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I have a kitchen faucet that is starting to move around in the hole cut in the counter top. I would like to figure out how to tighten it, but due to the location of drain pipes and the disposal I can't get my head back there. I can reach up, but I don't know what I am supposed to be doing.

I took a picture back there, but I am not really sure what I am supposed to do to tighten it.

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Kellenjb
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  • What is the make of the faucet? Do you know the model name or number? A picture of the faucet itself might help. It looks to me like that silver rectangle is some sort of a clip. Is this a super-fancy faucet? I can't tell what the BX conduit is for, or where it is going? Are those the sprayer hoses? – Dave Nay Jan 16 '12 at 02:04
  • I am not sure of the make of the faucet. It was in the house when I bought it and I don't see anywhere that it is labeled. I added a photo of it though. The conduit is for the head of the faucet (it pulls out like a spray hose). – Kellenjb Jan 16 '12 at 02:15

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The tool you need to get behind the sink to tighten the retainer nut is called a basin wrench. You can buy them anywhere for $8 to $40. They swivel to fit and have extended handle so you can turn it from below the sink level. Yes, you have to do it by sense of feel, or position a mirror to help you see the nut. Google sink wrench or basin wrench and you will see dozens of them.

Plumb Pak PP840-7 11 Inch Basin Wrench $8 online

shirlock homes
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  • Thanks for the help. Guess I now need 1 more tool to add to my bag. – Kellenjb Jan 17 '12 at 15:27
  • Adding tools to your bag becomes an addiction when you own a house and DIY. LOL. But still cheaper and better than calling someone like me to bring my tool bag and leave you with a big bill...!!! – shirlock homes Jan 18 '12 at 10:58
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It looks like a Moen to me. The end of the pull-out hose opposite from the sprayer head should be attached to a short length of threaded pipe. This threaded pipe also has a nut on it that holds the faucet tight to the counter top. I think this nut is usually tightened with a specialty tool that comes with the faucet, so it might be a bit inconvenient to do it with a standard basin wrench.

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