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I’m trying to change my bathroom sink tap. The underneath nut is in the attached photo. It is different to the other nuts in my other bathroom sink. I’m wondering what type of sink spanner would work? I’ve added a li k to a standard one from Screwfix.nut under sink

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  • The Screwfix tool:screwfix.com/p/forge-steel-adjustable-basin-wrench-1-2-3-4-/…Commented2 days ago
  • That or similar basin wrench should work, but I think I would try something that fits those two small slots. Something wide like a small chisel shape like a flat slot screwdriver or maybe just a socket and ratchet wrench for faster turning.Commented2 days ago
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    See a similar rod and flange in Step 3 at the 0:24 mark atyoutu.be/j5o2KE2lVqECommented21 hours ago

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That is just a long nut on a threaded rod.

Turn counterclockwise with a socket or open end wrench. A socket on an extension is easier but not essential. Usually when these nuts get loosened, they can be spun off with just fingers.

With the nut off the large C washer will slip off the rod and the faucet can be removed from the sink.

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  • Right, okay, thank you. Very detailed. Appreciate it.Commented2 days ago
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    Looks like there's a slot in the end of the tube nut too, so a very large flathead screwdriver, or a narrow paint scraper may also do the trick, assuming it's not corroded in place! (But my first choice would be a socket too.)Commentedyesterday
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Use a socket (probably with an extension), wrench/spanner or flathead screwdriver to loosen the brass hex part, then slip forked washer out. If the washer is held by a hole, loosen the brass part until you can unscrew the rest of the way by hand to remove it and release the forked washer. Some slip in and out with a slot, some are held by a hole.

These aremuch easier to work with than the "big corroded nut way up at the bottom of the sink," in my experience. No "sink-specific" tool is normally required, for one thing.

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  • Thank you, I’ll try this method and see how it goes with a screwdriver or something similarCommented2 days ago
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    Yup, praise the last person who had the foresight to not just use a normal nut. Trying to reach past the sink and water lines with a wrench/pliers/socket can easily add an hour+ to this project (ask me how I know...)Commentedyesterday
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    @Robin: How do yo know? :)Commented16 hours ago

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