tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543011315858879643.post6892164137111968244..comments2024-03-28T22:24:56.822+00:00Comments on The Foggy Mirror: And Then, To Work...Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748642117191968075noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543011315858879643.post-82873454944701283432017-11-05T00:51:41.388+00:002017-11-05T00:51:41.388+00:00Mac - I believe those spanners are box spanners, t...Mac - I believe those spanners are box spanners, the difference being that plug spanners are single ended, they have a rubber plug in the other end to support the spark plug. When you said plug sockets I thought 13amp electrical outlets.<br /><br />"I also have one of these but haven’t tried it yet. That would be the one with the green handle"<br /><br />Its the other one in the pictureRippernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543011315858879643.post-76000505442993888572017-11-04T17:50:23.553+00:002017-11-04T17:50:23.553+00:00Ripper,
Thanks for your input and time; it’s appre...Ripper,<br />Thanks for your input and time; it’s appreciated. Plug socket? Wrong word used there so sorry for the confusion. Plug spanner was the term I didn’t use. They’re available in a range of lengths and the sizes including that needed for sink tap work;<br />https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=20068996&vat_inc=true&gclid=Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748642117191968075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543011315858879643.post-34242292565709330722017-11-04T17:22:59.798+00:002017-11-04T17:22:59.798+00:00Mac - plug sockets on a sink? Never heard of that ...Mac - plug sockets on a sink? Never heard of that before. I think the easiest way is to use a basin spanner without taking the sink out. The spanner will let you get up there behind the sink, vertically...<br /><br />https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Basin-Wrench-Adjustable-Tap-Tool-Nut-Spanner-Set-Basin-Bath-Sink-Unions/221408701314?epid=1071519445&hash=item338cfcab82:g:VRoAAOSwyQtVz1AI<br /Rippernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543011315858879643.post-28649771349258244192017-11-04T15:37:45.621+00:002017-11-04T15:37:45.621+00:00Ripper,
No surprise there as I could see the water...Ripper,<br />No surprise there as I could see the water pipe was going to get cut quite early on in your comment. Spookily, a little light plumbing is on my list. Not too much of a biggie, just replacing the kitchen sink mixer tap. Looking at it I believe the ‘easy’ way to do this is to disconnect everything and take the sink out as access, even with plug sockets, would be tricky. Out okay, but Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748642117191968075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543011315858879643.post-11641838663661593632017-11-04T15:01:31.106+00:002017-11-04T15:01:31.106+00:00Mac- that's what I wanted to do.. you know the...Mac- that's what I wanted to do.. you know the old saying that someone is always worse off than you - I doubt that you are looking forward as much as I am to tackling the DIY. Besides, I can put a smile on your face when I report everything that's gone wrong, if I'm working with my son in law, its like being in an episode of the Chuckle brothers. I went to his house last week to wire Rippernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543011315858879643.post-79610534835792310222017-11-04T13:52:13.922+00:002017-11-04T13:52:13.922+00:00Caratacus,
It would seem, from my tentative experi...Caratacus,<br />It would seem, from my tentative experimentation with these fries, you can add anything and everything to ‘em. Having said that, they do be good solo.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748642117191968075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543011315858879643.post-85080124672394980092017-11-04T13:49:04.853+00:002017-11-04T13:49:04.853+00:00Ripper,
And that’s the trick my friend; the right ...Ripper,<br />And that’s the trick my friend; the right tools for the job!<br />Thank you for that list of your tasks, you’ve made me feel a whole lot better having dwarfed my projects into insignificance.<br />Having said that, as sad as it sounds, when you get to my age you suddenly find that even changing a light bulb has become a major project.<br />Good luck with all your endeavours Ripper.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748642117191968075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543011315858879643.post-34219677251348402172017-11-04T13:39:35.783+00:002017-11-04T13:39:35.783+00:00Ripper - I recognise that bed; I use something sim...Ripper - I recognise that bed; I use something similar for transporting 45gallon drums of R134A refrigerant.<br /><br />Mac, sweet potato is an oxymoron surely? Potato must have salt and pepper and, in varying circumstances, vinegar or tomato ketchup, or liquor. What on earth is happening to the world ... :-)Caratacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03676339602955090535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543011315858879643.post-88887271991711178342017-11-04T05:28:30.377+00:002017-11-04T05:28:30.377+00:00I hope your major projects are easier than mine Ma...I hope your major projects are easier than mine Mac - I moved here 6 months ago and have to demolish an outhouse for access for the bike (stuck in son in law's motorcycle dealership since the move), build a new workshop for said bike and tool storage/DIY projects, both bathroom and kitchen have to be gutted and a new floor in the kitchen. All rooms in the house have to be skimmed before any Rippernoreply@blogger.com