Monobloc tails

[Bernieams]

Just bought an Instinct Chi monobloc basin tap. The M12 tails fit to the block approx 50mm inside the base. My question is - Do I need to strip down the tap in order to fit the tails due to the very limited access for spanner? Is there a special tool that I need? Any help much appreciated.

 

[Whyme]

Just bought an Instinct Chi monobloc basin tap. The M12 tails fit to the block approx 50mm inside the base. My question is - Do I need to strip down the tap in order to fit the tails due to the very limited access for spanner? Is there a special tool that I need? Any help much appreciated.

you shoulndt really tighten the tails with a spanner, hand tight is best believe it or not. better to fit them to the tap first then when you put them through the basin hole push one nut through at a time. normally a bit tight but should fit.

 

[jonnyswamp]

Don't know about your particular tap, but there should be an "o"ring just below the thread on the tail which makes a seal against the housing you screw it in to and doesn't need to be dogged up, hand tight is usually enough
HOWEVER, this has been my experience and may not be OK for your taps
Can you fit the tails and temporarily connect them up to a mains water source before you fit them to the sink/workptop? turn on water, but leave tap turned off and check for drips/leaks

 

[glenno1]

Know the taps you mean where the tail goes up into the body,but ye hand tight is enough

 

[Bernieams]

Many thanks for the prompt replies. Looks like hand tight is the answer and willtest for leaks before fitting to basin as suggested by jonnyswamp.
Thanks again

 

[AWheating]

alittle spit and hand tight the tails. Use a box spanner to fix the tap to the basin is space is limited for a normal spanner.

 

[tom609]

alittle spit and hand tight the tails. Use a box spanner to fix the tap to the basin is space is limited for a normal spanner.

I use silicone grease saves it ripping the '0' ring to bits if you aint got grease try ky jelly:8:

 

[jonnyswamp]

I use silicone grease saves it ripping the '0' ring to bits if you aint got grease try ky jelly:8:

You keep KY jelly in your tool box?
I keep mine in the bedside cabinet

 

[tom609]

You keep KY jelly in your tool box?
I keep mine in the bedside cabinet

Ha ha no i said i use silicone grease i just gave a usefull alternative

 

[Gas]

Always handy having some in your toolbox though, just in case you come across a GILF, be prepared or say bye bye to your frenulum.

 

[stevetheplumber]

we use ky on the door handles it stops the kids barging in