Best Pliers or Vice Grips (or similar tool?)
For starters, flood with penetrating oil (any good hardware store).
This should help loosen it.
Vise grips, etc. will damage things. Use them as a last resort.
Vise grips are handy. Also, a conventional pipe wrench helps (it
tightens the more you lean into it). Also, I find what are known as
"pump pliers" -- adjustable, helpful for the lighter jobs. The handles
are pretty long, and you can get some leverage.
To avoid the problem in the future, get a small tube of plumber's
grease (hardware store again), and lightly lube the threads on the hose
bib. Makes getting things both on and off MUCH easier. Also, a dab on
the rubber "O" seal on the hose makes for a better seal. You can
tighten and seal with nothing more than hand force.
If you end up destroying the fitting, there are replacement/repair
fittings available.
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