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    marcwjj Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    May 23, 2013, 09:21 PM
    Cannot unscrew toilet supply line
    I want to disconnect the supply line near the toilet tank, and cannot unscrew it by hand, it does not seem to be in the shape (rounded nut) that a adjustable wrench could work , what should I do?

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    May 23, 2013, 09:35 PM
    Attack it with a pair of pliers. Good luck, Tom
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    May 23, 2013, 09:38 PM
    Thanks - seems like I need to get a pair of big pilers to fit the size, should I look for any specific pilers?
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    May 23, 2013, 10:20 PM
    Water pump pliers.

    Chuck
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    May 24, 2013, 12:46 AM
    Awesome- thanks!
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    May 25, 2013, 12:33 PM
    Here is a picture of a Water pump pliers, Thanks.

    John
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    May 25, 2013, 01:42 PM
    Even a pair of slip joint should work.
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    May 25, 2013, 04:44 PM
    More commonly known as channel locks. I always call them pump pliers too. Channel locks is just a brand name.
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    May 25, 2013, 11:39 PM
    Thank you all - the pump pilers was exactly what I needed!
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    May 26, 2013, 09:15 AM
    We're just glad you finely got the nut off. Tom
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