taps and sinks that go well together. Before shopping, remember to measure the space that you have available and take this with you. In some bathrooms and kitchens there just is not enough space to install a basin that is very deep or very wide, so you will have to keep this in mind. There are many different sink designs and materials to choose from, and it can be hard to make the right decision, so we’ve created the following guide to help you choose. Firstly, when choosing a sink there are different materials you can choose from. Place the tap over the hole in the basin or countertop (make sure it is at a 90-degree angle to the basin rim) and lower the flexible tap tails and fixing studs through the hole.The nut sizes vary on different taps, so a monobloc tap spanner set between 8 – 13mm will do the job. To make the process as easy as possible for you, we’ve collated all the relevant information you’ll need. See the headings below!

Start by removing your old mixer tap using the steps outline above and wiping down the area to make sure it is clean from any debris. Then tighten the nuts on the threaded bar using a box spanner. A box spanner is great for places where there is less space (such as underneath sinks) and looks like a long open tube with a nut shaped hole at the end. Start to loosen the nut where the tap joins the water pipe using an open-ended spanner. Hold the tap to keep it stable and to stop it twisting at the same time. Make sure the nut is unscrewed completely to free the pipe from the water connection. If you have flexible hose connections, you will need to loosen the nuts where they are fastened to the mains water pipe connections or isolator valves.Now that the tap is fixed in place you can connect the pipework. Use speedfit fittings or standard fittings of the right size to connect the water supply to the feed pipes. Ensure that fittings are tightened up securely. Learning how to change bath taps is quite a bit different and can be a lot harder! How to Change a Kitchen Tap How to Remove a Kitchen Tap Hoses are pre-fitted to mixer taps. If not, screw the hoses into the tap base carefully, tightening by hand only. Follow the instructions which come with the tap. Feed the mains connection ends through the location hole - be careful with the sharp edges on stainless steel sinks and make sure any seals, gaskets, washers and studs are pre-fitted and located according the instruction’s steps.