Remove Plastic Faucet Nut Tips & DIY Tool

Cheap & easy to make DIY tool. Tips on how to remove plastic kitchen & bathroom plastic faucet nuts.
If you can't access the plastic mounting nut on a kitchen or bathroom faucet and a basin wrench won't fit, you can make your own plastic nut sink wrench with a piece of pvc pipe.
Also shown in this video are some tips and tricks on how to remove stuck plastic nuts on a kitchen faucet, bathroom faucet or a water supply line.
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[@thekaneworks]

Tapping with the screwdriver worked for me. Video was a lifesaver.

[@veramilo]

I’m handier than most women my age (65+) but never tried installing a faucet, so I watched a multitude of videos. It didn’t look too difficult. - except nobody shows you the hardest parts, like how to fit yourself around the pipes in a small bathroom cabinet! (Added respect to plumbers for that feat!) Aside from that, all my metal nut fittings were locked up with calcium deposits. I expected the plastic nuts to be easier because there was no calcium, but it was impossible for me to get leverage. I’m sure the diy PVC wrench would’ve worked a charm except I didn’t have any of the supplies to make it so thank you for including other options. The screwdriver and hammer did the trick! I’m on day 3 of what originally looked like no more than a 2 hour job. Now on to probably another 3 days of trying to actually INSTALL the faucet… sheesh!

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I have a video that shows how to replace a bathroom sink faucet. The installation part starts around the 3 minute mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqKoYmuVecSFacksi=qEhULEsflWbBhZHH There are also videos about valves, installing the drain and many other plumbing help videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLvce66kQTjJTz0cqcI_HDnaLbNLDONCVP Best wishes for completion of the faucet installation.

[@veramilo]

@@Know-How-Now thank you for the links! I actually got the faucet installed quickly, but the drain is a problem. The sink replacement 20+ years ago used flexible pipe to line up the drain with the p-trap. I learned that should only be used as a stopgap until solid pipe can be installed. I’m temporarily using a bucket to collect the waste water until I can correct it. Thanks again!

[@darrenh101]

I made the tool and it did the job great! I love this kind of solution. For those who might also be so inclined, I used a table saw to cut the notches. I marked the spots on the inside so I could see them on the table and then pushed the pipe into the blade (no fence), cutting only the bottom side at a time. When I went to check if the notches were big enough for the nuts on my sink, they fit perfect and the nuts were off in maybe a minute for both. Just for curiosity, I tried the tool out on the nuts with the new faucet and they were a touch narrow. So I will widen them slightly so the tool is ready for replacing this faucet some day. Thanks! I subscribed!

[@murrsek]

Worked great - thanks! My plastic faucet nuts required four notches and I used a 1.5" PVC 90 degree elbow which worked out perfectly for the tight space under my sink. I just used a grinder to make the notches.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome! Thanks for commenting.

[@chetaldrich8247]

That screwdriver and hammer trick was what did it for me, thanks for posting this!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Chet!

[@Gainesway1]

It worked! I don't usually leave a comment, but I was so frustrated trying to get the faucet nut off that the solution was pure heaven! lol. Thanks again!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome! It's my pleasure to help.

[@TUBELIOUS1]

The hammer and screw driver worked super quick. Thank you for saving me time.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Sharon. Have a great day.

[@MsTipsycolada]

You saved my day. I have no upper strength and those plastic things would not turn, the screwdriver and hammer worked. I pray after I hook everything together I don't flood my apartment ☺️ Thank you and I tackle so many home improvements by myself. I actually put new balancing springs in my washing machine! With the help of my teenager!

[@Know-How-Now]

I hope you didn't have a flood. Way to go on the washing machine repair!

[@aaclaprix]

Thank you so much for your video! It was a lifesaver. We had 2 really stubborn plastic nuts. Your DIY tool worked really well for one. The second was corroded and stripped, so we drilled a bunch of holes in it and ripped it out. Thank you again!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, John. It's my pleasure to help.

