Hi,
I'm going to buy a set of these, probably from Machine Mart. Is there a particular set of sizes I need look out for?
Thanks.
Steve.
Which flare nut spanners?
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A normal spanner (open end) will grip the points of the hex, a bi hex flare spanner will also do this, this aint much good on a hollow pipe fitting. A mono hex flare spanner is best, as this will grip the flats, or I have allways found that a snap on open ended flank drive spanner to be better than any flare nut spanner.
If the snap on flank drive wont do it then it's cut the pipe, use a mono hex socket and then make a new pipe.
Also I find Halfords tools realy good quality, unfortunatly the guarantee dont cover loosing them!!!
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Slim
If the snap on flank drive wont do it then it's cut the pipe, use a mono hex socket and then make a new pipe.
Also I find Halfords tools realy good quality, unfortunatly the guarantee dont cover loosing them!!!
Regards
Slim
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I bought a 'full' set from Halfords which are 9&11mm, 10&12mm, 13&14mm and 15&17mm. I used the 9mm to change the anti sink sphere a couple of nights ago. I've always liked Halfords spanners from the time I was bought a set of their ratchet spanners several years ago, I find the sizing to be accurate, they're strong and the polished chrome finish means they're easy to keep clean. Sounds as though I need to source an 8mm one though.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Steve.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Steve.
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