Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Need to get to this faucet valve
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obbay
11-30-08, 11:14 AM
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m24/obbay/IMG_1418.jpg
The valve is leaking and I can't get in to replace the washer. The handle comes off revealing the splined shaft of the valve. Unfortunately I need to remove that bell-shaped brass cover (don't know what the correct name is) at the base and I can't get a good grip on it. I assume it's threaded on, but I can't get it to budge either way.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m24/obbay/IMG_0032.jpg
Also I thought maybe I could go under the counter and try to remove the nut from the other side, but there isn't enough room for the pipe wrench that's made for these purposes to work. Too little space between bowl of sink and wall for the special claw to fit around the nut.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m24/obbay/IMG_0036.jpg
The flange of the undermount sink is thicker than it looks so that the nut is beyond it, Therefore the wrench has to fit between the nut and the lip of the sink to work.
any recommendations?
thanks,
Bob
The valve is leaking and I can't get in to replace the washer. The handle comes off revealing the splined shaft of the valve. Unfortunately I need to remove that bell-shaped brass cover (don't know what the correct name is) at the base and I can't get a good grip on it. I assume it's threaded on, but I can't get it to budge either way.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m24/obbay/IMG_0032.jpg
Also I thought maybe I could go under the counter and try to remove the nut from the other side, but there isn't enough room for the pipe wrench that's made for these purposes to work. Too little space between bowl of sink and wall for the special claw to fit around the nut.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m24/obbay/IMG_0036.jpg
The flange of the undermount sink is thicker than it looks so that the nut is beyond it, Therefore the wrench has to fit between the nut and the lip of the sink to work.
any recommendations?
thanks,
Bob
HotinOKC
11-30-08, 11:29 AM
Looks like there is a allen screw on the base of that (bottom/left)?
obbay
11-30-08, 12:22 PM
Hey Mark- Unfortunately there's no allen key in the base. What you are seeing is either water drops or corrosion or a combination of the two.
It might be that this snaps on and snaps off, but I think it's more likely on a threaded connection and I'm hoping there's a tool or technique I can use to remove it.
thanks!
It might be that this snaps on and snaps off, but I think it's more likely on a threaded connection and I'm hoping there's a tool or technique I can use to remove it.
thanks!
chandler
11-30-08, 02:12 PM
Get one of those jar lid rubber thingys and apply pressure, as I do believe it is threaded on like shower escutcheons are.
HotinOKC
11-30-08, 02:13 PM
Maybe a crows foot wrench:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/OBJECTS/42300/42264.JPG
I'll move your thread to the plumbing section so it gets more attention.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/OBJECTS/42300/42264.JPG
I'll move your thread to the plumbing section so it gets more attention.
srvcplumber
11-30-08, 06:02 PM
How did you make out??I think as quoted above I would try from the top.. can you see a brand name on the faucet..
Remember if nothin works there is all ways the
"DEAR get me the reciprocating saw and go shopping for new faucets!!!" option.
Remember if nothin works there is all ways the
"DEAR get me the reciprocating saw and go shopping for new faucets!!!" option.
obbay
12-01-08, 06:02 AM
I had no luck yesterday but think a combination of sliding lock/offset pliers and a rubber jar lid-grip thingy will be the way to go. I made a half-assed attempt yesterday while I was inbetween other stuff. Problem is with the concave surface it's hard to grip.
This leak has been a problem for a LONG time. I've let it go for over a year and it's time to fix or replace! I hadn't thought of the reciprocating saw though - that would certainly be cheaper than hiring someone who knows what they're doing!!:D
This leak has been a problem for a LONG time. I've let it go for over a year and it's time to fix or replace! I hadn't thought of the reciprocating saw though - that would certainly be cheaper than hiring someone who knows what they're doing!!:D