2007-08-10 15:10:46 · 8 answers · asked by Michelle G 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
don't be stupid. Go get a pair of "Channel locks". If you dont know what they are go to a place that does.
2007-08-10 15:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably rusted. WD-40 might work, but I've also heard of using Coke to eliminate rust in washing machines so that the agitator can be removed. If the set-up is so that you can fit a plastic bag over the tap, you might try filling one with Coke and taping it in place for a while so the liquid can soak in. Good luck.
2007-08-10 15:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by Jane D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-11 18:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello,, WD-40 might work ,but there is some better stuff at the auto parts store, you better be prepared for breakage so look and see where the pipe is connected , maybe in the crawlspace, maybe(if you are lucky) in the basement, if it is not too long of a pipe ,replace the whole thing it is a lot easier and less time consuming, may cost a little bit more, but BE PREPARED!
2007-08-10 15:21:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure that it is screwed in there? It might be a modern one that is soldered on. If so then no amount of twisting will remove it.
If it is that type you will need to remove the wood screws holding it to the outside wall and then use a torch to remove the solder joint on the inside that is holding the faucet section to the house pipes.
If it is really twisted on and is just not loosening on its pipe threads then follow the advice that the answerers above provided.
2007-08-10 15:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat up the top section with a torch, get a pair of footprints(wrench) or size 8 stilsons, crank it in the opposite direction first, then anti clock, job done, unless it's like the other poster said, it could be a fixed brazed head.
2007-08-10 15:33:54 · answer #6 · answered by dann_501 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not rusted on. You just don't have a big enough wrench or two of them. WD40 won't do anything. Not needed here as all parts are brass. You need an open ended wrench (not a monkey wrench or pipe wrench.
2007-08-10 15:55:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, first off shut off the water if you think that you need to put some more power into it. I don't know how strong you are so I cannot tell you if it is truly stuck or it is permanently in place with solder or such.
2007-08-10 16:00:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a plumber to do it. It is probably soldered on. I found that out the hard way. Trying to do it yourself can damage the copper piping.
2007-08-10 15:30:37 · answer #9 · answered by marti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