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what is the trick, when you fit taps, that prevents the tap body
turning.

If I overtighten, the stupid plastic nuts strip the thread.

Thanks
          Rick
Date:Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:01:15 GMT   Author:  

Re: taps   
Rick wrote:

> what is the trick, when you fit taps, that prevents the tap body
> turning.
>
> If I overtighten, the stupid plastic nuts strip the thread.
>
> Thanks
>           Rick


The trick is to hold the nut and swing the tap into position, you might
have to attempt it on2/3 goes till its tight and in alignment with tother
tap.
Date:Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:04:56 GMT   Author:  

Re: taps   
Rick wrote:

> what is the trick, when you fit taps, that prevents the tap body
> turning.
>
> If I overtighten, the stupid plastic nuts strip the thread.


Avoid taps with plastic nuts!  Also, a little silicone under the tap helps 
to stop it turning.

Dave
Date:Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:01:36 GMT   Author: