Unable to unscrew a shower hose from the unit

[Mottie]

I really can’t understand how this would not come off using either water pump pliers or a mole wrench. It just seems that the OP is not able to use the tools properly. Nothing wrong with that, just how it is. Perhaps he should consider getting someone in. As for the mechanical engineer he got in, well, my mates son has a masters degree in mechanical engineering. My mate had to show him how to change a wheel using a jack and wheel brace.

 

[lostinthelight]

Op said “Turning a thumb wheel to try and tighten the jaws is hopeless. Either that or something that allows me to ratchet up the spanner to the tighteness I need.”

OP, that is not how a mole/vise grips work, see the vid which may help?

 

[lostinthelight]

As for the mechanical engineer he got in, well, my mates son has a masters degree in mechanical engineering. My mate had to show him how to change a wheel using a jack and wheel brace.

What do you expect if theres not an app for it

 

[ianmcd]

sometimes you just have to wonder if a post is a complete wind up