Grohe, How to tighten single hole pull down faucet

[kschane]

I've scoured the Web and there is lots of information on this subject, but none of them seem to be the same setup as mine. Most seem to use a "U" bracket with a separate small nut, but on mine, the nut and bracket seems to be all one piece. Of course I have no idea what brand it is as it was in the house when I moved in and all the markings are gone. Help please!

 

[hj]

I suspect it is a Grohe, or similar, and tightens from the top after you pull the spout off and use the special wrench.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[kschane]

I suspect it is a Grohe, or similar, and tightens from the top after you pull the spout off and use the special wrench.

Thanks for the quick response. That would make sense.... any tips on pulling the spout just to have a look? Would it require any special tools or replacement seals or anything?

 

[Highlander]

If you post a picture of the "above the counter" part of the faucet, I bet someone here will recognize the brand if not the model.

 

[hj]

usually it just pulls out, but if that is the type of faucet you have, you would have to remove the hose to tighten the faucet.

 

[kschane]

If you post a picture of the "above the counter" part of the faucet, I bet someone here will recognize the brand if not the model.

I don't know why I didn't think to post an above shot. . . VERY short sighted of me. And now I'm at work and can't get one. However, this is basically what it looks like, so I think hj was correct that it's a Grohe:

usually it just pulls out, but if that is the type of faucet you have, you would have to remove the hose to tighten the faucet.

I did try just pulling up on it and that worked! But of course I don't have the "special install tool" since I'm not the original purchaser. BUT, it does have 2 "flats" on the sides of the main part of the faucet, so I THINK I'll be able to simply tighten it as shown here:

Let me know if this is a bad idea for some reason. . . . but seems easy enough!

That's not the EXACT faucet i have, but it looks identical except for the shape of the neck and the type of head. . .

Thanks everybody for the help!

 

[Terry]

That's how it's done.

 

[hj]

That one does not appear to use the "star end/serrated shaped" wrench that other models do.