Plumbing ............ clutching at straws

[John Brown]

The brand is todays tools, they also do some nice wide jawed spanners.

https://directplumbingsupplies.com/...C1DLw6m4jymmbhDZjD-tUCH0I1kMz5dNRvWXWdIY4YMXW

And everyone should own a pair of these if they do any pipework using compression fittings

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Todays-Tools-Compression-Fitting-Spanner/dp/B015RNGHCE

I have a pair of those. Only used two or three times, but invaluable.

 

[Bingy man]

They look nice! I might have to spring for some for work….

As to tricky taps, I would have been impressed if you could have accessed the one in my last house when it came loose. It was halfway down the bath. Actually quite handy having them there for not having to move the fixed shower screen when bathing the kids but when it came loose I was cursing. I eventually conceded to taking the bath out. I think I only failed to reseal it sufficiently once…..

I’ve always enjoyed challenges and I don’t like to be beaten. I usually go with - the original fitter managed it - trick is to work out how

 

[Nail]

In that case I suspect before the bath was in. No other way.

 

[Bingy man]

Found a few picks of job in question- the red marks were the original tap positions, the new plywood was because there was nothing behind to seal the bath to . Had to let it dry out for several days . The pic shows the new bath jammed into position so I called it a day and went home . got it sorted next day ..

 

[Robbo3]

It's not only not being able to get into small spaces it's the body seizing up & cramping plus not having the same strength especially if the position is uncomfortable.
Not the same as bath taps, but I knew I had to replace a pair of kitchen pillar taps so I added a faucet wrench to my last Temu order. What a godsend it proved to be especially at less than £3.
Not particularly strong but once the nuts were loosened it made easy work of removal & replacement because the angle of attack is right.
- https://www.temu.com/uk/5-in-1-fauc...m-plumbing-repair-tool-g-601099523479735.html

 

[MikeJhn]

Made my own compression fitting spanner from an old forged ring spanner and an angle grinder, supposed to be a temporary fix about twenty years ago, but I still have it.