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Kali

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36. the last cheap bathroom faucet I installed came with that stupid drain plunger too

Reply to Leith (Original post)

Mon Jul 17, 2017, 03:56 PM

Jul 2017

I just didn't connect it, left the knob in place for appearance and chucked the drain plug. I keep a little drain screen in place to keep crap from going down the pipe. never have reason to fill the sink and I have a plastic stopper I use on the pool if for some reason I did need to.

one somewhat handy tool is a faucet wrench for working under sinks. work on your back, add a couple folded towels or a pillow if you have a vanity and not working on the floor itself.

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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