Thanks for this. Water off next step back is whole house, but will have to be done. If I get the valve out the way i guess i can use a pushfit elbow joint to create a 90deg bend and then run the pipe a short way horizontal, link to isolator valve then another short pipe section to attach the new hose to.
Trouble with spanners is the clearance between the pipes & valves means hard to get a grip and twist even with better reach. I think you're right to get loose what i can as that brings me the required separation to work on other bits. Ta.
Can you get a long adjustable spanner or mole grip locked onto the lower nut and somehow block the handle from moving without having to hold it? Alternatively, could you somehow lock the two lower nuts together with a a G-clamp to lock it in place? Just a thought.
Thanks for this. Water off next step back is whole house, but will have to be done. If I get the valve out the way i guess i can use a pushfit elbow joint to create a 90deg bend and then run the pipe a short way horizontal, link to isolator valve then another short pipe section to attach the new hose to.
Trouble with spanners is the clearance between the pipes & valves means hard to get a grip and twist even with better reach. I think you're right to get loose what i can as that brings me the required separation to work on other bits. Ta.