How to tighten the big 2" nut under the kitchen faucet?

lameon

I'm installing a Blanco single handle kitchen faucet. This faucet is tightened by a big nut, about 2" or so. And the space is very tight also, there is only 3" - 4" between the sink and the back of the cabinet. I tried with a basin wrench, but it didn't work. 2" seemed too big for the wrench to catch it.

Please some one give me a suggestion what tools I should use to finish this job.

Thanks!

TarheelTerp

I always mount the faucet onto the sink before I install it.

Lightfoot

there are wrenches you can buy (cheap) to do it. normally they are just stamped out of flat steel and available at HD, Lowes, Ace, just about anywhere. last one i bought was less than 10 bucks, i think it was 5.99.
or you can borrow one, because really-how often do you need it as just a homeowner. If you were close, i'd let ya borrow mine! It hasn't been used in over a year

Try Harbor freight, it'll be made in china or singapore but it'll be cheap anyways, and how many times will ya need it. I hate to buy anything except USA made, but on something like that i usually buy whatever's cheapest. Or you could use a pair of large channel locks.

joecaption

One style looks like this, this one will also tighten up the flapper seat assembly in a toilet tank.