Old washbasin & Bathtap repairs Part 1

How to carry out repairs & maintenance on old type sink or bath taps using the correct tools
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[@nettsinthewoods3029]

Some top tips here for the removal of the tap. Big thanks as I'd forgotten about the putty issue.

[@davecooper3238]

I am sure that the plug would be in to stop the small screw dropping down the plug hole.

[@antg7804]

Whats the name of that tool and where can i get one???

[@mytube225]

Can you pls advise if the tap bonnet cannot be opened with a rubber grip?

[@Species1571]

Just did this job on my sink and bath taps and was an absolute nightmare for the same reason. Had to borrow a decent set of pipe grips and get them off with pure brute force. I used some rubber padding but wasn't totally successful at avoiding damage to the finish as I had to use so much force that the teeth on the grips bit right through the rubber and I was lucky not to break the sink which I was worried about. One of the taps I didn't manage to get the bonnet off and the whole head gear unscrewed instead with the bonnet still attached.

[@Species1571]

Forgot to mention I also poured a full kettle of boiling water over the bonnet of each tap immediately before attacking with the grips. Not sure if it helped but it might give just the edge you need.