Where do I get a big spanner from - for changing sink plug

OM2 · Post by **OM2** » Thu May 27, 2021 4:36 pm

I need to change the sink plug.
We had one changed a few years ago by builders.
They told me I needed a big spanner.
All other tools I tried didn't work.

Where do I get a big spanner from?
Sounds like a dumb question!!

I measured the width I need to hold onto - it's about 2.5 inches at least.
That's 6.5cm.

Adjustable spanners - they don't go that big.
Ones that I've seen on Screwfix cost nearly £100 for that wide!

The ones the builders used was just a fixed width.
I'd prefer something I can adjust.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Thu May 27, 2021 4:46 pm

Quality costs, it may not get used much but it should last a life time (Or look on ebay)

wine~o · Post by **wine~o** » Thu May 27, 2021 4:57 pm

This one goes to 68mm https://www.toolstation.com/superwide-j ... MTEALw_wcB

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Thu May 27, 2021 4:58 pm

Search ebay for '16-68MM Adjustable Convenient Large Spanner Wrench Opening Plumber Reliable Tool' £4.88. "2.5" is 63.5mm

DWD

fin · Post by **fin** » Thu May 27, 2021 5:54 pm

do you mean the nut on a basin? like usually a plastic nut.
https://www.toolstation.com/1-14-basin- ... lug/p23484

like that? if so just buy a pair of adjustable pliers like these
https://www.toolstation.com/minotaur-wa ... ers/p12134

thats what i use whenever i fit a basin. well..... i use similar... but the one i have is more like £40-£45 to buy

Bob225 · Post by **Bob225** » Thu May 27, 2021 6:17 pm

5 holes aka pump pliers are all you need (large) at a push you can use a strap wrench, if its a plastic nut you can cut it off

OM2 · Post by **OM2** » Thu May 27, 2021 11:30 pm

Thanks for the replies guys.

@dewaltdisney - I think this is my best choice. I'll go for that. Under £5 - that's criminal.

@fin @Bob225, those suggestions are no good. Actually been there and done that. If I had a good quality water pump pliers... maybe... the one I had was cheap pound shop stuff. Strap wrench - tried that, no joy.
Problem is that the sinks haven't been touched in 12 years say - so everything is literally welded on.
When the builder opened, he used a massive spanner. I guess he got enough grip on. I'll try the water pump pliers if the 68mm pliers don't work.

Thanks.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Fri May 28, 2021 8:04 am

If you can get a purchase on the fitting you can add extra leverage by attaching an extension to the handle if you can figure something out like a tube, mole grips, or the like.

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