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wrote:
thanks for suggestions. i will get a large adjustable spanner.
however if the nuts are ceased how will i unlock them

What you really should do is obtain a pair of adjustable spanners (with long
handles for leverage if possible) and use one to 'hold the strainer' and
then use the other one to turn the nut. Using this method will usually
slacken the nut which is likely to be tight but not siezed.

If you find that the nut has seized then you can try soaking it overnight
with WD40 or you can apply heat to it using a blowlamp (making sure that
there is nothing flammable nearby) and try turning it whilst it is still
warm (taking care not to burn yourself).

Brian G