I'm trying to replace the bath taps. I'm at the point where i've removed one, but can't get the 2nd one off. They are connected differently (go figure).
See attached image:
As i'm new to plumbing i don't know what type of join this is, and haven't been able to work it out, hence can't find out whether i should be able to just unscrew it.
I've tried using a wrench (and WD-40) but all i end up doing is twisting the pipe, which is curved. If i hold the pipe to stop it twisting i end up tilting the tap tail. It really seems like this join doesn't want to come off.
I've felt under the nut, and it seems like its a single piece from what i can tell, not sure if the extra thick piping below is part of it too??
My question is:
What type of joint is this? How can i undo it?
Best Answer
It's called a tap connector (obvious now I've found it), and you should be able to unscrew it. You can see one here
It's the bottom nut you need to be turning. It's part of a joint that attaches the pipe to the tap.
Once you have this off you should be able to remove the tap as normal.
If it's stuck then something like WD40 or penetrating oil might help. Failing that carefully heating the nut with a heat gun might expand the various parts enough to loosen them. Take precautions to avoid getting direct heat onto the bath (it appears to be acrylic).
A more drastic approach would be to take a hacksaw to the thread to separate it that way.