5 Basin Wrenches and Under-Sink Faucet Tools Compared (2026) — Documented Capacities and Reach

Please note: Product availability and information are based on our research at time of writing and are subject to change. Always check Amazon for the latest details before purchasing. Our assessments are research-based: we compared RIDGID’s, Klein Tools’ and ARES’s product pages, ordering tables and warranty terms with the Amazon listings, read and captured on 12 October 2026, and we have not used these tools or tested their grip, strength or durability. Facts that come only from an Amazon listing are marked as such.

Introduction

A basin wrench reaches the nuts that hold a faucet or supply line in place behind a sink, where there is no room for an ordinary wrench. RIDGID describes its basin wrenches as giving “fast, one-handed ratcheting” in tight spaces like under a sink; the jaw is spring-loaded, the head pivots, and the handle is a long shaft with a crossbar. Not every tool in this lineup is that tool. Three of the five are basin wrenches: the RIDGID Model 1017, which RIDGID lists at 10 to 17 in, and the Klein Tools 68232, which Klein lists with a 10.4 to 17 in handle, both telescoping, and the ARES 33004, a fixed 11 in wrench. The other two are under-sink tools the maker sells for different jobs: the RIDGID EZ Change is a faucet tool with fixed-size wrench inserts, and the RIDGID One Stop is a pair of fixed-size wrenches for angle stops and compression couplings. Each is described below by the job its maker documents for it, and we say plainly where each one stops. For the difference between a basin wrench and an adjustable wrench, see our basin wrench vs adjustable wrench comparison; for heavier pipe work, our best pipe wrenches review; for the valve you may be reconnecting, our straight stop vs angle stop valve comparison.

We do not rank these tools, assign star ratings, report buyer demand or infer stock or price from a product page, and we make no claims about grip, strength or durability, which are the makers’ descriptions. Capacities and weights come from the manufacturers’ own pages and tables, and any figure that appears only on an Amazon listing is labelled as such. The Check Price buttons keep the article’s owner-approved Amazon links so you can inspect the current seller, selected variant and offer yourself.

Quick Comparison: Role, Capacity and Warranty

The table gives each tool’s role and the figures its maker publishes, with the source under each entry. Weights are each maker’s own figure, so the Klein’s and RIDGID’s are not measured on one scale. The Check Price links are the article’s owner-approved Amazon links. Offers and sellers change.

Full Reviews — 5 Under-Sink Tools

The first three entries are basin wrenches; the last two are not, and each says so. Each entry gives the documented figures with the source named, followed by the product box with the owner-approved Amazon link. The order groups tools by type and is not a ranking.

1. RIDGID 31175 Model 1017 Telescoping Basin Wrench — Telescoping Basin Wrench

telescoping basin wrench

RIDGID’s Basin Wrenches page (RIDGID product page) lists spring-loaded forged alloy steel jaws for fast one-hand ratcheting, a tension plug that holds the head in any position up to 90 degrees, and telescopic shanks on the Models 1017 and 1019 that adjust from 10 to 17 in. Its ordering table lists catalog 31175 as the Model 1017 Telescoping Basin Wrench, 3/8 to 1-1/4 in capacity, with a 10 to 17 in (240 to 425 mm) nominal size, a pipe capacity of 3/8 to 1-1/4 in (10 to 32 mm) and a weight of 2 lb (0.9 kg).

The Amazon listing repeats those figures, but its title calls the wrench a “fold over” one; RIDGID’s own page lists the 1017 as telescoping, like the Klein in entry 2, so we follow RIDGID. The related Model 1010 is non-telescoping and the Model 1019 covers 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 in; neither is the wrench linked here. RIDGID’s Full Lifetime Warranty (warranty terms) covers defects in workmanship and material for the life of the tool, with repair or replacement at RIDGID’s option, and excludes misuse, abuse and normal wear and tear. Grip and durability are RIDGID’s descriptions, not results we measured.

RIDGID

RIDGID 31175 Model 1017 Telescoping Basin Wrench, 3/8 to 1-1/4 in, 10 to 17 in

Best for: Telescoping reach, 3/8 to 1-1/4 in

RIDGID's Model 1017 is a telescoping basin wrench: its ordering table lists a 3/8 to 1-1/4 in (10 to 32 mm) pipe capacity, a 10 to 17 in (240 to 425 mm) nominal size and a 2 lb (0.9 kg) weight, with spring-loaded forged alloy steel jaws for one-hand ratcheting and a tension plug that holds the head at any angle up to 90 degrees.

