Went to replace the bathroom faucet expecting it to be secured underneath by nuts, but then I saw this, and I don't have the right tool for it. Never seen one before. Can't figure out what it is.
Any help would be appreciated.
What tool do I need to remove this from the underside of the bathroom faucet?
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Went to replace the bathroom faucet expecting it to be secured underneath by nuts, but then I saw this, and I don't have the right tool for it. Never seen one before. Can't figure out what it is.
Any help would be appreciated.
I believe that’ll take a 1/4” socket but might be another size.
Either way a socket will loosen it, find the correct size.
Either way a socket will loosen it, find the correct size.
Nut driver will also work
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Yeah a nut driver will work too.
Anything will work that will loosen that long “ nut “
Anything will work that will loosen that long “ nut “
In my experience a 7/16 nut driver does the trick. Looks like there may be screwdriver slots too.
yeah you right, I use a 7/16” nut driver on 1/4” closet bolts.
rickwhoo
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A wide tip screwdriver, wrench or socket will remove that.
A cresent wrench will take it off.
Aloha Mark
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Can the OP measure the outside width of the hollow nut, or the inside width? It almost looks like the intended tool for loosening the nut is a large allen key. Back when imported hex sockets were flooding the country, the junk tools had a sloppy fit that either would not fit over the nut, or too big, and would not be able to grip it before it slipped.
