Sometimes a mistake is made - instead of a product for the kitchen, one that is suitable for the bathroom sink is bought. The kitchen faucet always has a high swivel spout, and the water jet from the nozzle is directed perpendicular to the bottom of the sink.
In accordance with the laws of ergonomics, the most suitable option would be a ball mixer, which allows you to open and regulate the temperature of the water with almost one finger. Mixer bodies are made mainly of brass and simulin, covered with chrome or enamel.
On a note. A brass faucet is more expensive, but its service life is longer than similar simulin products.
Of course, in order to install the mixer, you can invite a plumber, but it is quite possible to do this work yourself with a minimum set of tools:
- Socket wrench and open-end wrench (10 and 11 mm).
- Open end wrench (22 and 24 mm).
- gas key.
- Wrench.
- Screwdriver.
Installing a new kitchen faucet on the sink will take no more than fifteen minutes, and if a replacement is made, the time spent will depend on the degree of corrosion on the docking joints.
Preparatory work
The first step is to block the access of cold and hot water to the mixer with valves, which are usually located in the riser area. Then you need to relieve the residual pressure by opening the mixer valves, and disconnect the flexible hoses from the pipes with an adjustable wrench.
In order to remove the sink, you must first disconnect the sewer siphon by unscrewing the lock nut.
Next, you need to carefully remove the sink from the cabinet, after removing the fixing screws. The faucet can be attached to the sink with one large nut screwed onto the thread of the faucet. Or it can be held on one or two threaded studs screwed into the body of the mixer and secured with one or two small nuts (through a horseshoe-shaped fixing washer).
If threaded connections are covered with corrosion or oxide, it will be very problematic to unscrew them. You need to use WD-40 anti-corrosion grease, and in the absence of such, you can use vinegar concentrate. It is necessary to apply it to the places of threaded connections and after half an hour proceed to dismantle the mixer.
Advice. If the use of chemistry did not give positive results, then the last option remains: carefully, so as not to damage the sink, cut off the nut with a grinder.
Faucet Hoses
Important. You should not try to install used hoses, as over time the rubber loses its elasticity, small cracks appear that are not visible under the metal braid, and the products will not last long.
Mixer installation
Before installing the faucet on the sink, you should carefully read the instructions that are in the package. This must be done for the reason that it was written specifically for this model, that is, some changes can be made. Assembly is carried out in the following order:
- First, flexible hoses are installed on the mixer, which are sequentially screwed by hand along the thread until it stops, then tightened with a wrench for about two turns.
Remember. It is not necessary to tighten the elements strongly for the reason that the integrity of the rubber sealing ring can be violated.
Then a large sealing ring is installed on the mixer - the connection unit with the sink, you just need to pass it through the hoses
The mixer prepared in this way is installed in the technological opening of the sink.
- First option. Fastening with one nut.
- Second option. Mounting on threaded studs.
Mixer connection
The sink is installed in place and fastened with screws.
Before connecting the mixer, the threaded connection of the pipes must be cleaned of rust and dirt with a metal brush. You should make sure that there is a sealing rubber ring in the seat.
At the end of the work, all threaded connections are checked. It is necessary to open the shut-off valves in advance, in case of leakage, it is necessary to tighten the connection parts. If pulling the threaded connection does not solve the problem, then the rubber gasket should be checked and replaced.
Warning. When connecting the hoses, remember that the cold water tap is on the right, and the hot water tap is on the left. The handle of the ball mixer, turned to the right, opens cold water, and turned to the left, hot.
Carefully inspect the end of the threaded pipe connection for possible burrs that do not provide a snug fit to the rubber gasket. You can remove them with a file.
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