Pocster Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 What’s this white thing for ? Shows it in destructions - but not clear what it is for … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 (expletive deleted)ing iPrat users. Can't even take a picture that is viewable. It is part 13, or a similar number. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotusBuild Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 It helps stabilise the tap from rocking side to side. Don't ask how I know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: (expletive deleted)ing iPrat users. Can't even take a picture that is viewable. It is part 13, or a similar number. Yeah I know what (expletive deleted)ing part it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 6 minutes ago, BotusBuild said: It helps stabilise the tap from rocking side to side. Don't ask how I know But in the instructions the install pics ( first 5 ) don’t show it . Then in the exploded view it’s there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 Suggests this . With worktop after white thingy . Just seems odd that the screws will push the metal washer against the rubber and then the lip of white thing …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotusBuild Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Chinglish has expanded to include diagrams 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Never seen one of those with screws, usually the nut tightens the unit to the sink/worktop, perhaps to stop the tap revolving 🤷♂️ (clever these Chinese) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Is it an adaptor to fit the tap into a bigger hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, joe90 said: Never seen one of those with screws, usually the nut tightens the unit to the sink/worktop, perhaps to stop the tap revolving 🤷♂️ (clever these Chinese) I don’t have to use the screws … but you know - I do try to follow the instructions… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 Washer or rubber don’t even sit in the white thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 Think I’ll go with this arrangement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2D2 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 17 minutes ago, Pocster said: Think I’ll go with this arrangement! Yes, washer underneath like this not on top. Plastic bit spreads the load as tall taps can create large moments. Here's the one I fitted to a ceramic sink which does show position on install step, has similar nuts which act as the screws do on yours: https://www.caple.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/KON3_CH.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, S2D2 said: Yes, washer underneath like this not on top. Plastic bit spreads the load as tall taps can create large moments. Here's the one I fitted to a ceramic sink which does show position on install step, has similar nuts which act as the screws do on yours: https://www.caple.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/KON3_CH.pdf Ahhhhh . I was eventually correct . Don’t think I’ll use the screws though - can’t see their benefit when I can just tighten the metal nut . Though …. I suppose when I can’t access the nut for further tightening the screws might be easier to access ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2D2 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 11 minutes ago, Pocster said: Ahhhhh . I was eventually correct . Don’t think I’ll use the screws though - can’t see their benefit when I can just tighten the metal nut . Though …. I suppose when I can’t access the nut for further tightening the screws might be easier to access ??? Missed the nut completely, mine didn't have one. Curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Fook it all off and go and buy a FRANKE tap brace. You will think of me in two years time when your tap is wobbling around like a cock in a sock and think, why didn’t I fit one of those braces like that clever bloke Russell said. Pop around later and bring me beer. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, S2D2 said: Yes, washer underneath like this not on top. Plastic bit spreads the load as tall taps can create large moments. Correct IMO, that plastic “support” is better than some that use metal C shaped support (which bends when tightened). The “O” ring in its slot in the tap provides water proofing to the sink, washer spreads the load and nut tightens it all up, I still think the screws may help stop the nut undoing (locking devise 🤷♂️). I found this devise invaluable for accessing and tightening/undoing tap nuts. https://www.toolstation.com/adjustable-basin-wrench/p81935 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Russell griffiths said: like a cock in a sock Brings back memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gone West Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 25 minutes ago, Pocster said: Yeah, we found it 'interesting' positioning a 1.5 sink, and tap infront of the window with a flying mullion. It's all good fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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