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Pros and Cons ▾ tap to expand

✓ Pros
• Telescopes from 10 to 17 in, per RIDGID
• Spring-loaded forged alloy steel jaws for one-hand ratcheting, 3/8 to 1-1/4 in, per RIDGID
• Full lifetime warranty against defects in workmanship and material, per RIDGID's terms

✗ Cons
• Similar reach and 1-1/4 in upper capacity to the Klein 68232 here (RIDGID lists 10 to 17 in, Klein a 10.4 to 17 in handle); RIDGID's table lists 3/8 in as the lower end
• The listing title calls it a fold-over wrench; RIDGID's own page lists it as telescoping
• RIDGID's warranty excludes misuse, abuse and normal wear

2. Klein Tools 68232 1-1/4-Inch Adjustable Telescoping Basin Wrench — Telescoping Basin Wrench

telescoping basin wrench

Klein’s product page (Klein Tools product page) lists the 68232 as a 1-1/4-Inch Adjustable Telescoping Basin Wrench with a spring-action jaw for hex nuts up to 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm), a handle length of 10.4 to 17 in, a T-handle, a bottom opening that accepts a 3/8 in socket wrench, a screwdriver passthrough and a head that swivels. It lists a steel body with a zinc-plated handle and a weight of 1.8 lb (0.8 kg). Klein gives an upper jaw capacity and no lower one.

This wrench has similar reach to the RIDGID Model 1017 in entry 1: RIDGID lists the 1017 at 10 to 17 in and Klein specifies a 10.4 to 17 in handle, and both top out at 1-1/4 in, so the choice between them rests on the features each lists, not on range. Klein’s warranty is not confirmed from the reviewed sources. The Warranty tab on Klein’s product page leads to its general warranty page (Klein warranty page), and that page and the warranty-by-product-group page (by product group) require proof of purchase from an Authorized Klein Tools Distributor and list the normal life of the product for Hand Tools and for Specialty Hand Tools, but neither names the 68232 or basin wrenches. The Amazon listing’s warranty field reads “Call vendor for warranty”. We therefore state only that coverage is not confirmed from the reviewed sources.

Klein Tools

Klein Tools 68232 1-1/4-Inch Adjustable Telescoping Basin Wrench, 10.4 to 17 in

Best for: Telescoping reach with socket-drive opening

Klein's 68232 is a telescoping basin wrench: Klein's page lists a spring-action jaw for hex nuts up to 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm), a 10.4 to 17 in handle length, a T-handle that accepts a 3/8 in socket wrench, a screwdriver passthrough, a swiveling head, a steel body with zinc-plated handle and a 1.8 lb (0.8 kg) weight.

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Pros and Cons ▾ tap to expand

✓ Pros
• Telescopes from 10.4 to 17 in, per Klein
• T-handle accepts a 3/8 in socket wrench and has a screwdriver passthrough, per Klein
• Jaw capacity of 1-1/4 in, per Klein; lists no lower limit

✗ Cons
• Similar reach and 1-1/4 in upper capacity to the RIDGID 1017 here (Klein specifies a 10.4 to 17 in handle, RIDGID lists 10 to 17 in); Klein lists no lower capacity
• Warranty coverage not confirmed from the reviewed sources: Klein's pages do not name the 68232 or basin wrenches in any warranty class
• The Amazon listing's warranty field reads 'Call vendor for warranty'

3. ARES 33004 11-Inch Basin Wrench — Fixed 11 in Basin Wrench

fixed 11 in basin wrench

ARES’s product page (ARES product page) lists SKU 33004 as an 11 in basin wrench with a spring-loaded, automatically adjusting forged-steel jaw for nuts from 3/8 to 1-1/4 in, a head that pivots up to 180 degrees while keeping its engagement for continuous ratcheting, a T-handle for one-handed use, and a solid Chrome Vanadium Steel shaft. Unlike the two telescoping wrenches above, it has a fixed length.

Three details need care. The Amazon listing shows the model number as 330004, against ARES’s SKU 33004; the same Amazon page also sells a telescopic size, and the article’s link selects the 11 in. ARES’s warranty page (ARES warranty page) says only products bought from arestool.com and Amazon items sold by “ARES TOOL” qualify and requires proof of purchase. Its linked warranty guide (ARES warranty guide PDF) places Plumbing Tools in its Limited Lifetime column: defects in material and workmanship, to the original purchaser for the product’s useful life, excluding negligence, misuse, abuse, accident, improper storage, alteration, improper repair and normal wear and tear, with repair or replacement at ARES’s option. Check the seller on the Amazon page against the purchase condition before relying on it.

ARES

ARES 33004 11-Inch Basin Wrench, 3/8 to 1-1/4 in Jaw

Best for: Fixed 11 in length

ARES lists its 33004 as an 11 in basin wrench with a spring-loaded, automatically adjusting forged-steel jaw for nuts from 3/8 to 1-1/4 in, a head that pivots up to 180 degrees, continuous ratcheting, a T-handle for one-handed use and a Chrome Vanadium Steel shaft.

