oldypigeonpopper Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Hello, I need to replace a cistern water inflow unit but there's very little room underneath mine is to long and do not really want to cut it down , any ideas PW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Do you not have any friends or neighbours you could ask if they have something suitable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 4 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, I need to replace a cistern water inflow unit but there's very little room underneath mine is to long and do not really want to cut it down , any ideas PW A picture might be helpful to understand the predicament 🤔👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 You can get a set of basin wrenches that fit onto,a 1/2" ratchet. Or have you tried a large crows foot wrench? i think there is a bloke on fleabay called Epic tools in sheffield that sells a similar item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, harrycatcat1 said: A picture might be helpful to understand the predicament 🤔👍 Hello, sorry no good with photos 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, Diver One said: You can get a set of basin wrenches that fit onto,a 1/2" ratchet. Or have you tried a large crows foot wrench? i think there is a bloke on fleabay called Epic tools in sheffield that sells a similar item Hello, thanks to reply, I have seen those but it is only for this job on my son's cistern, I have a adjustable basin wrench but it's to long, failing to find a short version I may cut mine down , if I need a replacement I can buy one for a fiver , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, thanks to reply, I have seen those but it is only for this job on my son's cistern, I have a adjustable basin wrench but it's to long, failing to find a short version I may cut mine down , if I need a replacement I can buy one for a fiver , As a retired plumber I sympathise with you. I recently7 saw a universal basin wrench on line might suit you try google basin wrench. Blackpowder 1 minute ago, Blackpowder said: As a retired plumber I sympathise with you. I recently7 saw a universal basin wrench on line might suit you try google basin wrench. Blackpowder Fawcet and sink installer tool just looked it up under £10 Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Blackpowder said: As a retired plumber I sympathise with you. I recently7 saw a universal basin wrench on line might suit you try google basin wrench. Hello, have looked online but nothing comes up a short version Blackpowder Fawcet and sink installer tool just looked it up under £10 Will look at that 👍 Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingdragon Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 like this? https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/2254349458 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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