Universal faucet nut wrench

A method for disconnecting a pipe fitting from a faucet and/or connecting the pipe fitting to the faucet, comprising:

• providing a wrench having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion includes a plurality of castellations, wherein a plurality of radial slots are formed between lateral surfaces of adjacent castellations, wherein each castellation includes a first inner surface engageable to a first pipe fitting in the closed position, and wherein the second portion includes a hinge for rotating first and second sections of the wrench relative to each other;
• opening the wrench by rotating the first and second sections relative to each other in a first direction;
• installing the wrench around the supply line;
• closing the wrench around the supply line by rotating the first and second sections relative to each other in a second direction opposite the first direction;
• moving the wrench longitudinally relative to the supply line;
• engaging each of the plurality of first inner surfaces of the wrench to an outer surface of the pipe fitting;
• and
• rotating the pipe fitting via the wrench, wherein rotating the pipe fitting performs at least one of:
• disconnecting the pipe fitting from the faucet;
• and
• connecting the pipe fitting to the faucet.

A universal faucet nut wrench having an open position for installing around an existing supply line and a closed position for engaging one of a retaining nut or a pipe fitting, comprising:

• a body having first and second sections rotatably coupled to each other, the body including:
• a first portion having a plurality of castellations, wherein a plurality of radial slots are formed between lateral surfaces of adjacent castellations, and wherein each radial slot is engageable to a wing of a retaining nut;
• and
• a second portion located adjacent the first portion, wherein the second portion includes a plurality of second inner surfaces engageable to a first pipe fitting in the closed position.