The Way to Install Faucets Using Plastic Water Lines

The Way to Install Faucets Using Plastic Water Lines

Water distribution lines in homes were yellowish, sometimes coated with a chrome stainless steel. Copper piping replaced pipes used in rather hot water systems, but tubing is replacing copper piping in many installations. Copper must be bent to match relations, and frequently pipes must be soldered both tasks for a homeowner. Vinyl is elastic, resistant to corrosion and is easily set up, usually with crimp-on connectors or compression sleeves tightened with wrenches. Check local building codes for the specific type of plastic water piping.

Set the water distribution pipes and secure them with nuts trimmed towards the base of the sink. Use an adjustable wrench to secure the faucet. Use a tape measure to determine the distance from the pipes that are faucet to the shut-off valves to the cold and hot water supply in the wall.

Measure the width of 3/8 or 1/2 inch in the supply pipe inch in the fixture and the aluminum pipes in the faucet and supply links. Flexible plastic tubing with the size connectors on each end in a length that will connect the two points. Do not use tubing that’s too long and will bend or sag.

A connector over the aluminum pipe under the sink and hand-tighten the compression nut to secure it. Set the connector on the opposite end over the distribution pipe in the valve and hand-tighten that nut. Inspect the tubing. Tighten both compression connectors, using wrenches that are adjustable. Use two wrenches one, in the shut-off valve to hold the valve in place.

Use distribution lines if they are installed with the faucet. Some manufacturers attach cross-linked polyethelene (PEX) pipes to the bottoms of faucet pipes with special crimp-on connectors. Do not attempt to replace these, but make sure gets the sized connector. If plastic pipe is pre-installed, Consult with the faucet manufacturer’s setup directions.

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