Thank you all for your responses. I unfortunately haven't found time to address this but hoping to soon. couple of follow up questions:- can I get awa ...

Thanks for that. The horizontal piece on top is riveted on, so I suppose it could theoretically be removed, but I will first try the suggestion of jus ...

Thanks Mitchell,I might try just getting the fitting back in, maybe with a bit of silicone to help it stay in place. the intention is to just give it ...