[@fmorlando1]

Thank you thank you thank you! I used the hammer and screwdriver method and was able to change out my kitchen sink faucet on my own. A huge accomplishment for me! Thank you

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome! It's my pleasure to help. Way to go on the sink change out.

[@bimmer4755]

That little tip with the flat head and the hammer worked wonders ! Don't know why I didn't think of that! Thank you so much.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Michael. Getting to use a hammer on a frustrating problem can be kind of satisfying too.... even if you are not smashing the item to pieces. lol.

[@TeufelHunden]

THANK YOU!!! Farted around contemplating how I was going to try and get my big hands up there and then decided to check KZbin. Awesome DIY tool. Thanks again. You saved me ALOT of time!!!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Chris. Way to go on being resourceful and finding a solution to the problem!

[@Almitrab]

Thank you so much for this advice! Your video is the only one that I found that actually addressed a tuck plastic lock nut! I had been trying almost an hour! I used the screwdriver and hammer method, and it finally unscrewed! I can finally replace the toilet tank valve instead of my husband! He's been just too busy to get to it, so I wanted to take care of it for him! Thanks again!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. It's my pleasure to help.

[@lswhere40]

The screwdriver and hammer saved me! Thanks so much! Thumbs up!

[@Know-How-Now]

Way to go on the successful removal, Louis. It's my pleasure to help. Have a great day.

[@MARK-r6c3k]

That's what I was thinking of making. Drilling the whole for the screwdriver was something I didn't think of. Brilliant. Thank you for this. 🙂👍

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Sometimes I come up with a good idea. lol.

[@claudioleighton6799]

Thank you very much. It is great to see a lady who knows about plumbing. You are wonderful. And i like your voice, it is clear.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Ruben. Thank you for the kind words. I do my best to make the videos helpful.

[@felixsmith7824]

Thank you so much for the actual DIY solutions! The hammer and screwdriver one worked perfectly! Other videos I looked at basically boiled down to buying a tool I don't have (either an official version of your pipe tool or a tool that cuts the nut off) so I really appreciate the simple cost free solution

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. I was aiming for a way around of buying a tool.

[@putanious7064]

Good video + tips. If you don't have proper size PVC pipe laying around but you're getting ready to toss out the tail piece of a replaced drain -- the threaded (top) side of that tail piece works great with a couple notches cut in just like in this video

[@valho9]

Very helpful! Changing out a kitchen faucet, and the plastic nuts weren't budging. The hammer and screwdriver worked on one side, but not the other. Got out the drill and broke through that sucker. Thanks for the tips!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Val. It's good to hear to you defeated the plastic nuts and got the faucet removed.

[@AndrewReinert]

The mounting nuts on our faucet were too corroded to budge; the wings started snapping off! I was about to throw in the towel and call a plumber. Your drill trick worked like a charm.

[@Know-How-Now]

One other thing that you can do if something is stuck. Treat is with penetrating oil (No WD-40 as some people believe is good for stuck stuff). PB Blaster is my go to, however, it smells really bad and I suspect that breathing that in can't be good for you.

[@heatherrhoden780]

I had a tool already and it wasn't working on the final faucet nut so then I tried the hammer and screwdriver and that didn't work but then I tried drilling it off and that worked! Thank you so much!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Heather.

[@restlessartist]

Really appreciate all the tips at the end, cuz I didn't have a spare PVC pipe lying around. Screwdriver and hammer method did the trick. Man, why didn't I think of that?!? Thank you!!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome! Happy plumbing.

[@dennisvillman4579]

You are a freaking genius, the PVC idea saved so much time, I did cut a few corners when making it, but it worked like a dream. THANKS.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Dennis. Thanks for watching the video, the compliment and for taking the time to comment. Have a great day.

[@kathleenlogan1157]

This video is a lifesaver. I made one and it worked like a charm! Thank you so much!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@kelliglorso-mccabe5025]

You are fantastic--the mallet and screwdriver worked like a voodoo charm to loosen those stuck plastic nuts under my kitchen sink! Thank you for the awesome video!

