HOW TO FIX AND TIGHTEN KITCHEN TAP

[@plumberparts]

Let me know if you want more focused subject videos...happy to do them! Also, let me know if you like hearing a 90's metal song about taps...

[@richardhodgson7443]

Brilliant as usual, thanks. Please can you do more focussed ones such as pipe work first / second fix pleeeeeeese 😋

[@sergiucostea526]

More focused ones ,basic plumbing would be grate 👍👍👍

[@aqualkhaira7022]

Could you do a full vid on a high raised shower tray with old style open gravity fed thermo static shower 1990s 5ft cylinder on first floor main tank and feed expansion in loft with ceramic tiles on plasterboard hollow wall with wooden battens to be converted. to an exposed gravity fed thermostatic showervalve system in matt black with porcelain tiles in gloss marble effect 60x30 8ml tiles on best backer board of your choice also to replace x1 back to wall toilet and one floor standing cabinet with minamilist sink + mono mixer tap in black tap with x1 rad to a towel rad in black . Would very much appreciate it James if your able to do this would help me out a great deal and others in same situation 👍

[@Buddy-v4e]

Just fixing a loose tap issue for a client. Your video demo is all well and good in a new kitchen without waste and other plumbing all installed. Maybe show the cheap set of tube spanners that go up and over the rod vertically for when the space is not so easy to access

[@bonypp]

Great video for new wanna be plumbers like me . Thank u so much

[@robnanco9250]

In a jam u can loosen the threaded rod a few turns, wind brass nuts up tight by hand and finish off tightening up by winding rod back in with flat headed screwdriver.

[@leahaf808]

Thanks for making basic videos for us scrubs, we do appreciate it ❤️

[@sammylong841]

This was a lifesaver! My kitchen sink tap was becoming loose at the top. I had this exact set up however with only the one metal rod & nut. I had no tools so I used my small hands & strong fingers to tighten the nut. Worth the pain hahah

[@plumberparts]

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[@grahamallen3941]

Hi James, After watching your video about sorting out a leaking mixer tap I was confident of having ago and getting it right. The tap was slightly different I unscrewed the round cold bit, unscrewed the small screw,slid the tap off and removed the little brass clip. Then it was just a matter of undoing the brass unit. Whoever put it in did not mean for it to come out...ever!! I’ve now got to change the whole tap as it will not budge.!! Thanks for a great video, I’m a new subscriber! Graham👍

[@craig2360]

Another excellent video James, I am currently retraining in plumbing and at the age of 41 it's nice to see a video to go along with the course work so thank you.

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[@tonypybus8003]

Great video as usual James . Whilst a little simple for me well done for doing the more elementary stuff for those less talented. Glad to see even professionals have difficulties with using an adjustable in tight areas. Looking forward to the under cupboard pipework set up - I expect I will take it up as I do my kitchen refit. Really enjoying the Ale Army Massive!! For those who don't know it is a group of people (some plumbers and non trades)having a laugh over a beer ( or whatever your tipple is) discussing the world the universe and everything. In addition you can get on the spot advice on a project on top of which you get to influence what videos are coming and to choose the music that James puts fun lyrics to. The minor fee is a pittance for all the advice, laughs and interactions with a great bunch of people. Sign up know - you won't regret it!! Well done James - Hold Tight!!

[@aqualkhaira7022]

Just like to say a massive thanks for taking the time and effort for making all these great vids absolutely full of great , useful information for us determined give it a go diy'ers. I have been watching all your vids since past 3yrs and they all have helped me out of problematic plumbing situations. Absolutely GREAT! Hold Tight ! Lol Many thanks keep the vids Coming. P.s. if possible could you do a vid on how to replace an high raised shower tray to an minimalist shower tray with waste trap flow System included. 👍

[@incorrect1844]

Only watching coz of the banter :)

[@plumberparts]

Haha!

[@MJ-ce6tv]

I took the plunge and got the Nerrad Tapex kit. Bloody expensive but a very useful tool. Good video 👍🏻

[@afzulali7695]

Brilliant content been a fan for a very long time. Could you show how you would do the pipe work to connect a washing machine and dish washer to your new method of under sink pipe work. Could you do a waste pipe work video for sink, washing machine and dish washer all in line.

[@jessicapeck1061]

Am I fitting a kitchen? No. Do I need to tighten my kitchen sink tap? No. Am I going to anything with a tap or a kitchen? No. Am I still watching this cos I find this guy entertaining and informative? Yes. Actually, your videos helped me plumb and install an entire bathroom. First time soldering pipes and such. It was a great learning experience and your happy attitude really helped when I got to a stressful bit. Will be forever grateful and will probably watch your videos forever more. Who knows, I may tackle the kitchen next lol

[@pb4012]

Thanks for the video. How do you stop the bolt from loosening in the tap whilst you tighten the nut. I have plumber tap tools but no matter how tightly I screw in the bolt, when I tighten the nut to bolt works loose. Any tips? Thsnsk

[@MrHandeln]

Nice videos James, is actually helping me a lot through out my course. Cheers mate

[@royeyles2733]

Great vid clip thanks mate, learn't a lot.

