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kristinwo9
Oct 11, 2010, 08:16 AM
I'm having the hardest time with the basin wrench and I can't figure out why. I am trying to replace the sprayer head and hose, but the basin wrench is not gripping around the nut. What am I doing wrong. When I turn it counter clockwise it's just not gripping onto the nut.

Stratmando
Oct 11, 2010, 08:44 AM
Try flipping over to the other position. Verify you are turning counter clockwise.

afaroo
Oct 11, 2010, 10:45 AM
See the attach images it shows tightening the nut, To loosen the nut you have to flip the basin wrench to the other side as Stratmando suggested, good luck.

John

massplumber2008
Oct 11, 2010, 10:48 AM
Kristen, to remove the sprayer hose nut from the faucet body you need to turn the nut counterclockwise as you are doing...

Set/flip the head of the basin wrench so it will close down on the nut when you spin the nut counterclockwise and it should easily unscrew... see image below.

Let us know how you make out, OK?

Mark

afaroo
Oct 11, 2010, 10:59 AM
Open the link below And here is one more, good luck.

John

YouTube - Electrical & Plumbing Repairs : How to Use a Basin Wrench (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llOBkl10ZTs)

massplumber2008
Oct 11, 2010, 11:01 AM
How about we link that video right to the thread, John!:)

llOBkl10ZTs

afaroo
Oct 11, 2010, 11:10 AM
Hi Mark,

I can't do it you or Tom be able to do it, Thanks.

John