[T2] Westy Faucet Fail

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they make things that look like springs that slide over the tubing as 
tightly as possible. that allow you to bend the tubing without kinking it. 
a "tubing" bender which is put over the spring and has a curved bar that 
pushes up against the inside of the tube with a bolt will make the job 
easier.
these can be obtained from a well stocked plumbing supply house

cost will probably be more than faucet but will do the job and will not 
damage the tube.  (my dad was a plumber. ;}...)


Bob

On Sun, 26 Jul 2015, Kevin Guarnotta wrote:

> Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2015 21:44:20 +0000
> From: Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com>
> To: "type2 at type2.com" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] Westy Faucet Fail
> 
> Well, I heard back from Bus Depot. I guess the faucet I got is from the 'last' run by the manufacturer. They realized their mistake, but will not make another batch unless Ron orders 1000 of the faucets. I don't think that will happen.
>
> He offered a refund, or suggested I try to bend it myself. I know bending tubing can be tricky - do you guys have any tips? I don't want to F-up the chrome plating, and I also don't want the new one to leak like the old one. SO I can't put too much force on it, and can't heat it up, or at least I don't think I can.
>
> -Kevin Guarnotta
> Jamaica Plain, MA
>
> '78 Westy
> '69 Singlecab
> '65 Ez-camper
>
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