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How to tighten a loose tap
The cold tap in our kitchen has a lot of play in it and wobbles when you turn it. Is this something I can fix myself by tightening underneath the sink or does it need a plumber?
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"You need a tap spanner .or some you can tighten with your hand"
Answered on 17th May 2026 - Member since Apr 2024 -
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"Yes, You can with tap spanner. If You handyman. Better call to some plumber."
Answered on 17th May 2026 - Member since Dec 2024 -
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It can usually be tightened from underneath tho you may need a tap spanner depending on the size of the nut and of course whether there is sufficient space to get in whatever spanner you try
It may also depend on whether there is any corrosion beneath the tap or not."
It can usually be tightened from underneath tho you may need a tap spanner depending on the size of the nut and of course whether there is sufficient space to get in whatever spanner you try
It may also depend on whether there is any corrosion beneath the tap or not."
Answered on 17th May 2026 - Member since Mar 2026 -
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"You will need a tap Spanner for this poss a mono block spanner"
Answered on 17th May 2026 - Member since Apr 2024 -
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