We are replacing our kitchen mixer tap, but I haven't figured out how to remove the old one yet as I'm a lowly DIY-er and unfamiliar with the fitting that holds it in place.
The old tap is a Franke Zurich, and inspecting underneath the sink I can see it has what looks like a brass tube with a hexagonal end with a notch in it, projecting from the base of the tap just in front of the two water feed pipes. Picture attached. So my questions are: what is this called, and is there a particular tool for (un)fastening it?
Having just managed to get a second picture from directly underneath (quite possibly the most pointful use of a 'selfie' camera 😄), I can see that there is a screw part-way up the brass tube so it looks like some kind of sheath. Just had a quick go with a slim screwdriver but it won't budge (not helped that it's at the back of the cupboard so access is difficult, as ever).
I'm about to pick up the replacement tap which has flexi tails instead of copper pipe so I may have further questions on fitting very soon! Meanwhile though, if anyone can enlighten me on the existing fittings then I would be grateful.
T.I.A.
The old tap is a Franke Zurich, and inspecting underneath the sink I can see it has what looks like a brass tube with a hexagonal end with a notch in it, projecting from the base of the tap just in front of the two water feed pipes. Picture attached. So my questions are: what is this called, and is there a particular tool for (un)fastening it?
Having just managed to get a second picture from directly underneath (quite possibly the most pointful use of a 'selfie' camera 😄), I can see that there is a screw part-way up the brass tube so it looks like some kind of sheath. Just had a quick go with a slim screwdriver but it won't budge (not helped that it's at the back of the cupboard so access is difficult, as ever).
I'm about to pick up the replacement tap which has flexi tails instead of copper pipe so I may have further questions on fitting very soon! Meanwhile though, if anyone can enlighten me on the existing fittings then I would be grateful.
T.I.A.