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I haz now done a tap replacement! Really easy, to be honest. It would have been even easier if the sink had been one I could have removed. Definitely order some of the correct tools for the job, unless you're sure you can remove the sink. If you can, normal spanners should work okay.
I got this snazzy set from Toolstation for just over a tenner. Nice to have all the sizes as a lot of taps have all different size nuts. I also used these to tighten the loose kitchen tap, which was great.
You shouldn't need access to the stopcock? There should be little screws on the pipes below your sink that will turn off the water supply for the hot and cold pipes independently.
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I looked up how to replace a tap on Youtube and convinced myself I could do it as an amateur. It looks easy.
Haven't done it yet because a) I've discovered our bath is leaking which I want to resolve first and b) we don't seem to have a stopcock in the flat - seems to be one on the street but I think it'll shut off our neighbour's water too.
Instead of sugru would silicone sealant do a better job as a short term fix?