RIDGID 57003 EZ Change Plumbing Wrench Faucet Installation and Removal Tool

The plumbing wrench is a fantastic tool, and I’m so glad a plumber recommended it to me. It made changing out my kitchen faucet a lot easier, especially when dealing with old, corroded parts in tight spaces. The open-ended design with interchangeable inserts fits a wide variety of nut sizes you might run across, and the supply hose can run through the body so you don’t have to wrestle with awkward angles. One end even has an adapter for added leverage of stubborn hardware, by way of wrench flats or a screwdriver slot for extra twisting power, which alone made it worth the purchase. The grip is also very comfortable, and it has a good weight without being too cumbersome, and seems to have good durability from what I put it through. Beyond faucet work, it seems to have a lot of other handy features for around the house plumbing work, that I hope I don't have to experience any time soon though, haha. For a first job like this, it was incredibly helpful, and highly recommended! Read more

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This wrench is basically the superhero of my toolbox. So there I was, a month ago, standing in my master bathroom like a deer in headlights. The supply line had decided to throw its own little water party, and those sneaky recessed nuts were laughing at my pathetic collection of "household tools" (aka that sad drawer of bent screwdrivers and mystery wrenches from 1987). Enter: The Plumbing Wrench of Dreams. This bad boy waltzed in there and made those nuts surrender faster than you can say "emergency plumber." What could have been a day-long saga of tears, cursing, and expensive service calls turned into a quick victory lap around the bathroom. Minutes, people. MINUTES. But wait, there's more! (I feel like an infomercial, but bear with me.) The guest bathroom sink had been mocking us with its ridiculously stubby spout. My wife had been doing some sort of contortionist routine every time she washed her hands, and let's just say her commentary about the designer's intelligence wasn't suitable for polite company. So I secretly bought a new faucet (because I'm smooth like that) and surprised her with an upgrade. Once again, my trusty wrench made me look like some kind of plumbing wizard. Wife - impressed. Husband points - maximum level achieved. Victory dance - mandatory. Now, about this wrench's construction: I'm pretty sure it was forged in the fires of Mount Doom or maybe a secret government facility. This thing could probably survive a nuclear apocalypse and still be ready to tackle your plumbing emergencies in the wasteland. Unless you're actively trying to destroy it (and why would you? It's your new best friend!), or you have the organizational skills of a goldfish and lose it, you'll literally never need another one. Bottom line: Buy this wrench. Your pipes will thank you, your spouse will thank you, and your bank account will definitely thank you when you're not calling a plumber at 2 AM while standing in a puddle. Read more

I have a two sink vanity and purchased new faucets. I spent all evening on the first faucet. First, I had to unscrew the water lines. All I have is a basic adjustible wrench. It took a lot of work just to break the nuts free. Then, I had to work them for a bit until I broke the plumbing tape loose. Finally, I got those removed. Then, the plastic nuts that hold the faucet down. It was nearly impossible to get my wrench on those and there is almost no room to work. Many smashed fingers later, I got those loose. Next, the drain. I had to break the compression nut on the P-trap loose. That took the longest time of all. After watching many videos for help, I soaked it in very hot water and kept twisting it until it finally gave way and came off. Finally, the last task - the super-thin nut under the drain in the sink. After about 200 turns, breaking through glue and tape and tape in glue and glue on tape, it finally came off. Then, I put in the new faucet and I decided I needed a tool, so I purchased this tool. The next sink, with this tool. First, the nuts on the water lines. This tool attached to them, but they wouldn't budge. I couldn't get my wrench around the tool, so I gave up and just used by wrench to loosen then and then I used this tool to get them the rest of the way off. Then, the plastic nuts under the faucets. This tool has a thing to attach to those. It did great on them. They came right off. Next, the P-trap compression nut. Again, I had to work at it for over an hour to get it to budge, then it came off. This tool has nothing to help with it, so it was back to my wrench. Finally, the thin little nut under the sink. This tool has nothing for that either. So, it was another 200 little turns breacking though all the tape and glue. Then, I put in the new sink. I used this tool to tighten the nuts to hold the faucet in place and the nuts on the water lines. This tool is sturdy. It is a good size. I have small hands and I could use it. It has a lot of things it can attach to. Unfortunally, it doesn't really give you a good way to add torque to it when you twist. It would be nice if there was a hole right through the middle where you could put a screwdriver. Instead, you are apparently supposed to use a socket wrench on one end and the attachment on the other - which I didn't have access to. I would also like it if there was something on it that could be used for the drain. That is where I spent most of my time. Read more

I never write reviews but this one deserves it. Under the kitchen sink its a nightmare fitting under there as it is, bt with standard vice grips, pliers, wrenches, etc its hard to maneuver. My water lines were leaking and the nuts valves were stuff open. All nuts were seized and the wrenches and pliers didn't get me anywhere. Spent an hour tryng to replace the faucet - fyi Im plenty handy. m an engineer with years of construction and even machine design and build experience - my basic tools werent working because everything had been torqued for years and just wasn't letting go. I got ths thing in the mail and no kidding took me 20 min start to finish. This is an actual multi-tool that works...buy it. Buy 2 and give dad a gift lol Read more