I am trying to replace existing vanity bowl sink from bathroom and when trying to take the faucets out, there are flexible pipes that connect at the bottom of faucets (to bring in cold and hot water). The nuts that connect those pipes to the bottom of faucets are in very tight space (behind and under the vanity sink bowl) and nut is screwed very tight to open by hand. Any ideas or tools to reach and open this nut so that the faucets can be take out and the sink bowl can be removed?
2007-11-04 08:28:16 · 8 answers · asked by AT 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yes, there is a tool which consists of a long handle atop of which is wrench type head which will clamp around the nuts you wish to loosen. This is available in any good local hardware store, or chains like Home Depot or Lowes. Some might even rent the tool so you wouldn't have to purchase it.
2007-11-04 08:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by googie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a Faucet Wrench, but the easiest way would be to disconnect the supply line from the wall first, then pull the sink up and turn it over. That's the easiest way to put a faucet onto a new sink before setting it into place also. Then just reconnect the supply lines once you get the sink on. 1) turn water off at valve and main 2) disconnect supply line from valve 3) turn sink upside down 4) remove faucet nuts and remove faucet.
2007-11-04 08:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A faucet wrench. It has a long handle about 8-10" and a swivel head that resembles a pipe wrench.
2007-11-04 08:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using a plumbers wrench. you can get various sizes at your local hardware store. the plumbers wrench as a size adjustment that helps to lock on to the fixture, otherwise just use a good pair of vice grip locking pliers. the longer the handle the easier it is to turn. they look like the wrench you might see being used as a weapon in some of the popular video games.
2007-11-04 08:34:47 · answer #4 · answered by loanman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Basin Wrench at any hardware store. They are cheap.
Home Depot, etc.
2007-11-04 08:32:54 · answer #5 · answered by Answers 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES. MOST PLUMBING SUPPLY HOUSES HAVE THE TOOL.(HOME DEPOT, MARVIN'S, WAL MART)
I THINK I PAID $8 FOR IT AND IT WAS WORTH THE PRICE. SWIVEL HEAD WITH A RATCHET EASY ON AND OFF.
2007-11-04 08:33:22 · answer #6 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its called a basin wrench.
2007-11-04 08:38:17 · answer #7 · answered by art48228 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
>Yes...find a local plumbing supply store and they will know exactly what you are looking for.<
2007-11-04 08:32:24 · answer #8 · answered by Druid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