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How to install a two handle faucet
While bathroom faucets do not have to be mundane, they do need to be
installed correctly. Many faucet manufacturers have taken the challenge
out of the installation process of two handled faucets.
Some faucet designs use a rubber gasket to
seal the joint between the base of the faucet and the sink while others
require plumber's putty being placed around the perimeter of the
faucet’s base. These new designs can make the installation process much
more simple for the homeowner.
You will need the following tools to install a two handle faucet:
1. A groove joint pliers
2. Plumbers putty
3. A screwdriver
You will find a wide variety of two handled faucets available to you.
Many install in basically the same manner, but be sure to follow the
instructions specific to your particular fixture. Instructions are
included with the product. Instructions will basically involve the
following:
Unpack the faucet and check it.
Follow the manufacturer’s direction and install the gasket or apply the
plumber’s putty. Many faucets designs have a rubber gasket that goes
between the base of the valve and spout assembly and the top of your
sink. Others require applying plumber’s putty to the bottom of the
fixture.
Place your fixture o the sink or countertop. If the spout has riser
tubes already installed, align them with the hole in the sink and lower
the spout body into place. Place the appropriate faucet valve assemblies
(hot or cold) into the holes in the countertop. If these valves have
risers tubes already installed, be sure to thread the through the holes
in your countertop. Reach under the sink and tighten the hold down
bolts. Some models have larger washers and nuts that screw on the valve
tailpieces. Others are held in place by brackets that bolt to the
underside of the valve body.
Reach under the sink and connect the flexible hoses from the hot and
cold valves to the spout. Connect the riser tubes from the hot and cold
valves to the stop valves on the wall.
You must now turn on the water to check for leaks.
Be sure to remove the aerator screen from the spout and run water
through the faucet to flush out the debris that may be in the pipes.
When the water begins to run clear, you can replace the aerator.
Two types of valves can be used. A right angle stop valve can be used
when a water pipe enters through a wall. A straight stop valve will be
used when water enters through the floor. Before purchasing a valve, be
sure to check to see what type of water pipes you have and what style of
valve you need to replace. Water pipes can be made of plastic, copper or
galvanized material.
To change a valve, you will need the
following basis plumbing tools: a wrench, an adjustable pipe wrench and
a bucket.
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