This step is important since there should be no chance of water running while you attempt a plumbing job. You can access the water supply valves from underneath the sink. Once they are shut off, turn on your faucet just to make sure. This will drain any remaining water and also depressurize the system before you start disassembling.
We suggest that you take a picture of the set up of your current plumping configuration before you disconnect. At any point, you can refer to this picture to reassemble the supply line.
In order to remove the old faucet, you must first disconnect the supply lines underneath the sink. Use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the nuts connecting the supply lines to the sink. Then, place the supply lines to the side.
Consider replacing them with new lines if they are damaged or worn out. To remove the faucet from the top of the sink or countertop, you must remove the nuts that hold the sink in place. They are usually found underneath the sink this is where a flashlight can come in handy. Once the nuts are unfastened, simply lift the old faucet from where it rests. If the faucet rests on a deck plate that is secured from above, unscrew them using a screwdriver and then take away the deck plate.
Now that the old faucet is gone, this is a great chance to do some cleaning. It would not be wise to install a new faucet without cleaning the area. It may take some elbow grease since grime and gunk tend to build up over time. Clean away any old putty that held your old faucet in place. The area should be devoid of any rust or mold, as this can also cause problems and be damaging to the structure of your sink.
To mount the new faucet, it will first need to be anchored with putty. Lay down a thin string of plumbing putty on the underside of the faucet deck plate and then put the faucet in place. This will create a watertight seal and prevent damage to the underside of the faucet fixture. This is extremely important or else you may damage the structural integrity of your entire kitchen sink. Now that the deck plate of the faucet is in place, fasten it with the appropriate nuts and bolts - these will be included with the faucet itself.
Tighten the nuts with your fingers before using a wrench; this will allow you to find the correct placement first. If everything is aligned properly, tighten the nuts with the wrench the rest of the way. Try not to go overboard when tightening the nuts since this can cause stripping to the metal, making it more difficult to remove in the future.
A faucet with integral shutoffs comes with a large escutcheon cover plate so you can more easily reach the shutoff valves.
Determine how high you want to locate the spout make sure it will clear the tub , faucet handles, and showerhead. Install a 2x6 brace for each. Anchor the braces with screws rather than nails so it's easier to move them if they need adjustment. Assemble all the pipes in a dry run. Add hammer arresters. Anchor the faucet according to manufacturer's directions. Once you are sure of the connections, sweat all the fittings.
Start at the faucet, then move on to the shower arm and spout connections. Finger-tighten a threaded nipple—either brass or galvanized—into both drop-ear elbows. Once the wallcovering is in place, remove them and install the shower arm and tub spout. How to Install a Shower or Tub Faucet. Learn how to properly hook up a shower or bathtub faucet while ensuring optimal water pressure and temperature. June 05, Save Pin FB More.
First of all, remove the old sprayer gasket. Sprayer gaskets often come with tabs to hold the sprayer in place, but you can easily push the hose through the tab and out of the faucet body. Then attach the two halves of the threaded sprays and nuts, using a nut pulling cable, or by simply using the nuts and washers you took out earlier. You may need to tighten all the nuts to get a good seal.
Again, removing the old gasket will help. You will need to take off the two screws that secure the washer rod in the end of the stem. Once these are removed, insert the new washer rod, making sure to seat it tightly against the washer tube before tightening it.
Step Seven: After installing the faucets, you may want to think about retiring the spout, which will give you more control over the flow of your water.
This can be done easily with an adjustable wrench, thread tape, and some rubber mallet. The basic idea is to take off the standard bolt that holds the spout to the bowl, then grab your adjustable wrench and turn the adjustment screw clockwise. This will allow you to have much more control over the water flow. Are you thinking about how to replace a kitchen faucet?
In this article I am going to write about various types of faucets including the famous electric, side sprayer faucet, the mixer faucet and also some specialty types of faucets.
Before purchasing any type of faucet for your kitchen you need to understand and familiarize yourself with its plumbing and how it is fitted. If you are not familiar with how to replace a kitchen faucet, first thing first try to find out what type of faucet does the kitchen have. The most common type of kitchen faucets is the side sprayer gasket faucet which has a metal body. On the other hand there are also faucets like the double sprayer gasket faucet and also the disc type faucet.
Both of these types have a metal body and a tapered spout. The sprayer gasket has two holes in the center of it and that is where the threads are positioned.
These two holes are drilled directly into the cast iron or steel tub. On the next step you need to measure where you need to put the new faucet. For kitchen faucets that have a single sprayer, you will need to measure from the threaded end of the shower head to where the sprayer handle is attached.
It should be noted that some shower heads have different sizes of spouts so measure carefully to ensure that you get the right measurement. It is also important that when you measure to make sure that the measurements are in inches and not feet. The next step is to remove the old faucet completely and take the gasket out with the flat head screwdriver.
Once you have removed the gasket, you can start to replace the faucet with the new one. For the disc type faucet, you will first need to unscrew it and pull it off. Once you have taken it out, you can place the new one in. Using the adjustable wrench and the supplied pipe wrench, connect the ends of the pipe and secure it to the wall. With the new kitchen faucet in place, you can tighten the nut on the pipe with the supplied pipe wrench. Now, it is time to install the new spout by using the threaded end of the basin wrench.
The last step is to secure the side sprayer arm with the supplied pipe wrench. To do this, turn the faucet clockwise and grasp both sides of the arm. Put enough pressure on both sides to ensure that they are firmly locked. With the other arm, grab the other side of the faucet and bend it slightly until it is locked in place.
You are now ready to replace the spout. Most modern kitchen faucets come with a plastic washer at the end of the pipe, which is designed to prevent leaks. Use the supplied pipe wrench and fill the washer with water until it is fully submerged inside the washer. This stops any leaks that may occur when the washer is pulled out. Before you reattach the spout to the wall, make sure that the washer is completely dry and any residual water has been dried by wiping the entire surface of the faucet.
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