How do I change bathroom faucet sink fixtures?
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First-Get the proper faucet of your choice.
Second-Get the tools--pipe wrench,adjustable wrench and pliers.
Third-turn of the water supply lines for hot and cold.
Fourth-loosen and remove the plumbing nuts underneath the faucet inside the vanity cabinet.
Fifth-remove the faucet and replacet in reverse order.
You'll have to buy a faucet that fits the center to center dimension of your sink.I recommend Price Pfister, will cost a little more, but will last forever.
Turn off the shut off valves on hot and cold. There's this special wrench. Looks like a round metal rod with a tee handle at one end, and sort of a half moon with teeth on the other end. Cost about $10. The toothed end can be swiveled for loosening(counterclockwise) or tightening. Use the tool to loosen both sides. And remove the old faucet. If necessary, replace the flexible hose or pipe that connects the faucet to the copper pipe. Don't skimp on this, a few dollars more will make the job alot easier. Fittings will have to match on both ends of the flexible hose. Apply plumbers putty to the threads as you assemble. Don't over tighten. When it's together, open the shut off valves and check for leaks.
That's quite a general question. Cut off the water supply. Hopefully you have cut-off valves under the sink (if not - the main water supply). Underneath, unscrew the hot and cold lines directly from fixture, as well as the 2 large faucet nuts keeping the fixture attached to the sink (not the attachments for the sink the counter). And just so you know, unless you're a plumber, no tools ever seem to work correctly because of the confined space. Just smile as you sweat it out. Note: you may also have another attachment to undo in the middle if the fixture is rigged with a sink-stopper. After things are detached, lift out - Voila! It's always easy to detach & remove - less can be said when installing a new one. Well, if you managed this far, with the old fixture in hand and holey sink to view, you'll be able to determine what type of new fixture you can buy as a replacement. Have Fun !
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