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    Happy32 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 12, 2009, 07:41 PM
    Can't loosen locknut under toilet
    All ~ My fiancée is trying to fix our only toilet. We got stuck at unfastening a very old stubborn hex bolt and searched the internet for help. This thread has totally saved us! We know nothing about basic tools and this was the first time I heard of this brand or type of plier. Thank you thank you THANK YOU.
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    massplumber2008 Posts: 12,832, Reputation: 1212
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    Sep 13, 2009, 04:51 AM
    Hi Happy...

    Your post was moved to this spot. Future readers should know that this was originally posted at a thread that discussed channel lock pliers and plastic nuts.

    In this case, it may be helpful to know that the best tool for removing a HEX headed nut/bolt will be a SOCKET SET with the correct size head.

    If you are removing a tank to bowl bolt then you will use a screwdriver in the tank to hold against yourself while using the correctly sized socket head on the bottom nut to loosen the nut/bolt setup.

    Let us know if you need more information.

    MARK


    PS: Channel locks are a brand name of WATER PUMP PLIERS... see images. For plumbing jobs you want to purchase the NON SLOTTED type (bottom image). The slotted type (top image) have a tendency to SLIP the slot when excessive pressure is applied to the pliers... not pleasant on the hands/fingers when it happens either... ;) Just FYI.

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    Sep 13, 2009, 05:02 AM
    Another way I use to remove stubborn tank bolts is to take a hacksaw blade, wrap a rag around it for a handle and saw that sucker off between the tank and the bowl.
    The bolts are brass so they saw easy. Good luck, tom
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