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old faucet isn't difficult, but you'll have to spend
some time on your back under the sink. To keep your
under-sink time to a minimum, try using a couple of
tricks – penetrating oil to make nuts easier to
remove, and a basin wrench that is made specifically
for reaching up and grabbing the tailpiece nuts. A
basin wrench isn't expensive and is
worth every penny when it comes to relieving back strain
and frustration! |
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 Turn water
off. Apply penetrating oil to the tailpiece mounting nuts
and the supply-tube coupling nuts. Wait about 15 minutes
for the oil to work, then remove the coupling nuts with a
basin wrench or water-pump pliers. |
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 Remove the
tailpiece mounting nuts the same way (a basin wrench has a
long handle that makes it easier to use in tight areas). |
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 Remove the
faucet by pulling it straight up. If it's stubborn, work
the tip of a putty knife under it to loosen it. Be careful
not to scratch the sink. Use a putty knife to clean away
old putty from the sink surface. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Installing a Water
Purifier
Installing A New Faucet
Replacing a Sink Sprayer
Connecting Faucets with
Supply Tubes
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