Suitable tool to remove undersink nut

[noxide]

Hi There,

I'm trying to replace a kitchen sink tap that has a seized up cold water handle. The existing tap has a large hexagonal nut under the sink holding the tap in, could anyone tell me what tool I would need to remove this? I was thinking maybe a basin wrench, but the one i've seen in B&Q doesn't look like it would adjust wide enough to remove this.



Thanks!

 

[ShaunCorbs]

pita depending on how tight it is you can try holding the brass nut (warning it might cut you if sharp) and turn the tap anti clock from top

if its tight use a pair of pump pliers to grip and turn anti to undo

 

[Chalked]

This will sort it
Plumbing Tools by Rothenberger Telescopic Basin Wrench 32mm | Tap Spanners | NoLinkingToThis

 

[Best]

A pair of 7" Footprints shifts it if you can manage to hold them in right spot.

 

[noxide]

Thanks for the replies guys, chalked i'm not sure that Basin Wrench will work - i think the nut is bigger that 32mm..

Best, what is a "footprints"? does it go by another name perhaps

 

[stani]

I think it's something like a 47mm box spanner you need

 

[Best]

Thanks for the replies guys, chalked i'm not sure that Basin Wrench will work - i think the nut is bigger that 32mm..

Best, what is a "footprints"? does it go by another name perhaps

Footprints is the correct name for British made short arm grips. They have been made for decades. They come in sizes of 6", 7", 9", and bigger. Brilliant wee tool if you get used to it because it fits in awkward places and you can let it slip & tighten back & forth. Better than normal grips for tight spots. I will post a link on here.
I just have read over 15 million pairs have been sold world wide!
http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/section//sn/FOO9007#.Ve3zPcR4WrU

 

[lame plumber]

hammer n cold chisel

 

[plumben]

I'd vote for a box spanner,
Remove the flexible hoses from the tap body and Stick a box spanner on it or pair of water pump pliers

 

[PlumbBobBob]

I've moved them with a pair of wide jaw adjustables 8" ones

 

[Old Account]

This will sort it
Plumbing Tools by Rothenberger Telescopic Basin Wrench 32mm | Tap Spanners | NoLinkingToThis
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I've never used those are they good ?

 

[Old Account]

hammer n cold chisel

This I'd like to see no space to handle a hammer there

 

[Eyespy999]

I use the rothernberger box spanners however if your nut is too big you may have to try halfords or something like that. The box spanner will save you knuckles and probably half the day!

 

[moonlight]

I use the monument basin spanner as the jaws are thinner.
It will get into smaller spaces

 

[lame plumber]

I've never used those are they good ?

for someone who hasnt seen a basin wrench, it is interesting to comment on how to use a chisel

 

[moonlight]

I didn't find using a chisel very easy, not enough room behind the bowl to swing the hammer

 

[lame plumber]

I didn't find using a chisel very easy, not enough room behind the bowl to swing the hammer ��

get a longer chisel

 

[rocketmanbkk]

I use the monument basin spanner as the jaws are thinner.
It will get into smaller spaces


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Never got on with these

 

[Old Account]

For someone who knows how to undo without basin wrench asks about the hammer and chisel

 

[Millsy 82]

I use the monument basin spanner as the jaws are thinner.
It will get into smaller spaces


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I use these all the time and love them!

They can be a bit awkward without a spring but they do get into the smallest of spaces.