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for the compliment, Kelli. Good job on getting the faucet free! Please consider supporting the channel and subscribe. Sadly, KZbin often does not reward short and to the point videos (There is more money to be made the longer you watch). The more subscribers the channel has and complete views of it's videos will push these videos to top of the search list. Any help is appreciated.

[@greghawley7852]

Definitely helped! Given the awkwardness of where the plastic nuts are, once I had a good handhold on the other end of the PVC that was enough. I didn't need the leverage of the screwdriver on the end. Nice. Thanks.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Nice to hear from you, I love to hear from people who watch the videos. Have a great day.

[@jbyrdyoga598]

Thank you! It was the hammer/screw driver method that solved my problem. The DIY tool looks like it will come in handy for other jobs.

[@Know-How-Now]

You're welcome!

[@rkgoswami6494]

Great idea. In my case the stuck plastic nut is located in a deep hole. I could barely put my hand on it, no other tool like wrench or hammer could get there. The basin wrench was completely useless in this situation. This approach will definitely work. Thanks for this great advice.

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for the compliment and taking the time to write a nice note. Good luck on your project.

[@trishjohnson7059]

I used the PVC pipe method. I worked great. Especially helpful working in that very tight spot under the sink. Thanks!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Trish! Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment. Have a great day.

[@81OH4Z4RD]

The pvc tool looks like a winner, will give it a shot

[@lindyengineer]

In a why didn't I think of it moment ....Thanks for the screw driver and hammer method. It worked like a charm even after I broke a rib with a wrench.

[@buffclops]

Inspired by the PVC pipe idea, I was looking around the house for something similar to cut and a paint roller came to mind as I was currently painting. I got a wire cutter and eyeballed some cuts to be made and was successful removing the plastic nuts. I didn’t add a hole to put a screwdriver through as I felt that the roller supplied a good grip. Thanks!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. The paint roller is a great idea.

[@SusanChang-k1n]

Thank you so much! I had a stubborn, stripped plastic nut - the screwdriver and hammer did the trick!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@StephanieJacobs604]

Thank you for offering actual constructive tips, and not just "use a rag"

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Stephanie. Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment.

[@davidsimpson3380]

Thank-you! The hammer and screwdriver method worked a treat :)

[@Know-How-Now]

Yo are welcome!

[@sonicvilleras]

Im the worst dumb rookie plumber and thank you because this helped me out a lot as I was taking apart my BR faucet.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome.

[@georgesmith9178]

I love the crude but effective approaches in this video. Mean and lethal :). I wish I could have given you 3 thumbs-up.

[@Know-How-Now]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@KevinS265]

Yes! Thank you! First instructions I found that don't assume the plastic nut will just turn right off.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@nekomerra]

I panicked because I broke the little feet on my plastic nut while trying to get it off but this video and a screwdriver and hammer saved me 🙏 ty!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Great, you had success!

[@markteiwes5446]

The screwdriver/hammer trick worked for me. Thanks!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Super, thanks for commenting and watching the video.

[@mikeboston421]

great video, watched your other video pertaining to building a tool out of abs, was gonna do that then found this video and used the hammer/screwdriver(near the end of video) trick to get the plastic undersink nuts off, worked like a charm, saved me a trip to the store and a few bucks, thanks so much!

[@grrrrrlonfirew]

Thank you for this video. I followed your recommendation and drilled the thing off!

[@Know-How-Now]

Good job! You are welcome.

[@andrewthompson6893]

The best video of its kind right here.

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for the compliment, Andrew.

[@rlgarcia25]

This is the best DIY ever!!!!! Thank you soooo much!!!!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Raymond!

[@mikosquire1921]

love how easy you solve this issue. Great because i was getting frustrated

[@Know-How-Now]

It was my pleasure to help. Have a great day.

[@megcook5607]

Hammer and screwdriver worked! Thank you!!!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Meg!

[@diss0nance]

A basin wrench just ripped the nubs off the plastic nut, going to try drilling it in the morning and hope I don't break the sink! :) thanks for the tips

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Good luck tomorrow!

