Getting threaded faucet adapter unstuck

[acarter5251]

I attached the threaded sink adapter for my Grainfather CFC to my sink and now I can't get it unthreaded. It is an adapter that is threaded on both ends with different diameters. The threaded part sticking out is too small to really get a grip on with my bare hands and I don't really want to take vice grips to it and foul up the threads either. Is there any tool or method I'm not thinking of to get it unstuck.

So far I've tried soaking in vinegar to get rid of any deposits and using hot water to try and get it loose.

Thanks in advance!

 

[imasickboy]

Dishtowel + pliers

 

[acarter5251]

Dishtowel + pliers

I've tried and they just slip and shred my dishtowel

 

[MR17]

I've had good luck with using a rubber jar opening pad (used for opening jar lids, forget the name). Sometimes it's the only thing that works.

Good luck

 

[mirthfuldragon]

You could try threading the fitting back on to the adapter with a bit of locktite, then wrenching on the fitting and hope the sink side loosens before the locktight gives.

Also that is an idiotic design. Any male-male thread adapter without a hex in the middle [...] no reason for that. You could also try a rubber trap wrench, but I don't know if there is enough thread to get a good hold on.

 

[acarter5251]

You could try threading the fitting back on to the adapter with a bit of locktite, then wrenching on the fitting and hope the sink side loosens before the locktight gives.

Also that is an idiotic design. Any male-male thread adapter without a hex in the middle [...] no reason for that. You could also try a rubber trap wrench, but I don't know if there is enough thread to get a good hold on.

I thought about that as a possibility. I'll give it a shot since someone else has suggested it now and it doesn't seem like such a stupid idea anymore.

Also, yes, it is a very stupid design

 

[acarter5251]

You could try threading the fitting back on to the adapter with a bit of locktite, then wrenching on the fitting and hope the sink side loosens before the locktight gives.

Also that is an idiotic design. Any male-male thread adapter without a hex in the middle [...] no reason for that. You could also try a rubber trap wrench, but I don't know if there is enough thread to get a good hold on.

And that worked like a charm! Thank you so much!

 

[mongoose33]

They do make adapters that have a knurled area in the middle you can grip with pliers. I had the same style as OP in my faucet, had the same issue. I ended up using pliers to get it loose, and replaced it with this one:

https://www.menards.com/main/plumbi...3-c-8538.htm?tid=-5583983422584372715&ipos=35

I use mine on my garage sink and connect my RO water filter to it: