Just got done replacing the kitchen faucet. I had replaced the one that came in the house which was an el cheapo with an American Standard. That one had a flaw and HD replaced it with the same about 10 years after that. Well that flaw must had still been in the new one because it did the same thing. HD said get a Delta or Moen, got Delta. One of the plastic nuts was "welded" to the bottom of the sink (hard water here) and wouldn't budge. YT to the rescue! Drilled holes on either side of it and levered/broke it off. I cleaned everything with CLR and 600 wet sandpaper. I do have to say the AS faucet is pretty hefty compared to the Delta, maybe three times heavier (?). $110 doesn't buy what it used to as they were about the same price I believe. Start to finish: five hours. Silly me thought about 1.5, have it done before lunch! Nope. The five includes reading directions, removal with back and forth retrieving right/different tools, YT nut removal search, lunch, cleaning, ACE to get faucet hole plug, install, and more final cleaning. Don't mind the back wall and backsplash with no caulk. Project in progress. Tip: wear safety glasses and mask due to the debris that rains down.
Kitchen faucet replacement
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Looks great. I know it's nice to get it done. I usually get my faucets from Costco because you get a good quality for a really good price.
Working under a sink is never fun, and those plastic retaining nuts are always a pain. Murphy's law whenever you work on something old...
Also, Delta initially refused to replace a 12 year old leaking shower faucet, claiming that wear and tear parts are only warrantied for 10 years, which is not stated anywhere in their warranty policy. They relented and sent a replacement after some pushback and comparison to Moen's warranty. If they're trying to pinch pennies, then they could at least just send replacement spring seats for rebuild... Now I'm reluctant to purchase Delta fixtures in the future.
Also, Delta initially refused to replace a 12 year old leaking shower faucet, claiming that wear and tear parts are only warrantied for 10 years, which is not stated anywhere in their warranty policy. They relented and sent a replacement after some pushback and comparison to Moen's warranty. If they're trying to pinch pennies, then they could at least just send replacement spring seats for rebuild... Now I'm reluctant to purchase Delta fixtures in the future.
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Job well done. This tool makes faucet work a breeze.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...Installation-and-Removal-Tool-56988/303528759
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...Installation-and-Removal-Tool-56988/303528759
Probably best $20 I ever spent
Ya all havent lived until ya do one of these with those zinc nuts that are 50years old.
For me those tools usually just break off the ears. I keep a pencil torch and just melt those plastic nuts off now.
For me those tools usually just break off the ears. I keep a pencil torch and just melt those plastic nuts off now.
Thanks, guys!
Couple things I forgot.
The old one was way worse on the backside and there was also a crack in the plastic baseplate. It still looked great from the front. It had also developed a leak which happened after turning off the water. It would dribble for a few seconds.
@Kantaro Yes I think I'll be sore tomorrow after the multiple ins & outs!
@Rogueman2016s I saw this tool on the video of drilling the nut. Like I, he had snapped off a couple of the tabs. If I was going to do this type of job more often, I'd get one.
He also mentioned an idea of a length of PVC pipe with the slots cut out as a tool idea.
Couple things I forgot.
The old one was way worse on the backside and there was also a crack in the plastic baseplate. It still looked great from the front. It had also developed a leak which happened after turning off the water. It would dribble for a few seconds.
@Kantaro Yes I think I'll be sore tomorrow after the multiple ins & outs!
@Rogueman2016s I saw this tool on the video of drilling the nut. Like I, he had snapped off a couple of the tabs. If I was going to do this type of job more often, I'd get one.
He also mentioned an idea of a length of PVC pipe with the slots cut out as a tool idea.
Don't underestimate the usefulness of a Sawzall when removing faucets. A basin wrench may very well be the most useless tool invented.
I have that tool and it makes a world of difference... Makes the job a piece of cake...
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oh I crossed that bridge many times working back in the New York public schools, no choice but brute removal methods. stuff that made civil war amputations look good.
If you can get the blade in place so it doesn't damage the surface...i.e...marble, quartz, granite...whatever, it's quite efficient.
the Ridgid EZ are nice ,or you can make one out of pipe and weld a nut on end if you need longer ,had a couple i made when i worked maintenance in hospital,,also make sure to replace the supply lines with braided stainless lines ,best fawcetts to use are all metal ones with replaceable internal parts,but costly.
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We always used t&s brass in the school district
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