Plumbing-Basin-Wrench.... For Faucet Installation

A Plumbing-basin-wrench is a must have tool for every handywoman. Custom countertops made from concrete, granite or composite material can come much thicker than regular countertops which make getting at the faucet nut problematic. The easiest way to solve this problem is with this wrench. First, as with many of the fixes you'll encounter, read the directions that came with the new faucet. Second, check the joint between the countertop or sink surface and faucet, it must be sealed. The new faucet may come with a built-in rubber seal, however if it doesn't, use a ring of plumbers putty to make the seal. Now use the large nuts (don't over-tighten plastic nuts) to secure the faucet to the countertop or sink. This is where the plumbing-basin-wrench will come in handy.

Before you connect the supply lines to the new faucet, flush out the lines to remove any debris like copper shavings or flux that could gum up the new faucet. To accomplish this, simply hook up the new lines to the supply valve and flush it into a 5 gallon bucket.