I replaced the taps on the bath a few months ago, and happened to take the cover off the other day (hence the effloresence thread)While it was off, I checked for leaks on the flexi tap tails, andlo and behold, despite seeming ok when they were fitted, they've developed a distinct "moistness" about them (with a plastic carton underneath, i'm getting about a dessertspoon per day, possibly a little less).Now perhaps a question someone will have a really obvious and do-able answer to...How the f*ck do you get to them to get them tight ?* I have a basin wrench - it's a little too large one end, so i've been able to pad out one side to make it a good tight fit (did this the first time around and didn't remove it)(i.e. )* I can **just** get it onto the furthest tap by a combination of manouvering the wrench into rough position by going under the bath waste, then getting it onto the flexi-tail nut down the side of the bath* I have _no_ room whatsoever to put any purchase on to tighten the nut (about 3" in total) - just enough to hold the wrench in place without dropping it - the bath is hard up against the wall, the taps are centrally fitted, and the overflow waste and pipework heavily restrict access* even if I could get to it, there's no way I could even wrap it in PTFE tape due to the restricted accessEven with an "extended" (somehow) basin wrench, I don't think i'd be able to get a swing on it without dismantling the waste pipework :-(Anyone able to offer any suggestions, other than leave the plastic carton in place and empty it every couple of months ?TIA :-/ (getting seriously stressed with DIY)

In message , Colin Wilson writesYes, it's one of those contortionist jobs that gets me cursing too, I use something similar to this:'s a bit like a stilson, in that it locks onto the nut as you tighten it, so you can get it at an angle where you do have some purchase, that business end swivels and the tommy bar slides too which gives you more options for positioning. Then I'll tighten it by locking on to the tommy bar with a pair of mole grips.

How the hell (bath tails / leak)...

Aug 28, 2007 24 Replies

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bof 18 years ago

In message , Colin Wilson writes

My method for eliminating condensation / sourcing slow leaks is to tie a small piece of bog roll around the pipe just below where I suspect the leak, if the paper gets damp and the pipe below stays dry you can suspect the connection above.

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Appelation Controlee 18 years ago

---------------8>< ... the shower is only really hand-held these days to wash your hair.

Really? What about de-sudsing your nethers?

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Colin Wilson 18 years ago

I use the missus :-p

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Owain 18 years ago

And does she expect the favour reciprocated?

Owain

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Colin Wilson 18 years ago

Not after 14 years of marriage :-p

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