Just a household answer would do, as our sinks are the same.
2007-09-28 22:10:16 · 11 answers · asked by bottle babe 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
A spanner or a monkey wrench.
2007-09-28 22:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Its very limited for space under a basin and if the fitting has been done using a setting jointing compound then its next to impossible to undo the nut unless it is heated first with a blowlamp. Bit risky under a sink, you will need a plumbers adjustable wrench and a strong wrist. The right swear words may help as well. I find i have to completely take out the sink sometimes and replace the plumbing with Hep 20 push fit parts. You may want to try a bodge repair with a tube of Fernox XL leak sealer if the leak is on the waste pipe.
2007-09-28 22:23:39 · answer #2 · answered by mike the bee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tool you are after is a Basin Wrench it has an adjustable grip on a long handle with swivel joint if you can see the nut then you should be able go get the correct size or if you ask at your local hardware shop I don't know the cost but it must be cheaper than getting a plumber in
2007-09-29 01:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by barney 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tool is called a BASIN WRENCH. It is designed to reach the confined area between the wall and basin of sinks. Found in most home improvement stores and all plumbing supply outlets.. Between $10-30 dollars. Good luck.
2007-09-29 01:32:12 · answer #4 · answered by uvmyattn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give the 10 to Pommac. It's a simple tool, at arelatively decent price; specific to exactly suit your need.
I do a lot of bathroom remodels, and so ften don't have the plumbing at the P trap hidden, so I very often just use Lock Jaw Pliers; but then there are times, when a decent NUT with a new compression washer; works with Hand Tightening.
Steven Wolf
2007-09-29 01:06:05 · answer #5 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what nut is loose.
If its the pipe to the tap then you need a Tap Spanner. It has a Tbar handle and a curved toothed grip at the top, (some are spring loaded) to tighten the nut on the tap.
If its the waste pipe, the white pipe about 1 1/4 inches thick, then the nuts on that should only need to be hand tight. If they are leaking then you need to undo it, reseat or replace the rubber washer and refit it making sure not to cross thread it ( common problem).
2007-09-29 01:48:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A plumbers wrench. It has a T handle with a swivel head that has teeth like a pipe wrench on the upper end.
2007-09-28 22:22:07 · answer #7 · answered by Pommac 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Its called a Spanner wrench.
2007-09-28 23:33:52 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pommac has the right answer for you. Use the Plummer's wrench. It is specifically designed for this purpose.
2007-09-29 00:26:08 · answer #9 · answered by Rawstuff 007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this tool is called a shetak ..sometimes its spelt differently ..but its still pronounced shee tak
2007-09-28 23:37:40 · answer #10 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