Step 7: Installation
After you are satisfied that the joints are sound and the faucet looks attractive you can install it in your sink. Shut off the water and open the old tap so the water can drain. Shut-off valves are notoriously problematic use penetrating or a lubricant (such as WD-40) and be careful not to turn it too hard. Forcing a frozen shut-off valve can lead to serious troubles.
Fit the pipes through the holes in your sink and make sure the base sits flat. You can use the third hole, often used for the drain stop lever, to screw or bolt the base of the faucet to the other, small wooden block.
In the case of my laundry room the sink is plastic and I was able to drill through it. The best way to secure your faucet depends on your specific situation.
Once the faucet is secure attach the supply hoses. Plumbers putty or plumbers tape applied to the threads of the faucet will help ensure that the connection does not leak.
Once you are satisfied with the connection turn on the water supply. Check all connections. Wipe the faucet dry and look for leaks. Watch the area over the next few days to spot any slow leaks or drips.
Fit the pipes through the holes in your sink and make sure the base sits flat. You can use the third hole, often used for the drain stop lever, to screw or bolt the base of the faucet to the other, small wooden block.
In the case of my laundry room the sink is plastic and I was able to drill through it. The best way to secure your faucet depends on your specific situation.
Once the faucet is secure attach the supply hoses. Plumbers putty or plumbers tape applied to the threads of the faucet will help ensure that the connection does not leak.
Once you are satisfied with the connection turn on the water supply. Check all connections. Wipe the faucet dry and look for leaks. Watch the area over the next few days to spot any slow leaks or drips.
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SammyFM
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Oct 22, 2009. 5:44 AMReply
It´s so ugly ;-)
qwertyzzz18
in reply to Jul 4, 2010. 3:33 PMReply
It might be ugly to you, but i think it's awesome
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pfred2
in reply to Jun 26, 2011. 7:05 AMReplyit is pretty ugly as far as faucets go these days.
servion
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Aug 13, 2010. 10:57 AMReply
brilliant! with some designing and finishing uou could actually build one that could be very suitable for bathroom or kitchen sinks. If I ever get there I will post pictures.
eoingrosch
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Nov 9, 2009. 8:52 PMReply
i think this is really cool. i like the look of it too. awesome job. i'll probably make my own, similar to yours. thanks!
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pribich (author)
in reply to Nov 10, 2009. 12:10 PMReply
Cool. You should let me know how it turns out.
Smeeon
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Oct 12, 2009. 9:19 PMReply
wow! creative and useful, especially if you have some of this junk laying around like i do. friggen faucets are super pricey for such a simple device. when you don't need anything special for your project there is no reason buying something special in my opinion. good work!
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pribich (author)
in reply to Oct 13, 2009. 9:12 AMReply
Thanks. I am glad you enjoy it so much.
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