Installing a pull out kitchen faucet is a simple do it yourself project. Even though for some of the steps below, you'll wish to have the assistance of an extra individual. The materials required to complete this project consist of the faucet, a screwdriver, an adjustable wrench, a basin wrench, plumber's tape, measuring tape and caulking. The very first thing you'll do is turn off the warm and cold water valves below the sink. Turn the faucet on to check whether the water still runs out at this point. If water flows out, then shut off the primary water valve. Position a little bucket below the valves. Then, loosen the nuts which are connecting the water supply lines to the valves. Use the adjustable wrench for this task.
Next, you'll have to loosen the nuts holding the faucets to the sink using a basin wrench. This will enable you to get rid of the faucet. Then, pull out the supply lines. Assemble your new faucet if it isn't currently assembled. Thread all of the hoses via the center hole within the sink's rim. From underneath the sink, slide the triangular plastic washer, then the fiber washer, metal washer, and lastly the circular nut over the hoses to attach the faucet to the sink. At this point, you ought to have somebody hold the pull out kitchen faucet on top of the sink in an upright position whilst you use the basin wrench to screw the circular nut for the threads to the faucet stem. Once this is done, clamp the nut to the plastic washer with the screws.
Connect the water supply lines to the valves. Be certain you connect the warm water supply line to the warm water valve and also the cold water supply line to the cold water valve. Now, loop the loose end from the spray hose up and connect it to the third line coming from the faucet. You'll need to use your adjustable wrench to tighten the nuts connecting the supply line to the shut-off valve.
A pull out kitchen faucet has a weight in the middle of the hose that assists it to retract back into the spout. You'll need to measure the spray hose. At 15 inches, fit the weight around the hose and screw it together. Check whether the faucet retracts by pulling it out.
Turn the warm and cold water valves and check for leaks. Get rid of the aerator that's at the tip of the faucet's spray head. Turn on the pull out kitchen faucet to flush the pipes and spout. This prevents any debris that might have been produced by the installation of the faucet from being caught in the aerator. Lastly, replace the aerator.
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