Probably a stoopid question to those in the know but does such a thing exist? Trying to install a new tap and the gap under the sink is limited. Essentially need a 90 degree head on the spanner if that makes sense?
Thanks
you need a tap spanner;
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You do know you get Tap spanners and basin wrenches designed just for jobs like that?
Fron your description it may be one of these you want
I find this out now after going through the same pain. 😈
This place never lets me down...thanks! Tap spanner it is!