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    Oct 11, 2010, 08:16 AM
    How a basin wrench works
    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.
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    Oct 11, 2010, 08:44 AM

    Try flipping over to the other position. Verify you are turning counter clockwise.
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Oct 11, 2010, 11:01 AM

    How about we link that video right to the thread, John!:)
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    Oct 11, 2010, 11:10 AM

    Hi Mark,

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

    John
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