tools recommend for tmv's

[Cheech]

Hi i am looking for anyone's advice on handy tools for fitting tmv's under baths. the only tools i have atm is my grips shifter and basin key. i was wondering if anyone knew of any good tools for getting into the fittings. like i have heard you can get a spanner that will tighten 15mm on one side and 22 on the other.sorry this is more of a plumbing question but this is the only place a i could post.

 

[dontknowitall]

Good adjustable spanners are made by Bahco and cost from £20 or so upwards.

The spanner you're thinking of is called Jaw Dropper and they cost around £45 upwards.

 

[REDSAW]

or you could go for the monument one for £20

 

[Cheech]

ah thanks dontknowitall yeah thats what i had in mind anything that will make fitting them a little easier will be a god send. Whats the monument one REDSAW ? do you have a link i could see what it is ?

 

[REDSAW]

i use one of these,
MONUMENT 345V ADJUSTABLE JAWS BASIN WRENCH | eBay
one of these,
Silverline 656636 Tap Back Nut Box Spanner 27mm / 32mm | eBay
and one of these on a ratchet drive and extension for the tough ones by forst removing the tap connector.
SNAPON TOOLS 3/8 DRIVE 12PT SAE DEEP WELL SOCKET SF241 3/4" | eBay

 

[mikegas]

anyone own this? Pipe - Benders, Cutters & Accessories

 

[mutley racers]

Am not sure about those adjustable basin wrenches. I seem to find that, the old school crows foot for £2.50 does the best job

 

[REDSAW]

Am not sure about those adjustable basin wrenches. I seem to find that, the old school crows foot for £2.50 does the best job

a bit bulky on some apps' and leverage in tight spaces harder some times.

 

[stevetheplumber]

when i have to fit tmvs to baths i always fit them along the side rather than under the taps
when i first fix for baths i never put the tails up under the taps always along the side 50mm in from edge then when fitting a new bath i fit pipe to the far tap before you lay the bath down then connect where you can get to it