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Pros and Cons ▾ tap to expand

✓ Pros
• Fixed 11 in length with a 3/8 to 1-1/4 in jaw, per ARES
• Head pivots up to 180 degrees, per ARES
• Chrome Vanadium Steel shaft with forged steel jaws, per ARES

✗ Cons
• Fixed length: it does not telescope like the RIDGID 1017 and Klein 68232 here
• ARES's limited lifetime warranty is for the original purchaser and covers only items bought from arestool.com or sold on Amazon by 'ARES TOOL', per ARES's pages
• The listing shows model number 330004 against ARES's 33004; the same Amazon page also sells a telescopic size

4. RIDGID 57003 EZ Change Faucet Tool — Faucet Tool

faucet tool, not a basin wrench

RIDGID’s EZ Change page (RIDGID product page) describes a multi-function faucet tool: a cubed insert with 5/8, 3/4, 7/8 and 1 in wrenches for supply lines and clamp nuts, a cylindrical insert with a 5/8 in deep-welled socket and a retainer for 3 and 4 slot strainer baskets, and a handle for 2, 3, 4 and 6 tab faucet nuts and tight shut-off valves, with a maximum nut size of 1 in. Its ordering table lists catalog 57003 at 1.41 lb (0.64 kg). It has fixed-size wrench ends and no ratcheting jaw, so it is not a basin wrench.

Asked whether the tool works on all faucets, RIDGID answers that most faucets that use mounting nuts use common nut sizes, and asked about frozen nuts it says only that the tool is made to common nut torque requirements. The Amazon listing adds a 15/16 in size and a 16 oz weight that RIDGID’s page does not give; we use RIDGID’s 1 in maximum and 1.41 lb. Warranty coverage is not confirmed from the reviewed sources: RIDGID’s EZ Change page and catalog sheet carry no warranty wording, and RIDGID’s general Full Lifetime Warranty terms (RIDGID warranty overview) apply to “products purchased under the RIDGID brand, excluding licensed goods” without naming this tool.

5. RIDGID 27023 Model 2002 One Stop Wrench — Angle-Stop Wrench

angle-stop wrench, not a basin wrench

RIDGID’s One Stop Wrench page (RIDGID product page) describes “two wrenches in one” that provide the exact size you need to install angle stops and compression couplings: open ends of 9/16 and 15/16 in and a 5/8 in flare end. Its ordering table lists catalog 27023, Model 2002, at 0.73 lb (0.3 kg), and RIDGID lists a Full Lifetime Warranty. It is a pair of fixed-size wrenches, not an adjustable or ratcheting basin wrench.

The Amazon listing describes the smaller wrench as an open-end 12-point box-line wrench where RIDGID’s page says flare end, and adds uses on straight stops, appliance legs, shower heads, faucet nuts and toilet bowl bolts that RIDGID’s page does not list; we treat those as listing-only. For help choosing the valve itself, see our straight stop vs angle stop valve comparison. Warranty terms are as in entry 1.

RIDGID

RIDGID 27023 Model 2002 One Stop Wrench

Best for: Angle stops and compression couplings

RIDGID's Model 2002 One Stop is two wrenches in one for installing angle stops and compression couplings: open-end 9/16 and 15/16 in sizes and a 5/8 in flare end, with a 0.73 lb (0.3 kg) catalog weight and RIDGID's full lifetime warranty.

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Pros and Cons ▾ tap to expand

✓ Pros
• Open-end 9/16 and 15/16 in sizes plus a 5/8 in flare end, per RIDGID
• Documented by RIDGID for angle stops and compression couplings
• Full lifetime warranty against defects in workmanship and material, per RIDGID's terms

✗ Cons
• Not a basin wrench: it reaches nuts with fixed-size wrench ends, not an adjustable jaw
• The listing describes a 12-point box-line end where RIDGID's page lists a flare end
• Other uses on the listing (straight stops, appliance legs, shower heads, faucet nuts, toilet bowl bolts) are listing-only

Basin Wrench Buying Guide

What a basin wrench is, and what it is not

A basin wrench has a spring-loaded, pivoting jaw on a long shaft with a crossbar handle, and it is made to reach faucet nuts and supply-line nuts in the cramped space behind a sink. Fixed-size wrenches such as the One Stop, and multi-insert tools such as the EZ Change, work on specific nut sizes and shapes; they are useful under a sink but they are not the same tool. Our basin wrench vs adjustable wrench comparison sets out how a basin wrench differs from an adjustable wrench.

