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Post by dcoxplumbing on Mar 22, 2016 17:23:46 GMT
Anyone got any tips for undoing the wingnuts/bolts when they seize to remove a cistern? Usually caused by the captive head not being held still (because the bracket has rusted) and turning with the wingnut. Had to try and get a junior hacksaw blade in between the wingnut and pan to cut through the bolt but it's a pig of a job due to lack of space.
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Post by battle1066 on Mar 22, 2016 17:57:23 GMT
Anyone got any tips for undoing the wingnuts/bolts when they seize to remove a cistern? Usually caused by the captive head not being held still (because the bracket has rusted) and turning with the wingnut. Had to try and get a junior hacksaw blade in between the wingnut and pan to cut through the bolt but it's a pig of a job due to lack of space. I've used a set similar to this a few times when it's been a nut not wing nuts www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16-Piece-Pass-Thru-Socket-And-Ratcheting-Set-CHA39100-Brand-New-/181656972043?hash=item2a4b996b0b:g:rdkAAOSwBahUz7HTbasically the bolt passes through the the socket and ratchet and the socket fits on to the nut - then I vice grip the bolt which has passed though the ratchet and just work it loose. |
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Post by tomplum on Mar 22, 2016 18:34:25 GMT
here's one I struggled with GRRRRRR |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 22, 2016 19:28:54 GMT
Good job Tom
Do you silicone the runner washer to the base of the pan inside the cistern?
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 22, 2016 20:00:50 GMT
I've had the angle grinder out before, hacksaw etc.
I've got a Multitool now, the Fein one, 18v, quite good.
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Post by battle1066 on Mar 22, 2016 20:18:49 GMT
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Post by tomplum on Mar 22, 2016 20:22:17 GMT
I always use a bit of silicone on ceramic cisterns, there's always a flaw in ceramic castings to catch you out,  |
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Post by pipeslice on Mar 23, 2016 11:39:00 GMT
I use one of these with a good quality Hilti blade fitted , this mini recip saw has got me out of the shit many times , great tool for getting in tight spots......  Attachment Deleted |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 23, 2016 18:27:36 GMT
I've got the same one
Good tool
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Post by dcoxplumbing on Mar 23, 2016 22:05:32 GMT
here's one I struggled with GRRRRRRNot seen that vid - thanks. So you managed to slide the cistern off once you'd cut through one of the bolts? - I'll try that next time. It's always pleasant kneeling or lying in that special sweet spot next to a toilet while you saw through a rusty bolt! Good tip using folded paper behind the bolt heads to keep them in place too. |
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Post by tomplum on Mar 23, 2016 22:21:19 GMT
good tips are what we are all about dcoxplumbing, sharing is caring, |
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