Is there a tool that is like 2 pipe wrench you can use

Geo-TH,In

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Is there a tool like 2 pipe wrenches, each wrench turns in opposite directions, and it only takes one hand to use?

My daughter needs to replace an outside faucet.
Faucet is connected under kitchen sink. In the corner of the cabinet.

The faucet is screwed into hard copper fittings. .
You can see where someone in the past cracked the solder connection going to the copper fitting.

I need to tool to remove faucet without applying any torque to the copper fittings and there's limited space to get both hands on 2 pipe wrenches.

Not sure such a tool exists that you can squeeze on a handle and apply CW and CCW torque.
 
No tool to my knowledge. In similar situations, I've fallen back on the old reliable Vise-Grip. Clamp it on the fixed fitting and place a block, wedge or support of some kind between it and the cabinet side to resist the torque. Use another wrench on the moveable side. Good luck!
 
Most threaded copper fittings have a hex or flats to grip.

If the fitting has them, use an open end wrench to hold the fitting while the faucet is unscrewed.
 
Another thought, use a wrench on the fitting along with vise-grips. set them up so that you can span both with your hands. Get the set up and just squeeze them together in your hands.
 
Keep in mind, I only have room for one arm to reach under the sink, a tight place to work.

And the last place I want to solder a brass fitting with water inside the pipe.

I wonder if they make a short flex hose with Shark bite fitting on one end and threads on the other end?

Then if I crack the copper fitting, I just cut it off and use a flex hose.
 
Shark bite copper to Threads are easily found at Menards or other box store. A sill cock with copper is also available cut the copper as long as possible with a tubing cutter (not hack saw) and polish it up (roundy round) with 250 grit paper. Jim
 
That's how I have done something similar.
One arm at a time in a tight spot.
I like open end wrenches if and only if the parts have good hex flats.
Otherwise, the Vise-Grip pliers.
Another option is a large set of slip-joint pliers.
 
Take it a part and be prepared for it to break. If it does its a good time to rework it so next time its easier to get at. Sharkbites are your friend.
 
Shouldn't need even one pipe wrench. Assuming the faucet is NPT and threaded into an NPT copper adapter, both should accept an open end wrench.

I usually prefer to sweat in frost proof faucets. Most can be either sweated or screwed in.
 
Hi George,

Aren't you the one that said yesterday No more oil changes for me?

If so, this is your daughters problem not yours.

We can't do everything forever.

Larry
 


It would help if you told how far in the faucet extends or whether or not it is a freeze proof. A one handed tool like you are describing would not work because you need to have leverage of ten inches of wrench to get it tight enough to not leak, so it would take even more to get it started. Consider moving the connection away from the wall by extending the part that comes in through the wall, even if you need to enlarge the hole. Get it out by the cupboard door and then you will be able to drag your easy chair up close enough to do it sitting in comfort.
 
No more oil changes doesn't mean I stop doing other things..

I won't save a dollar or two doing it myself 4 X $40 =$160 and the 5th one is free. That works out to $32 an oil change.

A person doesn't stop being a father just because he stops changing his oil.
 
Yes, one person inside and one outside.
My fear is how do you match the torques?
If you don't you could easily crack the solder joint.
 

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