I don't even like to say that word, but yesterday we noticed a lead under the sink in the kitchen. That fixture was installed when the house was built n 2001and it was leaking, so I put Belle in the car and we went to Lowe's. It has always been my practice to let the lady pick out the fixture she wants, and that practice has served me well.
Have you ever laid on your back under a kitchen sink, and cussed and cried trying to get tools between the basin and the wall, trying to disconnect a plumbing fixture? Mo too. This morning, I said "the hell with it" and went to a local place that specializes in plumbing. I told the tech what I was doing, and be brought out a Ridgid EZ Change Faucet Tool.
This thing is the cat's meow. It's basically an updated basin wrench. The job still ain't fun, but there is a whole lot less cussing. Tightening the supply lies to the faucet is easy-peasy.
If I had known I needed this tool, I might have done a little research. It worked great, but I could have saved a few bucks But, when water is running across the kitchen floor, it is no time to quibble over cents.
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Best plumbing accessory doesn’t exist, so make your own out of 2x6 and plywood. 24”w X 36”L, it’s a back saver the height of the lower edge of the opening on your sink base or vanity. No more cutting your spine in half when lying down working on sinks. You want another piece cut from 1/4” ply if you cabinets are framed, to go inside so the lip doesn’t get you either. A wide angle light on a sweat band strap is super useful too.
Drew458
Ordered. The sound of the basin wrench hitting the concrete (slab) floor is all too familiar.
After a blasphemous struggle on my back with that nut holding the faucet on, I developed Plan B. Disconnected the water and drain lines, then unscrewed the clips that hold the sink in. Replacing the faucet was done with the sink on the kitchen floor.
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