Waster water release tool (1 Viewer)

[GeebeeJaybee]

Hi

We recently had a problem with out waste water in that it wouldn't shut off. It has been partially replaced to fix the problem but now needs a tool to open and close the outlet.

The fitter swears blind he left the tool in the MH when he fixed it but if he did it has spontaneously combusted!

I now deperately need to get one before Friday! There is a grey square nut maybe 10 or 12 mm square that I assume a sort of box spanner fits over to turn. Apparently a lot of german models have this sort of thing. No size of socket will fit it due to it being square.

Does anyone know where I can get one quickly as we are due to be away this weekend?

Thanks

Jen

 

[scotjimland]

adjustable spanner would do it..

none in your tool box ?

if not, any DIY or tool store

 

[GeebeeJaybee]

The thing is recessed in a hole only slightly bigger so you can't get a spanner round it. It is the square nut in the round hole on this photo (sounds like play school!).

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[Wickolad]

Hi

We recently had a problem with out waste water in that it wouldn't shut off. It has been partially replaced to fix the problem but now needs a tool to open and close the outlet.

The fitter swears blind he left the tool in the MH when he fixed it but if he did it has spontaneously combusted!

I now deperately need to get one before Friday! There is a grey square nut maybe 10 or 12 mm square that I assume a sort of box spanner fits over to turn. Apparently a lot of german models have this sort of thing. No size of socket will fit it due to it being square.

Does anyone know where I can get one quickly as we are due to be away this weekend?

Thanks

Jen

Measure the exact size of the square nut and go buy a spanner from diy store, or as scotjimlad suggests, an adjustable spanner for the time being. Make sure you adjust to a firm fit.
Edit: just seen update picture.
Measure the size, buy a cheap spanner and bend the handle at 90 deg close to the business end of the spanner, if you get a long enough spanner, bend the other end 90 opposite way to act as a handle.
This could be done in a decent vice by use of a hammer, wear protective goggles and a bit of heat applied to area to be bent will make it easier..
If you have a socket set, try the 3/8" or 1/2" extention bar for size on the nut for size, it may give you another idea if it fits ok, you could just buy a cheap extention bar a get that bent at a 90 degree angle, may work better than a spanner

 

[DavidG58]

It doesn't look square to me, are you sure you cant get a socket on it?

Failing that the adjustable end on would still get it, but you will need a small one to get in that hole

 

[GeebeeJaybee]

The photo isn't great as it is so far underneath! It is definitely square though.

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[olley]

Bi-hex sockets fit on squares as they are 12 sided I think.

 

[GeebeeJaybee]

Measure the exact size of the square nut and go buy a spanner from diy store, or as scotjimlad suggests, an adjustable spanner for the time being. Make sure you adjust to a firm fit or you could soon round off the plastic corners of the nut.

Yeah - we have tools coming out of our ears - hubby is a mad mountain biker and has more spanners and sockets than could ever conceivable be needed.

Nowt fits this though! We could have forced a socket on but it was rounding the corners (whcih is why it maybe doesn't look sqaure).

 

[phil1946]

A 12 point socket will fit a square and hexagon nut - good tool shop will stock them.

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[s20hymer]

hya britool do square nut sockets ??

 

[GeebeeJaybee]

Bi-hex sockets fit on squares as they are 12 sided.

Ian

Thanks - worth a try.

 

[scotjimland]

View attachment 91872 The thing is recessed in a hole only slightly bigger so you can't get a spanner round it. It is the square nut in the round hole on this photo (sounds like play school!).

hmm.. not so easy then.. needs that 'special key' ...

if you were handy you could make a key using a piece of steel conduit with two notches cut in the end

sorry can't help further

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[GeebeeJaybee]

Thanks everyone.

 

[Just smiffy]

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Buy these box spanner sat screw fix only a tenner and one will fit..

 

[GJH]

Will a Multi-purpose Plumbing Key fit? Toolstation have something similar.

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[davanne]

Is this the type of thing? This is the one we have for our van which is German

 

[GeebeeJaybee]

Is this one? This is the one we have for our van which is German
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No - there is nothing for that slot on ours.

I am thinking that one of those gator grip thingies would do it but you don't seem to be able to just buy one off the shelf

 

[DavidG58]

A set of moles grips would probably do, is that what you mean by gator grips

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still could be an issue with the hole size though

best of luck

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[Wickolad]

View attachment 91872 The thing is recessed in a hole only slightly bigger so you can't get a spanner round it. It is the square nut in the round hole on this photo (sounds like play school!).

Have a look at this....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/301356959435
Although this is listed as 8mm they may have size you require, quick call and it could be with you by Friday, Lance

 

[GeebeeJaybee]

A set of moles grips would probably do, is that what you mean by gator grips

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still could be an issue with the hole size though

best of luck

No you can't get mole grips in - tried that I'm afraid.

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[pappajohn]

How big is it ?

1/2" 3/8" 1/4" ?

If so you could use a regular socket backwards....the square end on the nut.
A regular socket extension bar will then fit the other end of the back to front socket (where the nut would usually fit)....one size socket or another WILL fit the extension bar

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[Larrynwin]

Mole grips

 

[GeebeeJaybee]

Just had a call back from the fitter who now denies the story of a tool (that he told me himself several times) and says he cut a hole in the garage floor and the handle is there!

My answer (very restrained for me) was "you better not have cut a hole in the floor of our heated garage!!!!!!" Wil have a look when I get home tonight.

 

[Badknee]

Just had a call back from the fitter who now denies the story of a tool (that he told me himself several times) and says he cut a hole in the garage floor and the handle is there!

My answer (very restrained for me) was "you better not have cut a hole in the floor of our heated garage!!!!!!" Wil have a look when I get home tonight.

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[DavidG58]

Just had a call back from the fitter who now denies the story of a tool (that he told me himself several times) and says he cut a hole in the garage floor and the handle is there!

My answer (very restrained for me) was "you better not have cut a hole in the floor of our heated garage!!!!!!" Wil have a look when I get home tonight.

Hurry home, this is getting very interesting now

 

[rb62]

This looks like the correct tool, no not the fitter!

 

[Lookaround]

This is the tool I have for my Possl PVC. The inside of the square measures 8mm and the first part of the tool itself is about 3 inches, then the corner and then the handle part is about 6 inches. My release valve is at the edge of the van so if I lost this tool is be able to use a wrench - even though it is a very stiff its only a quarter of a turn. I'm not sure if these measurements are of any use but hopefully you'll get sorted soon.

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[Tootles]

I just get the wife to crawl underneath when it's full. She does a great job, and I don't even get a splash. I do help her though, (in case you think that I'm a callous, using type of guy), I hold her handbag.

 

[Larrynwin]

Just need a willy

 

[Tootles]

Just need a willy

Better ring the new Milk Tray Man then...........

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