Telescoping or fixed length

The RIDGID Model 1017 (10 to 17 in) and the Klein 68232 (a 10.4 to 17 in handle) telescope with similar reach, which lets one tool reach deeper into a cabinet or sit shorter in a shallow one. The ARES 33004 is a fixed 11 in. RIDGID also lists a non-telescoping 10 in Model 1010, which is a different wrench from the linked 1017. We make no claim about how any of them handles a particular sink, only about what each maker lists.

Capacity and nut size

The three basin wrenches list upper capacities of 1-1/4 in; RIDGID and ARES also list 3/8 in at the lower end and Klein lists no lower limit. The 1-1/4 in is a jaw capacity: measure the nut, or check the faucet maker’s documentation, before assuming a wrench fits. The EZ Change tops out at 1 in by RIDGID’s page, and the One Stop offers only its three listed sizes.

Warranty differs by maker

RIDGID’s Full Lifetime Warranty covers defects in workmanship and material for the life of the tool and excludes misuse, abuse and normal wear and tear; RIDGID’s pages list it for the Model 1017 and the Model 2002. Coverage for the EZ Change and for the Klein 68232 is not confirmed from the reviewed sources. ARES’s limited lifetime warranty is for the original purchaser and covers only purchases from arestool.com and Amazon items sold by “ARES TOOL”. We state only what each maker publishes, and the cheapest way to avoid surprises is to check the seller before ordering. For a leak that appears after a repair, see our how to fix a leaking pipe guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a basin wrench used for?

It reaches the mounting and supply-line nuts behind a sink faucet. RIDGID describes its basin wrenches as giving fast, one-handed ratcheting in tight spaces like under a sink. Our basin wrench vs adjustable wrench comparison covers how it differs from an adjustable wrench.

Q: Are the EZ Change and the One Stop basin wrenches?

No. RIDGID documents the EZ Change as a faucet tool with fixed-size wrench inserts and the One Stop as two fixed-size wrenches for angle stops and compression couplings. Neither has a ratcheting adjustable jaw.

Q: Do the RIDGID 1017 and the Klein 68232 differ in reach?

They have similar reach. RIDGID lists the 1017 at 10 to 17 in, and Klein specifies a 10.4 to 17 in handle for the 68232, with a 1-1/4 in upper capacity for both. RIDGID lists the 1017 at 3/8 to 1-1/4 in and 2 lb; Klein lists the 68232 at up to 1-1/4 in and 1.8 lb, each by its own measure.

Q: Which of these tools has a confirmed warranty?

RIDGID’s pages list a Full Lifetime Warranty for the Model 1017 and the Model 2002, covering defects in workmanship and material. ARES lists a limited lifetime warranty for the original purchaser, covering only purchases from arestool.com and Amazon items sold by “ARES TOOL”. For the Klein 68232 and the RIDGID EZ Change, coverage is not confirmed from the reviewed sources.

Q: Are prices and availability shown here?

No current price or stock status is shown. The Check Price buttons keep the article’s owner-approved Amazon links so you can inspect the current seller, selected variant and offer before purchasing.

Conclusion — Which Tool Suits Which Job?

Start with the job. For a basin wrench that telescopes, RIDGID’s Model 1017 and the Klein Tools 68232 have similar reach (10 to 17 in for RIDGID, a 10.4 to 17 in handle for Klein) and a 1-1/4 in upper capacity, and they differ in the features and warranty documentation above. For a fixed length, the ARES 33004 is an 11 in wrench with a 3/8 to 1-1/4 in jaw, with a limited lifetime warranty that covers only purchases from arestool.com and Amazon items sold by “ARES TOOL”. If your job is installing a faucet or strainer, the RIDGID EZ Change is a faucet tool with fixed-size inserts, and for angle stops and compression couplings the RIDGID One Stop supplies fixed 9/16 and 15/16 in open ends and a 5/8 in flare end. These are documented figures, not results from a hands-on test; offers, sellers and variants change, so check the page before you order.

Sources

• RIDGID: Basin Wrenches (Models 1010, 1017, 1019) with ordering table
• RIDGID: EZ Change Faucet Tool
• RIDGID: One Stop Wrench
• RIDGID: Full Lifetime Warranty terms
• Klein Tools: 68232 Telescoping Basin Wrench
• Klein Tools: warranty by product group
• ARES: 11-Inch Basin Wrench (SKU 33004)
• ARES: warranty
• ARES: Performance Assurance Warranty Guide (PDF)
• RIDGID: warranty overview
• Klein Tools: warranty
• Amazon listings for all five items (untagged product pages, captured 12 October 2026) for identity, the listing-only figures and variants.