Could you suggest a tool to use if the screw thread under sink is too tight from the water suction please?
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Thank you! It's a FIL borrowing job I expect! 
The first tool might just be a tea-towel to get a better grip! After that I’d probably just use a pair of pliers or grips that open wide enough - but try to not squeeze too hard if it’s plastic or you’ll damage it.
Okey dokey. And it's anti-clockwise I assume lol (really am hopeless!)
Working under the sink is always a bit of a pain because it's cramped in there. But you can help yourself by:
- empty everything out of the cupboard first, and clear it well out of the way
- spread an old towel in the bottom to catch any drips
- TURN OFF the little blue tap (it's just a quarter turn thing)
- unscrew the dishwasher connection - you will need to use a spanner, because the connection needs to be fairly tight
- screw on the 'Y' adaptor and make sure it's screwed on reasonably tight
- make sure both the taps on the adaptor are OFF
- turn on the little blue tap again, and watch for drips.
- if there are any drips turn the blue tap OFF again and tighten the adaptor up a bit more...
Yes, the tools suggested by TETB.
The top one is best for plastic, bottom is best for metal.
Screw direction is the same as a corkscrew (I feel sure you’re familiar with those!). Clockwise is on/in/tighten, anti-clockwise is off/out/loosen.
The top one is best for plastic, bottom is best for metal.
Screw direction is the same as a corkscrew (I feel sure you’re familiar with those!). Clockwise is on/in/tighten, anti-clockwise is off/out/loosen.
Could you try to get a clearer piccy of the area around that 'little blue tap' please?
I'll have a go.
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One more thing to note @Tess Tickle : the threads on the washing machine connectors are 3/4" BSP; but the RO kits often only come with a connector for 1/2" BSP; so you might need to get a 3/4" BSP to 1.4" push fit connector. That's no problem, they're only a couple of quid but just to be aware. So long as you're not in a hurry, you could just wait to see if there's one in the kit and if not then buy one afterwards.
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Excellent, will do.
No really, I am a complete gimp when it comes to anything practical. I have a decent academic mind though I guess!
My dad used to say people were one or the other.
Excellent - yes you'll be able to unscrew that one by hand I should think.
It's the black bit you will want to unscrew (after turning the blue tap off, obvs). there will be a few drips of water but not more than a cupful.
Cool. Will have a big bowl or tray handy.
Seconded!
