I removed my kitchen faucet (8 inch single-handle faucet with sprayer) and somehow lost the nut that attaches underneath the sink to hold the faucet in place. I'm pretty sure it's called a basin nut but I've searched and searched online so that I can order one but can't find the part. The pipe it threads around is 3 1/2 cm. or 1 6/16 in. If I remember it was a hex nut. Anyway, Does it go by another name than basin nut? Better yet, where can I order one. I tried lots of plumbing supply sites but can't find the part. What should I be looking for?
2007-07-31 07:55:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First off don't lose plumbing parts I hope you have learned your lesson if you have not already checked in what ever pan or bucket you used to catch the water for the missing part. Then heres what you do take the faucet to a local hardware store like Acehardware (not Home Depot or Lowes) a small one the guys there should be able to match it up but you must take it with you if they can't match it then you have what it called a "basterd" fitting or thread which means its basicly one of a kind so if it breaks your stuck buying a whole new faucet. BEST OF LUCK
2007-07-31 08:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by Dingis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try plumbing wholesalers and retailers.
Most hardware and big box stores only carry items that sell quickly.
Good Luck
2007-08-02 13:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by Comp-Elect 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be looking for a new faucet to replace the one you have
2007-07-31 15:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by john v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local hardware store if they don't have one they should be able to go through their vender's and order one.
2007-07-31 15:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by Bingo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