[@davidoshea1536]

Great video bud 👊. Looking forward to the next one 🌟

[@kurluk04]

“And im not going to use tap spanners” oh god the memories 😂 I also hate silicone being used on sink waste - plumbers mait all the way for me 👍

[@harj-spp8547]

I have this exact problem and the tap has been loose for months as the basins depth and size impedes the use of spanner, and no one I know has the tube spanner I could borrow. My question though is, could I not hacksaw those threaded bars short enough to fit but also allow me to use a car socket set, which I have? Is there some future issue I may face I If shorten the lenght of threaded bars? Thanks

[@SuperMatt1969]

exactley what I needed to tighten my mixer. thunmbs up and sub :)

[@pip5461]

Why didn't you use a ring spanner...? I have a Grohe Essence pull out dual spray fitment, still in the box. Any suggestions on fitting would be appreciated. apart from "get a plumber" ... :)

[@plumbingheatingandgas8545]

Thanks james i have been following your channel for very long time great stuff it helped me alot with my level 2 plumbing course which is finished now any recommendations what should i do next should I do level 3 or gas safe many thanks and hold tight😂

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

My first year level2 has been fucked by the lock down. And struggling to find a job 😒😒😒

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

If you're not working HOLD TIGHT onto your £3000 plus for your Gas Safe. I got screwed by the lock down but before that trying to get an adult apprenticeship or plumbers mate job. Looks like a tough time ahead

[@plumbingheatingandgas8545]

@@paul_my_plumbs_uk thanks mate

[@smangel3222]

Thanks for vido. The thing is these taps after a while always come loose again and no matter how many times one tightens the nuts, they never stay firm for very long. Any suggestions?

[@liquidstar9]

thanks bradley cooper!

[@adzyk6197]

I love your video's bro.. thank you .. And u proper make me giggle!!!!

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[@thorin4510]

Great video, but would advise getting the dedicated tool. Unfortunately standard sink pipe works are not that clean and managed to do with standard small spanner but a video of me doing would have had a lot of bleeps.

[@GrahamS67]

Just ordered a tap tube spanner😁

[@benb8539]

If you are fitting a new sink, fit the tap and waste outlet Before you put the sink in place, then all you do is fasten the sink down to the opening in the worktop and connect the supply and waste.

[@proudhouse4916]

Great informative video and made me really laugh 😂 🤧

[@martsec9330]

Brilliant video. Thank you

[@Jaymo_the_monkey]

Love the vids but one tech question if I may? 1” brass elbow on a spigot- need to ‘time’ it to be at a particular angle. Would you use a combination of fibre washers or/ and, PTFE? Cheers in advance

[@iandavies7168]

Installing a taller monoblock / spray / Flexi tap (into a flimsy stainless sink) so will need a brace under for stability. You mention the plastic one but do the metal haefel (is it?) type ones that fix to the carcass actually work or are they just a waste of ano tenner? Anyone used one?

[@TimesWithJames]

This is my vlog channel BTW!

[@ianbird6997]

Nice one James 😎😎😎😎😎

[@gegwen7440]

A set of cheap tube spanners can be bought at many outlets like Wilko / B&M / Home Bargains for a couple of quid & a proper tap spanner is not that expensive at Screwfix (budget item)

[@Ian-gw2vx]

Well I have the same set up on my kitchen sink but for the life of me I cannot get anything near it to tighten that sodding screw as it has worked it's way loose over the years. It's physically impossible without taking the whole sink unit apart. I have tried with long nosed plyers and a spanner with no way of getting a purchase. Is there a hack to get round this please ?

[@jcb8014]

Brilliant entertaining and informative , don't show the carcase to Ikea they will be selling them in their deluxe kitchens

[@edrayment1765]

Great video, cheers.

[@thedddemon]

Thank you Sir!

[@peter-gn8ey]

if you put some tap spanners in your amazon store I'll order a set. the few times i have to go under the sink I always think to myself I should order some then never bother.

[@Stop..carry-on]

Thats a nice easy sink and tap😂 you need a deep double bowl sink in a single cabinet with a tall stupid tap that will not stand up on its own haha 😂

[@lapinchiloca]

I just subscribed because of the heavy metal fiasco 😂😂

[@plumberparts]

That’s what it’s all about mate!

