Do I need a special tool to tighten this nut or is there a different way to fix the loose faucet?
Asked by Marcella Kunst 
6 months ago
Last Updated: May 27, 2024
Hey, can someone give me a hand? I’m not sure if I need a specific tool to tighten that nut or if I’m overlooking the correct way to fix the loose faucet.
When you buy a new faucet, it usually comes with a tool for tightening the nut. You just have to remove the stainless line and it should fit the nut. The tool is called a faucet sink wrench, or something similar, and it’s around 8 inches long and costs about 15 bucks.
Check online for the specific brand of faucet you have to find the replacement parts, including the washer that goes under the nut.
While you could improvise with a pair of channel locks, it might be a bit challenging. Alternatively, there is a specially-designed side angle wrench made for this exact purpose.
The specific tool needed for this job is known as a basin wrench, which you can purchase on Amazon for around 15 dollars. Remember to replace the rubber washer located between the nut and the surface of the sink.
You seem to be overlooking a crucial piece that should be placed between the granite bottom and the faucet. Whoever installed it probably struggled to do it correctly, which may have resulted in overtightened nuts that cracked the stone counter.
The hole in the counter might not be large enough for the crucial part that secures the faucet. They even caused a crack in the counter. Without the right hole for the threaded mounting parts, the faucet won’t stay in place.