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Leith

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27. Well, It's 2 Temp Handles, One Spigot

Reply to jmowreader (Reply #26)

Sun Jul 16, 2017, 07:46 PM

Jul 2017

It used to be one lever that you push back to turn on, left for hot, right for cold. Now there are two handles that you twist to open. Mr Leith is left-handed/ambidextrous and, like what happens sometimes, he mixes up left and right. He has had to verify more than once that right was cold, left was hot. He was happy to see that the handles have red dots on the left one and blue dots on the right one.

If the water doesn't mix like it used to, I don't care. It probably won't be noticeable when it comes out the tap.

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Any Advice on Installing a Faucet on a Bathroom Sink? [View all] Leith Jul 2017 OP

1) look up the fixture in Amazon and search for most helpful reviews for tips .... bettyellen Jul 2017 #1

I think there's a Home Improvement forum here SHRED Jul 2017 #2

I Just Looked Leith Jul 2017 #8

Watch a couple YouTube videos on the subject. You'll see how to do everything. hedda_foil Jul 2017 #13

There are plenty of good Youtube videos. You are right, the hardest part is getting under the sink. Hoyt Jul 2017 #3

I Have a Sofa Pillow Leith Jul 2017 #9

Super easy job Phoenix61 Jul 2017 #4

Yup - Thanks to Standard Sizes Leith Jul 2017 #10

It'll take a little getting-used-to, but you should be okay jmowreader Jul 2017 #26

Well, It's 2 Temp Handles, One Spigot Leith Jul 2017 #27

First time I changed a sink faucet, I tried to do it without the use of an amazing useful tool htuttle Jul 2017 #5

Yes, the Instructions Recommend the Basin Wrench Leith Jul 2017 #7

This tool was going to be my #1 suggestion Panich52 Jul 2017 #11

For tools like this go to Harbor Freight csziggy Jul 2017 #20

this Kali Jul 2017 #37

I prefer two brands..... physioex Jul 2017 #6

Don't forget to use plumbers tape and safeinOhio Jul 2017 #12

Plumbers tape? Brother Buzz Jul 2017 #32

I dreaded having to do that a few years back. Binkie The Clown Jul 2017 #14

It is easy enough mercuryblues Jul 2017 #15

And always know where your main shut off is Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2017 #17

Oh, Yeah - Water Is Off Already Leith Jul 2017 #18

When I can, I pull the whole sink and then replace the faucet Kaleva Jul 2017 #16

+ 1 Agree sink off best and no struggle esp like with ours it had sort of fused in to the sink lunasun Jul 2017 #28

try to get a good faucet made of metal - metal pipe, metal threads, metal caps nt msongs Jul 2017 #19

We live in a place with aggressive water. hunter Jul 2017 #24

My advice is the simpleist and most helpful of all advice: just do it correctly. Rabrrrrrr Jul 2017 #21

Have you tried the Next Door app? stopbush Jul 2017 #22

Verify the threading on the water line connectors JDC Jul 2017 #23

Update: Almost Done!! Leith Jul 2017 #25

SUCCESS!! Leith Jul 2017 #29

sheesh, read the thread first, Kali Kali Jul 2017 #38

LOL! Leith Jul 2017 #39

I've replaced a lot of faucets calikid Jul 2017 #30

If it's a home DIY plumbing job... SeattleVet Jul 2017 #31

Yup - I Went to the Store 3 Times Leith Jul 2017 #33

Turn off the water. (n/t) Iggo Jul 2017 #34

Plan ahead discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2017 #35

the last cheap bathroom faucet I installed came with that stupid drain plunger too Kali Jul 2017 #36