[@12thManCricket]

Thanks buddy

[@brokenswisswatch]

I’m just here for the singing !🤣

[@TheStevenWhiting]

What about installing taps that have the weight system? So you can pull the tape out, swish around then it gets pulled back into the tap holder? We have one but the weight system isn't working properly.

[@paulillingworth7142]

Move the weight to before it's natural bend, add another weight and check the weight doesn't foul on the rail on the back of the cab near the back panel cut out

[@bobbelsekwol]

I'm not sure about putting both nuts in.

[@sephirothsoul999]

I put both in, now I've got much bigger problems!

[@galaxydave69]

Nerrad have a tap spanner set pricey but man it's got me out of some tough jobs

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

Nerrad tapex kit 😍😍😍

[@galaxydave69]

@@paul_my_plumbs_uk that's the one

[@BODGE71]

Why put the panel for the pipes on the side of the carcass? If you fit it to the back of the carcass you can put a shelf in with a cut-out at the back for the pipes - nice neat pipework and a large useful shelf. :-)

[@paulillingworth7142]

Save working in the cupboard.. 1 fit waste, oflow and trap to sink 2 fit tap to sink 3 fit sink to worktop

[@fazerstorm-oap]

But doing it this ways covers the normal situation..... Replacing the taps to an existing sink!

[@derekt7606]

Help. I have a problem, brand new house with a combi boiler, thermostat upstairs and down. When I have the upstairs stat on and the downstairs stat off the radiators upstairs get hot and six out of eight downstairs radiators also get very warm. The plumber has changed out a valve but is now scratching his head. They are thinking they may change the TRV’s from bi-directional to not being bi-directional if that makes sense. My thoughts were that may stop the problem but not the cause. Does anyone have any suggestions.

[@SHEZZAMAN1996]

Only thing I can think of is the downstairs 6 radiators that get hot have been teed into the upstairs zone instead of being kept separate.

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Which British man r you? While doing by ur self how to hold firm faucet in place while tightening?

[@honorabilis1]

how to tighten that 6:54 mine is right in the corner between sink bowl and cabinet wall that spanner would not fit nor will my hand

[@Howie57]

I've always thought the overflow should have a separate pipe outlet, if the u bend is blocked you'll get a flood

[@ApplianceGuy]

Amazing👍❤️

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[@Andrew-hx6lm]

Lovez it! Cracking my @$$ off!

[@thecitysurfer]

First tutorial for Plumberparts Apprenticeship

[@lesterbathrooms3948]

Great Stuff! If only my channel has 0.01% of the success of yours! Bless you and your family. ❤️

[@C4sp3r123]

Why do sinks have a rubber square stuck to the bottom of them? Never known why, James or anyone else know? It can be seen at 10:18

[@paulillingworth7142]

Sound deadening

[@estherhill401]

Centre sink spout is loose and could come away being careful

[@hihihiesme]

Mate i put one on for a customer yesterday and the sweat was pissing off me. Not fun

[@Howie57]

If the flexible hot/cold only need to be finger tight, why is there a hex on them???, surely that'll entice people to use a spanner.

[@fredthomas774]

Use a mono block kit

[@starbright1458]

Funny 😂

[@wolverineqtg976]

And I thought I was a heretic by using LSX on my vents

[@UberAlphaSirus]

James, your doing it wrong. Weld up some 1/4" or 5/8" drives to a couple of sets of mono block tube drivers. And get the impact gun out. No messing about.

[@R3dp055um]

God, I hate those pullman style faucets with the one lever. Give me the old style with two taps every time.

[@davepusey]

Surely it would have been much easier to do all of that before installing the sink into the counter top.

[@plumberparts]

Yes...but it’s about tightening a tap and most will have to tackle that with the sink in position. Cheers for the comment!

[@hihihiesme]

Theres always one 😂🙄

[@kevj1964]

James i reckon you're losing the plot , keep it up . love your videos :-)

[@waheedjalali1618]

Box spanner would have been better And easier

[@paul_my_plumbs_uk]

£150 nerrad tapex kit for me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AgtX999]

Admiral Akbar - Its a trap

[@ivanr5315]

Meaow!

[@stonecold2653]

PLEASE can you do a video about how to stop bath/sink taps from becoming loose over time and rotating. I believe there is special non rotate washers on the market.

[@davezeraschi7936]

#alearmy #fucktheagenda get signing up people 3 quid a month - get on it!!

[@thomasjohnston5679]

Its great to see videos like this on youtube - maybe its something we should consider on our site at www.plumbercoleraine.com - do you think it would help to start a youtube channel or just publish on the site itself? TIA

[@dekosobby]

Disgusting sewer tap sink