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Struggling with Tightening Hoses to Washbasin Faucet - Deep Threads, Key Holder Issues

telker 41994 10
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How can I tighten faucet supply hoses when the thread is so deep that the usual 11 mm key or socket cannot reach the hex holder?

Screw the hoses into the faucet before installing the faucet in the sink, then tighten them with pliers or by hand close to the faucet body; if the O-rings are intact, they should seal and not leak [#15081709] Brush the O-rings at the hose ends with petroleum jelly so the hose can be turned in smoothly and screwed almost fully to the end of the thread [#15078124] If the threaded recess is very deep, use hoses with a longer threaded end so the hex section remains visible and accessible [#15079026] The thread itself is not the sealing point here; the seal is made by the O-rings [#15078124][#15081709]
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  • #1 15078093
    telker
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    Hello.
    Please tell me how you deal with the topic of tightening the hoses to the washbasin faucet. Namely, when we tighten the hoses and the key holder sticks out above the batteries, the usual key 11 and after the party - and the problem is with tightening the spike as the thread is so deep in the middle of the battery that even the wires with such a long metal tip and finally the key holder hide inside and no key will come up. Do you have any redesigned keys? How to catch the tab inside to tighten it? Help me because I have no idea.

    Telker
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  • #2 15078124
    Zygaqra
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    Brush the o-rings at the end of the tube with petroleum jelly. By turning the hose, you screw it practically to the end of the thread, the tightness is ensured by the mentioned O-rings.
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  • #3 15078138
    telker
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    I know what's in the end but it's not a 100% solution. I have already exchanged dozens - hundreds of snakes and now I hit such batteries with the threads were 8 cm deep. The client calls that it is dripping and I think it may leak there because I tightened by hand, otherwise it could not be.
  • #4 15079026
    zimny8
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    There are hoses with a long end to screw in, then the hexagonal key is fully visible.
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  • #5 15079042
    telker
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    I saw a maximum of 5 cm of this tip and here is a distance of approx. 8 cm
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  • #6 15079135
    zimny8
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    Maybe you have an old pipe wrench, put it on the hose (I did it once), tighten it, it will stay there until unscrewing, sometime.
  • #7 15079158
    telker
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    Good idea - you will go bankrupt with the keys with this option.
  • #8 15081399
    supchem
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    telker wrote:
    Good idea - you will go bankrupt with the keys with this option

    And how many batteries of this type do you install to make you bankrupt? Such a key made in China can be bought for pennies, and the cost can be added to the customer for the service and after the trouble.
  • #9 15081695
    telker
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    So two keys for one battery :-) Whatever the patent is, there is no such thing.
  • #10 15081709
    zimny8
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    You can screw these hoses in before you put the faucet in the sink, what's the problem? You can tighten sensitively with pliers or even with your hand close to the body.
    If the O-ring is not damaged, it cannot leak.

    What wonderful method do you expect? If you are professionally involved in such things, you know that on average twice a day you have to do something to finish the job without the need for corrections, which is good.
  • #11 15081728
    telker
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    It is normal to screw the hoses in before installing the batteries :-)
    Cool topic, I think it has been exhausted.
    Greetings
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✨ The discussion revolves around the challenges of tightening hoses to a washbasin faucet, particularly when dealing with deep threads that complicate the use of standard tools. Users suggest various solutions, including applying petroleum jelly to O-rings for better sealing, using hoses with longer ends for easier access, and employing old pipe wrenches for a secure grip. There is a consensus that pre-installing hoses before mounting the faucet can simplify the process. The conversation highlights the importance of ensuring tightness to prevent leaks, especially when working with deep-threaded fittings.
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