Plumbing Logo

Related Topics:

J
Joanne Dixon Posted on Feb 15, 2016
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

How do I tighten a bathroom pedestal sink faucet.

The faucet has come loose. My husband is disabled, so this leaves me to fix. I don't know how to tighten the faucet. I printed the pdf instructions but they are so small I cannot read them. I am new to home ownership and eager to learn as much as possible without having to call in a handyman. Thank you Joanne

2 Answers

L Pfaff

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Top Expert:

An expert who has finished #1 on the weekly Top 10 Fixya Experts Leaderboard.

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

  • Master 11,573 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 15, 2016
L Pfaff
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Top Expert:

An expert who has finished #1 on the weekly Top 10 Fixya Experts Leaderboard.

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

Joined: Jan 05, 2011
Answers
11573
Questions
0
Helped
3583972
Points
181713

Bud J

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

  • Contributor 5 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 15, 2016
Bud J
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Joined: Feb 06, 2016
Answers
5
Questions
1
Helped
974
Points
15

Joanne- this can be tough. You may have to reach under and up to get at the nut that tightens down the faucet to the sink.Or you can crawl into the cabinet under the sink and look up and you'll see the nut that needs to be tighten. Hopefully you can use Channel Lock pliers for this or a specialized "Basin wrench" which is used in very tight spots like. this.
Try to upload the pdf instructions so that we can point out the nut to look for. But getting at and tightening the nut is the biggest challenge.
Good luck,
Bud

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

ROHL Aqui Two Handle Widespread Bathroom Sink Faucet

Look on the back of the handle with a mirror and you should see a recessed Allen screw. Some have a decorative can on top marked H & C, or red and blue. Those pop off.

No info online, but this unit comes under many names, I answered one today already, low quality, high price and probably made in China or korea.

https://www.google.com/search?q=ROHL+Acqui+Two+Handle+Widespread+Bathroom+Faucet+tighten+handle

..
0helpful
1answer

Need assembly instructions for kokols pedestal combo sink in clear

Is this any help?
https://sites.google.com/site/bathroomfurniturevanitysink/installation-on-vanities/glass-vanity-set-up-guide-kk09

Otherwise you could send them an email:
http://www.kokolsinc.com/pages/contact-us/
0helpful
1answer

How can I fix a bathroom sink faucet?

THE LINE MAY BE CRIPPED. TIGHTEN THE NUT OR REPLACE THE NUT IF IT WILL NOT TIGHTEN. YOU MAY NEED A LONGER WATER LINE TO GET AROUND THE BUMP.
0helpful
1answer

We have the Kokols Wallmount Bathroom Pedestal Glass Sink Vanity Combo but the p-trap keeps leaking. How do we fix it?

Remove it, (Don't forget water will come out when you uncscrew it!!!) clean it thoroughly, especially the ends, clean and check seating of any rubber washers to make sure they are fitted correctly and not being distorted when the rings are tightened, reseat it with no force (it should sit naturally without having to force it in) and tighten rings. There are lots of videos on youtube showing how. If you cant stop it leaking buy a new trap. It's worth while looking very carefully for exactly where the leak is before you remove the trap, it might be coming from higher up. Repair Leaky Sink Drain Pipe
0helpful
1answer

How do I replace a cartridge for kohler bancroft sink faucet?

kohler bancroft is the sink manufacturer, not the faucet mfgr. do you have a clue what faucet mfgr it might be?
2helpful
1answer

Handle is loose water flow weak

to tighten handle, you hold lever(top of handle) while unscrewing round piece below, entire assembly should come off.look down and should be screw down there, tighten it up. flow problem could be the areator, unscrew and clean if need'd. check supply tube's,shut off valve's, (if you have them)make sure they are wide open.
0helpful
1answer

I have a Moen Monticello bathroom faucet. I am

Moving left to right: I am not an expert, but I have installed a fair number of faucets. Seems like a basic issue of just getting under the sink and tightening up. Make sure someone is topside to assure the faucet stays straight and does not move as you tighten up below. It is never easy to get a wrench and your hands in the proper position to tighten up the nut, but don't give up try a smaller Channel lock wrench if necessary.

Sink Stopper: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Improve/PopUpStop.html
1helpful
1answer

Loose handle

There should be a set screw that will tighten up handle.
4helpful
1answer

My Monticello has a loose handle.

Hi,

If you click on the "Illustrated Parts Diagram" link in the link attached, you will see in the link below how you just need to twist the elbow in order to tighten it onto the hub.

Not finding what you are looking for?

283 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Plumbing Experts

john h

Level 3 Expert

29492 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

ADMIN Andrew
ADMIN Andrew

Level 3 Expert

66772 Answers

Are you a Plumbing Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...