Plumber Recommendations please!

[Volvobrick]

On 4/16/2023 at 9:52 AM, 13177 said:

$160-$180 is all in or just labour cost? 😅 Plumber charges not cheap, also dont know how they charge de. Even changing a basic tap can pay around $200, if include the parts, the labour and transport fees.

"He appealed to all Singaporeans that for a new definition of success to become a reality, consumers must be willing to bear a higher cost for goods and services." - DPM Wong said one hor!

Thank lucky star it has not reached the rate of a junior lawyer per hour. If it does I will be a plumber as a retirement job....

[Tianmo]

On 4/18/2023 at 4:11 PM, Volvobrick said:

How come Shopee ones 34mm/40mm but Bro FCW75's only 27mm/24mm?

34mm/40mm is for the kitchen sink tap screw, which he doesn't need for toilet tap.  The toilet sink tap screw is same size as the connector, just need the 24mm/27mm.  

For kitchen sink tap, will need the smaller one to disconnect  the hose, and the bigger one to unscrew the tap.

 

 

[Tianmo]

On 4/18/2023 at 4:14 PM, Fcw75 said:

The kitchen sink one is it 32mm?

I think is 34mm/40mm, later I check mine.

 

 

[Volvobrick]

On 4/18/2023 at 4:32 PM, Tianmo said:

34mm/40mm is for the kitchen sink tap screw, which he doesn't need for toilet tap.  The toilet sink tap screw is same size as the connector, just need the 24mm/27mm.  

For kitchen sink tap, will need the smaller one to disconnect  the hose, and the bigger one to unscrew the tap.

 

 

Time to get both!  Going to replace some old taps.

[Tianmo]

On 4/18/2023 at 4:11 PM, Volvobrick said:

How come Shopee ones 34mm/40mm but Bro FCW75's only 27mm/24mm?

 

On 4/18/2023 at 4:14 PM, Fcw75 said:

The kitchen sink one is it 32mm?

Oh my bad, just need the 24/27mm can liao. 24mm for the nut at the end of the connector and the screw for the toilet sink tap. Kitchen sink tap screw is use the 27mm side.  I bought in a  pair, so in my mind is always use both, but the smaller one never use before.

No need the 34mm/40mm whench.  Other tools include an adjustable plier or spanner,  that's about it.  

 

[Tianmo]

On 4/18/2023 at 4:39 PM, Volvobrick said:

Time to get both!  Going to replace some old taps.

If you nearby can just come take from me.

 

[Kb27]

On 4/16/2023 at 9:35 AM, Fcw75 said:

Success! Thanks to Mkl22 advice and this $3.90 pipe wrench. 😁

Total cost less than $50 and less than 10 mins.

I had to replace the tap again, bcuz this plastic locknut broke. It's 27mm

 

But my line is more complicated, so I needed more tools. I used open wrench 21mm, 23mm, 24mm, 27mm.

 

This tool is very useful for the undersink tap.

[Fcw75]

On 4/22/2023 at 7:01 PM, Kb27 said:

I had to replace the tap again, bcuz this plastic locknut broke. It's 27mm

 

But my line is more complicated, so I needed more tools. I used open wrench 21mm, 23mm, 24mm, 27mm.

 

This tool is very useful for the undersink tap.

I saw the red tool on shopee. Really very useful?

[Kb27]

On 4/22/2023 at 8:02 PM, Fcw75 said:

I saw the red tool on shopee. Really very useful?

Yes, very useful and cheap, Just look for the cheapest seller for 8-in-1 tool. They are all the same.

[RadX]

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[Lala81]

Crap. My kitchen mixer tap just up lorry according to my wife. 

[Lala81]

On 4/22/2023 at 7:01 PM, Kb27 said:

I had to replace the tap again, bcuz this plastic locknut broke. It's 27mm

 

But my line is more complicated, so I needed more tools. I used open wrench 21mm, 23mm, 24mm, 27mm.

 

This tool is very useful for the undersink tap.

Is this all I need for a kitchen mixer tap? 

[therock]

Plumber's tape? 

Some silicon standby? 

I also label the hot and cold pipes in case I mess up the two.. 

[Lala81]

Bought a 24-27 box spanner from the DIY shop. They don't have the plastic multi-tool version. 

[mersaylee]

On 7/4/2023 at 12:58 PM, Lala81 said:

Is this all I need for a kitchen mixer tap? 

It really depends on the clearance and access underneath...mine is a tight space with a double bowl and I have no vertical wrench...What I did was...use an open end spanner large enough to hold the nut in its position at an angle underneath the faucet...turn the entire faucet assembly in counter direction to loosen the lock position...i tink I can earn up to 10k also...😁

[Lala81]

On 7/4/2023 at 2:01 PM, mersaylee said:

It really depends on the clearance and access underneath...mine is a tight space with a double bowl and I have no vertical wrench...What I did was...use an open end spanner large enough to hold the nut in its position at an angle underneath the faucet...turn the entire faucet assembly in counter direction to loosen the lock position...i tink I can earn up to 10k also...😁

I have to analyse it first. Should have just changed this mixer when i moved in. zzz.

[therock]

On 7/4/2023 at 2:01 PM, mersaylee said:

It really depends on the clearance and access underneath...mine is a tight space with a double bowl and I have no vertical wrench...What I did was...use an open end spanner large enough to hold the nut in its position at an angle underneath the faucet...turn the entire faucet assembly in counter direction to loosen the lock position...i tink I can earn up to 10k also...😁

I know who to ask for help...

[Kb27]

On 7/4/2023 at 1:45 PM, Lala81 said:

Bought a 24-27 box spanner from the DIY shop. They don't have the plastic multi-tool version. 

Buy from Shopee...maybe try a local seller.

You might need a couple of adjustable spanners more, depending on the work.

Not the best quality, but cheap and does the job, hopefully.

https://shopee.sg/Adjustable-Spanner-Wrench-Tool-Short-Handle-Large-Openings-Ultra-Thin-i.163041552.4628916828?sp_atk=c738ba26-dcb5-4f87-882e-9a6b3bf7469a&xptdk=c738ba26-dcb5-4f87-882e-9a6b3bf7469a