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#242272 18-Oct-2018 20:02
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Does anyone know how to loosen the big plastic nuts that hold the u bend in place, i would think they havent been off in at least 15 years and they wont budge . Is there a tool designed for this or what do people use . The kitchen sink one i can undo by hand but the laundry one is stuck fast and i have already flooded the laundry once so the wife is not keen for me to do it again . Help.





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  #2110656 18-Oct-2018 20:17
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Groove joint pliers are good for this sort of thing and always handy to have.

 

 

 

https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/fuller-pro-400mm-groove-joint-pliers-400mm-red-and-silver/p/253232

 

 

 

 





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  #2110665 18-Oct-2018 20:31
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I usually use a large groove joint plier. The trick to not flooding the place is to have a bucket under the sink. That will usually stop you emptying the full U bend back into the sink you've just disconnected.

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