Tap bit

[Pocster]

What’s this white thing for ?

Shows it in destructions - but not clear what it is for …

[SteamyTea]

(expletive deleted)ing iPrat users.  Can't even take a picture that is viewable.

 

It is part 13, or a similar number.

 

[BotusBuild]

It helps stabilise the tap from rocking side to side. Don't ask how I know

[Pocster]

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 

[Pocster]

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 .

[Pocster]

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 ….

[BotusBuild]

Chinglish has expanded to include diagrams 🙂 

 

[joe90]

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)

[SteamyTea]

Is it an adaptor to fit the tap into a bigger hole.

[Pocster]

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…

[Pocster]

Washer or rubber don’t even sit in the white thing 

[Pocster]

Think I’ll go with this arrangement!

[S2D2]

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

[Pocster]

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 ???

[S2D2]

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.

[Russell griffiths]

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. 

[joe90]

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

[Pocster]

1 hour ago, Russell griffiths said:

like a cock in a sock

Brings back memories 

[Pocster]

[Gone West]

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.