[@tundruu]

Thanks! I never would have thought of this! Much better!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@alishashrestha5297]

Thank you for making this video made my life easier and help save me money ❤️❤️❤️

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.

[@lindseywagner7510]

You are an amazing woman! U just saved me! Thank u so much!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Lindsey!

[@beachven]

Thank you so much for Your tip .. with screw driver and hammer. I got plastic screw loose. Yipeee. Cathy. 69 yr and I still have skills 😃

[@Know-How-Now]

Way to go Cathy!

[@boomerdepp1456]

My wife's words - loved it! - used the screwdriver trick.

[@okiedokie5015]

great great idea, i was working on my own sink and found my plastic locknuts stuck with no tool to get them off, great i dea, will try it out tomorrow. keep up the good work!!!!!

[@Know-How-Now]

Good luck getting the locknuts loose and thanks for the compliment.

[@letsmake6245]

did you free the stuck plastic locknuts using PVC idea? had any issues with slipping or PVC breaking?

[@okiedokie5015]

YES i DID. REMOVED BOTH WITHOUT A HITCH. CRAZY SIMPLE!!!!!

[@jjomalley8986]

Very good if you have no space, but a hammer and any straight hard thing that can catch a tab or cut in counter clockwise will do the job. a pipe wrench or channel locks, vice grips all are handy when with a hammer and screwdriver, a hacksaw and ready for most small jobs. Don't ever forget leverage, friction, gears,, and more that multiplies your work many times.

[@pastorlugo121]

Genius!!! Thanks for the tips. You save me some money.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Pastor Lugo. Have a great day

[@marymccowan6629]

Thank yo for the tip rrying right now the tabs on the plastic nuts have been broken by previous owner or plumber. Yea pray rhe hammer and screwdriver works

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Mary. Another thing you can try if you have a stuck nut/bolt/connection is to spray some penetrating oil on the stuck parts and wait an hour. I use PB Blaster brand. A word of caution, it has a horrible odor and you should ventilate the area on contain the area you sprayed so the vapors don't escape.

[@DJRhinestone]

great info, great tips, several options, Thank you so much!!!!! Well done!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. It's my pleasure to help. Hopefully one of those tips works for you.

[@melaniegriffin78]

Life saver.. I was struggling to get those nuts off.. I used the screw driver and hammer method..

[@josephj7435]

Me2

[@princecaspianofthesea5905]

thank you! we are at our wits end trying to get our bottom mounting nuts off. we will try theses tips.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. You might also try spraying some penetrating oil on the connection. PB Blaster is a good brand name. It smells really awful, so ventilate the area if you choose to use it.

[@clairecurley1605]

Thank you! We did the pvc pipe method just how you did it and worked.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Claire. Way to go on being resourceful and finding a answer to solve your problem!

[@mytexasdays1526]

Thanks. Easier than taking a trip to home Depot and spending time and money when I have all this at home. Got 2 of those stuck and I don't intend on doing this again.

[@Enigma758]

Best advice on the 'net, thanks!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. I try to make quality videos. Thanks for the compliment and for taking the time to comment.

[@nosuzieormartha1768]

thanks i dont know your name but im a working gal like your self and i was trying to get it off with my dremal and im glad i came across you . i should have came here first before getting my big idea. i would have saved myself a lot of dust and plastic crumbs all in my face and eyes

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Good to hear the video helped to solve the problem.

[@braveladder1682]

Clever. What ultimately worked for me was using a rubber strap wrench. You sound a bit like Jodie Foster!

[@spyman52]

The best I've seen so far with my problem.

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for the compliment, Frank. Have great day.

[@spyman52]

...and it worked. Nothing worse than a 2 hour project that ate up the whole weekend due to a faucet nut.

[@lekkertube]

You are a genius thanks! It worked fort me.

[@000mar000]

Our kitchen faucet was probably original to the house (over 30 years) so it was stuck on real good. We tried bascially every thing and the spokes kept breaking off. Eventually we decided to use a small drill bit that just tore through and it snapped off. Probably not the best thing if you're planning to keep your sink, but worked like a charm!

