Does it take any special plumber tools? I am very mechanically inclined but I know that in some plumbing jobs it takes special tools. I want to changing a basic 4 bathroom vanity faucet. Anyone have some pointers out there? Or should I call a plumber?
I have changed mine out! It doesn't take any specialty tools, but does take commitment as the space is really tight. The first faucet set I changed I used slip joint pliars to tighten the little nuts. The second set I changed, my son brought me a hinged jointed wrench that works great wonders in getting up in that tiny space and not cracking knuckles. I need to change one of my kitchen faucets and am putting the job off. But it will have to be done. Note: my house has well water and it is really alkali and eats the fixtures right up!
You can change it yourself. I will suggest buying a Basin Wrench. Getting to, and turning the nuts behind the sink is a pain. A basin wrench has a rod with a hinged head so you can reach up between the sink and wall to loosen or tighten the nuts. If the sink is marble, do not use plumbers putty on the faucet bottom as a seal. The putty and marble will react and stain the marble.
