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Post by boydell on Aug 30, 2021 11:37:05 GMT
Hello All,
Like Uncle Tom (I hope that is not offensive) I am retired these days, and wonder if anybody can help?
My Bristan VAL DSM C CD kitchen mixer tap has a small philips (ph1 or ph2 size, retaining screw - not sure which) at the rear and base of the spout in place of a grub screw.
My problem is, there is not enough room (less than 2cm) to get at it without some sort of offset screwdriver.
Does anybody know of a source short of taking the complete tap out to get at the "O" rings?
regards,
boydell.
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Aug 30, 2021 12:15:19 GMT
Small socket set
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Post by dickpuller on Aug 30, 2021 13:20:07 GMT
Would a small 6mm screwdriver bit not get in there?
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Post by pb on Aug 30, 2021 14:00:41 GMT
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Post by tomplum on Aug 30, 2021 17:53:44 GMT
hello boydell and welcome to the brew cabin and, no I'm not offended by being called Uncle Tom, My nieces and nephews do it all the time, Actually it might be a good name if I ever fancied changing the , Brew cabin to uncle Toms cabin, So hey, i was about to say, if you have any screwbits for your driver, just elect the right sized bit put it in the screw and turn it with a small open ended spanner or grips but, PB's suggestion would be a better way,  |
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Post by crowsfoot on Aug 30, 2021 18:32:32 GMT
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Post by endfeed on Aug 30, 2021 18:54:01 GMT
I've just invested in some of those, cheers c/f👍👍👍 |
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Post by pb on Aug 30, 2021 19:54:07 GMT
I've just invested in some of those, cheers c/f👍👍👍  that is from Mrs Endfeed....... STOP !!! Buying stuff, the house looks like Toolstation  |
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Post by woodbine66 on Aug 30, 2021 20:48:06 GMT
that is from Mrs Endfeed....... STOP !!! Buying stuff, the house looks like Toolstation
Ain't that the truth!  |
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Post by DIYDafty on Aug 30, 2021 20:49:05 GMT
I've got that and sometimes (rarely) find it handy. You know what though if I had my time again, I think Tom's solution is the best here. Its (well for me) very rare I need that kind of access but why not use a teeny tiny bit coupled with a wrench ? |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Aug 31, 2021 5:16:16 GMT
I've just invested in some of those, cheers c/f👍👍👍 that is from Mrs Endfeed....... STOP !!! Buying stuff, the house looks like Toolstation Are you saying his house looks cheap? 😐 👀 |
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Post by boydell on Aug 31, 2021 7:12:15 GMT
Many thanks for all the replies!
A small socket set seems to be he way to go, i will look for one on eBay.
thanks again.
Regards,
boydell.
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Post by pb on Aug 31, 2021 11:43:52 GMT
that is from Mrs Endfeed....... STOP !!! Buying stuff, the house looks like Toolstation Are you saying his house looks cheap? 😐 👀 His house was named Silver birch cottage.......... he's now changed it to Silverline cottage  Sorry Endfeed - you can beat me up later .................if you can catch me !!!!!  |
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Post by endfeed on Aug 31, 2021 20:08:49 GMT
Are you saying his house looks cheap? 😐 👀 His house was named Silver birch cottage.......... he's now changed it to Silverline cottage Sorry Endfeed - you can beat me up later .................if you can catch me !!!!!  |
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Post by cathoderay on Aug 31, 2021 20:46:03 GMT
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I find these thumb wrench screwdrivers useful for getting into those kind of places, they're very losable mind you!
that is from Mrs Endfeed.......STOP !!! Buying stuff, the house looks like Toolstation 