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your experience. Good to hear you found a solution, sorry to hear the sink was a casualty.

[@000mar000]

Know How Now We will eventually replace that tool! We missed once so just a little scratch on the underside haha - but no biggie!

[@jakekeys88music]

I tried a block of wood against the tab on a nut yesterday, but I may just try the screwdriver bit. I have better nuts with the new faucet I want to design, so I guess I don't mind if I destroy the ones there now.

[@grahamwatt5541]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I made my tool out of leftover galvanized pipe.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Graham.

[@jrewen]

This helped a lot, thank you!

[@Know-How-Now]

It's my pleasure to help!

[@Anontesla]

Good job sir lots of options thank you!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@kimberlyrhodes777]

Appreciate ya! Very useful, clear, and concise!

[@Know-How-Now]

It's my pleasure to help, Kimberly.

[@Dano-uf8ys]

Special tools, you'll never use more then once. I really hate that. I used an adjustable wrench and hammer to remove the bolt holding the metal hose leading to the water supply. This is real work.

[@julien2270]

Brilliant! Thank you. This worked perfectly. :)

[@Know-How-Now]

You're welcome!

[@mikemike2627]

Thank you so much. This worked perfect for me except I used a hot screw driver and melted the pvc pipe. It was so much quicker. 😁

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for taking the time to offer another way to solve the problem, Mike. Comments like yours add extra value to the video.

[@chris5770]

I can see how that homemade PVC pipe tool would be more quick and efficient, but the screw driver hammer worked for me too - eventually. :P Thank you!

[@Know-How-Now]

Super, great to hear one of tips was helpful. You are welcome.

[@Dano-uf8ys]

Know How Now: Keep it up, you're doing great.

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks!

[@Castle3374]

You have saved me from ripping the whole sink out, and throwing it in the ocean!

[@johnsavaryn1440]

love these videos, thank you

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome.

[@vickideur7206]

Thank you! So helpful!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Vicki!

[@dw7598]

EXCELLENT IDEA ❗️ THANK YOU❗️❗️❗️

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Donovan.

[@murphymcbride6863]

Best video for this I've seen. I was getting frustrated. :)

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for the compliment, Murphy. Please consider supporting the channel and subscribe. It's free and it will help me to continue to add more videos.

[@murphymcbride6863]

I ended up using the screwdriver, hammer , wrenches and a drill. Thirty year old washers are REALLY stuck. :)

[@slpardee10]

Great hacks. Thanks!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@Dano-uf8ys]

KNOW HOW NOW: You are the most articulate lady plumber I've ever had the pleasure to experience.

[@Know-How-Now]

I do my best to make quality videos.

[@AlohaTaste]

Thanks I confirmed that I can destroy the faucet but which is hands down the easiest way to get off a stuck plastic nut

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Happy plumbing. lol.

[@patriciade5094]

Thank you so much I will try this this weekend

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Patricia.

[@casseyshelton2481]

What about the water line hose that is stuck? The plastic nut is no problem, but I cannot unscrew the hose.

[@purplerainne]

Great tip! Thank you !

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@MitziSmith-u3o]

Thanks. From another female in plumbing.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. It's my pleasure to help.

[@MathematicsProfessor]

THANKS! Good video. I used a drill and then a hammer and chisel.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Paul.

[@josephj7435]

You are a life saver!

[@HRTsAFyre]

Very clever tool.

[@plusfourOpLvl]

This helped me. Thanks!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, John!

[@chrismcknight7164]

I was able to get a small screwdriver and hammer and tap it loose by hitting against the wing in the direction I needed it to turn

[@creatorpeter1.0]

Nice. Gonna try it :)

[@seshachary5580]

very nice. Thank you

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome.

[@Ottonic6]

Do the new faucets comes with new nuts? I think they do, but not sure

[@Know-How-Now]

Yes, the come with the plastic nuts that secure the faucet.

[@triciahowarth3978]

Very helpful!

[@letsmake6245]

thank you for the great tips

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome.