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  1. J

    Seeking a mystery tool to tighten a faucet nut.

    Tightened this up by hand, then tightened the screws down. The faucet still has too much play in it. There is no room to get any conventional tool on the nut to tighten it. I bought a faucet tightening tool from Ridgid, but the nut is too big for the tool. Any pros out there know the magic tool...
  2. D

    Help replacing bathroom sink faucet

    I'm trying to replace the sink faucet in my bathroom and the faucet handles are held in place with 1.5" nuts under the sink that I can't undo for the life of me. Tried plumber's wrench, basin wrench, vice grips, Rigid EZ Change faucet tool, WD 40 and nothing will do it. Is there a way to...
  3. J

    What tool/method to use for tightening this faucet...

    Hi all, I'm hoping someone can help as I'm looking for a good way to tighten the Kohler faucet on this bathroom sink (Picture attached). It's a 3 post faucet setup and I can't (for the love of God) get any tool around this faucet nut to tighten it snug enough to not loosen up when...
  4. M

    Need help identifying cartridge

    This cartridge has a built in nut attached to it and does not seperate. Dont know the brand, and they dont sell it at the parts store. I went to Home Depot and Alright plumbing.
  5. M

    Old Wall Mount Faucet - Exterior Nut Below Handle Broke

    Hi all. I tried to remove the cold water stem from a faucet in order to replace the gasket. As I was attempting this, it cracked and then eventually about 1/3 of the nut broke off. Threads are exposed and the nut is loose when turning the nut itself. Thus far with the main valve on there...
  6. I

    Stuck/rusty Kitchen faucet nut?

    Hi, I decided to replace my kitchen faucet of roughly 10 years, but I am unable to remove the giant nut holding the sink to the granite top. I have tried dousing the giant nut and bolt with wd40, liquid wrench, and even CLR but I still cannot get the nut to turn even the slightest bit. I am...
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