On the end of the kitchen faucet, there is a rounded screw attachment with a filter that the tap water runs through. I am having great difficulty & frustration getting that attachment off because using a wrench or pliers won't grip onto it so that it will unscrew right off. I've heard suggestions of using a wet face towel to using a bit of rubber glove latex material to furnish the added grip to get the sucker off. The attachment must be screwed on extremely tight! But whatever I've tried, to no avail. Can someone make a suggestion? Is there possibly a "specific" tool that I could find at my local Home Depot to get the blasted thing off? If one exists, can you let me know the name of the tool I should be looking for? Please help. Thanks in advance to all!
2007-04-23 04:42:58 · 9 answers · asked by amorfelicitaspax 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
"been there, done that" if you've already tried the rubber glove trick and you don't wish to mar the surface of the piece try to get ahold of rubber jaw pliers. the next best thing is to place one of those rubber jar opener pads and some electrical tape around the piece so you can use a pair of water pumps ( adjustable pipe wrench ) without damaging the surface.
2007-04-23 05:02:32 · answer #1 · answered by pacman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My first thought is that the threads have become loaded with minerals from the water you are filtering. If you plan to reuse this filter, then don't use penetrating oil, but if this removal is "for ever", shoot some WD-40 on the threads and let it soak in for a few minutes. After the soak period, I'd tap it lightly all around with the handle of a regular tableware knife.
For a tool, I'd start with a pair of channel-lock (slip-joint) pliers with curved jaes. If that won't do it, I'd use locking (Vicegrip) pliers.
Hank
2007-04-23 11:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by Hank 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Channel-locks or vise-grip pliers should easily remove it. This may seem like a silly question but, since you are looking down onto the spout, are you turning it clock-wise? (correct direction) Being upside down, the rotation for loosening is the opposite so you could be tightening it.
2007-04-23 12:05:36 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No special tool, just use a channel lock plyers of a vise grip. Your going to mar the finish either way so have at it. You can buy a replacement for a few bucks. Oh, and its called the aerator.
2007-04-23 11:52:18 · answer #4 · answered by Sane 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Slip joint pliers with serrated Jaws usually work.
If it is 'off' (Removal) that you need to get, then crushing it will not hurt, just crush it near the bottom of it as to not damage the threading on the Spout.
2007-04-23 11:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by occluderx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its on that tight , it may be mineral water "welded" it to itself and you may want to replace the faucet because if the water is that "hard" there will become damage to the stem valves. if you have hard water , go to a plastic type faucet.
You can try a rubber strap wrench
2007-04-28 19:34:13 · answer #6 · answered by roodog01 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are usually finger tight. A small adjustable wrench should do the trick if it's a "nut", if it's rounded you can try the rubber glove trick.
2007-04-23 11:47:19 · answer #7 · answered by a_talis_man 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is this stuff you can buy at home depot/lowes called PB Blaster. it works much better than wd 40. give it a go, and use some channel locks.
2007-04-23 13:54:36 · answer #8 · answered by jess_85 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have used those it's a harder rubber "bottle/can openers", when it comes to tight screws it gives you a bit more leverage than the rubber glove.
2007-04-23 11:51:45 · answer #9 · answered by Mark L 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