GET A GRIP: USE THE RIGHT BASIN WRENCH FOR YOUR HOME PLUMBING PROJECTS - ChubbyChunk

Making plumbing connections underneath today's kitchen sinks can be a real challenge. With multiple basins, monstrous disposers, pullout sprayers and their dangling hoses, soap dispensers, instant hot-water heaters, water filters, dishwasher and ice maker connections, pullout trash-can slides, and who knows what else, it can get really crowded in that 36-inch sink base.


Kitchen and bathroom sink faucets typically are secured with low-profile mounting nuts that are accessible only on the underside of the sink, behind the basin. Standard wrenches and pliers are almost useless in this situation, well,all you need is a basin wrench.


WHAT IS A BASIN WRENCH USED FOR?

A basin wrench is a specialized tool for installing or removing kitchen and bathroom sink faucets. With its long shaft, it’s designed to reach up into the tight space underneath the sink and loosen or tighten the mounting nuts that are very hard to get to with other tools like standard wrenches or pliers.

A basin wrench is not designed to remove basins or sinks. Its main purpose is to remove nuts that are located under the sink or in other hard to reach areas. These nuts are very hard to remove because of the way they are positioned during the installation of the sink or the basin. However, the task is not impossible as long as you have a basin wrench.

The key to the basin wrench is a claw head that can grab onto the mounting nuts. The head can be adjusted to rotate in both clockwise or counterclockwise directions, depending on whether you want to loosen or tighten the nuts.





HOW TO CORRECTLY USE A BASIN WRENCH

When it comes to using the wrench itself, the key is to make sure you have it facing the correct way in regard to whether you are removing a faucet or installing one. In order to loosen the nuts holding the faucet, you will want to have the claw of the tool facing the right hand side, and it should be turned counter clockwise. The opposite is done to tighten the nuts of the faucet, the claw facing the left hand side, and with it being turned the clockwise direction to securely attach the faucet piece. Once you have the claw onto the nut that you are turning, you will use the T-bar that is at the bottom of the shaft to turn the wrench and either loosen or tighten the nuts of the faucet.

For many people, having to call the plumber is one of the worst expenses, although it is necessary most of the time. Leaky, dropping faucets plague everyone at some point in our homes, and they can be an annoying fix to pay for. However, there are some instances where becoming your own handyman can be a lifesaver, This is where the basin wrench comes to the rescue. This tool was created in order to complete this type of work, and honestly, if us the only job that this type of wrench does.  and when it comes to plumbing, there is one tool that you need to have if you’re going to be your own plumber. For chubbychunk, a professional plumbing tool brand, these difficulties are of course non-existent.  Without further ado, let’s get started with our closer look at this multifunctional basin wrench.


There are many wrenches on the market, many of which are job specific. However, in many cases, even a simple plumbing job can require working with more than one aspect. This is when a really good wrench comes in handy as it will allow you to work on many different objects without having to keep switching tools. A traditional basin wrench is used to disconnect faucets underneath a sink, since they’re easier to turn in tight spaces.  A multi-purpose basin wrench can function the same way as a traditional basin wrench, but they’re better to use for plastic wingnuts that are being used in newer faucets.

 

chubbychunk BASIN WRENCH FEATURES

1:MULTIFUNCTIONAL AND EFFICIENT DESIGN 


This wrench is an 8 in 1 product. That is right, it replaces your traditional tools and can be used to remove nuts and bolts of all sizes. For water hose connections, there’s usually only three open end wrench sizes needed. A multi-purpose open end wrench combines those three sizes into one, plumber-friendly wrench.

2:BALANCE METER

The balancer makes it easier to find a balance point. It can be easily judged whether it is compact or loose, making installation easier. It can also be applied to all objects that need to find a balance point, such as hanging objects (strokes, wall-mounted TVs, pendants, hooks, etc.)

3:EXCELLENT QUALITY

Made of lightweight,high strength plastic construction and two durable aluminum inserts, one for turning angle stop handles and another for holding the strainer basket in place. Easy to disassemble, simple to clean and hygienic. Whether you are a professional contractor or someone who likes to do the job yourself this is the tool for you.

4:EASY TO USE

Simply snap the position and rotate quickly, then replace the nut installed from the faucet. This repair and installation hand tools suit for Faucet and Sink Installer. Especially for nuts/Shut off valves/Strainer Baskets/Supply Line Nut/Faucet Nuts - Toilet 

Say goodbye to having to lug around a heavy and bulky tool box because this one wrench replaces 50 of your traditional tools. Its compact design makes it easy to bring with you and it saves you an immense amount of space. Not only will you be more organized but it will be easier to transport.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Material :Plastic + Metal
  • Head Style :Hex
  • Package weight: 12 ounces
  • Length :11.8 x 4.7 x 2 inch

FINAL WORDS

Choosing the right wrench for a project involves more than just matching sizes. Use the right style of wrench to make your project easier. The tool is designed to do only one thing—to install or remove a faucet—but it does that one thing better than any other tool. Once you understand how to use it, it will become an indispensable part of your plumbing tool kit.  Don’t wait to add our basin wrench to your shopping cart.