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Old 08-13-2009, 12:57 PM   #1
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Kitchen faucet replacement

Anyone changed out the kitchen faucet ? We have the island sink, with granite counter top.

I'd like to install a better quality faucet with a taller neck, and to put it mildly, it looks to be a challenge with the space available under the sink. The original faucet was probably installed before the sink was installed, thus giving much more room to work. Not sure if it would be easier to remove the sink, or the paneling on the island so the faucet can be accessed from the rear.

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Old 08-13-2009, 01:56 PM   #2
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When we replaced ours, I purchased one from Lowes and installed myself. No real issue for working space other than removing and replacing my wifes treasures from the cabinet. It only took 1/2 hour to do it all.
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Old 08-13-2009, 02:10 PM   #3
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Did you find any slack in the PEX plumbing supply lines ? Can't tell by looking, they just disappear through the floor. My luck with plumbing will require me to make a splice in the PEX....

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Old 08-13-2009, 02:36 PM   #4
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No problem with ours, just shut off water, drain down pressure and remove and re-install. All plastic nuts came off by hand too.

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Old 08-13-2009, 02:42 PM   #5
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Hey Gemstone, now you can get one of them $250 jobs from Lowes, with the Oiled Bronze finish and pull out sprayer!!
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Old 08-13-2009, 06:10 PM   #6
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Hey John, you got one point right, the fool thing is about $250 at Lowes....but the fixture will be brushed nickle (if I get my way)!

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Old 08-14-2009, 06:31 AM   #7
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I replaced mine about a year ago and dealer just got me another replacement. He told me that DRV has changed suppliers and it may be a little different than the original. The original was crap and both only lasted a year.
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Old 08-15-2009, 12:49 PM   #8
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I replaced ours a couple months ago and it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. We also went to Low's and picked a better quality one, the bath room sink is next.

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Old 09-01-2009, 06:54 PM   #9
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OK, project complete. As others have commented, it was not as bad as I was expecting. No special tools needed, but my 6" adjustable end wrench sure came in handy....there is not much room under there. Here is what I replaced the old faucet with. Pull down spray with magnetic attach, 9" neck, 15" tall.

http://picasaweb.google.com/goodwinfarm/NewFaucet#

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Old 09-02-2009, 07:25 AM   #10
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Nice touch to have your bride put flowers in the pictures!! :D
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Old 09-02-2009, 06:16 PM   #11
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Yep, did ours the second year we had it. I was really glad to get rid of that bathroom one that just barely reached over the sink. They were both a PITA to change but the bathroom was far worse. You won't regret getting better quality ones.
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Old 09-02-2009, 08:26 PM   #12
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Now, ....anyone change out that cheap a$$ plastic kitchen sink yet ?

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Old 09-03-2009, 09:28 AM   #13
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I have thought about that ofr a few years now and can't see doing it without cutting the fake Corian so as to under-mount a SS sink in a size that will suit.

Another option: that plastic c**p is so thin - mount a light under there and use it as a night light! I call it sink ambiance!
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Old 09-23-2009, 09:18 PM   #14
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Just finished replacing our faucet. I picked up a Moen from Lowe's. It went in fairly easy. They give you a tool to attach the nut that holds everything together.
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Old 10-13-2009, 03:01 AM   #15
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I replaced our crappy faucet last year with one that looked identical from Lowes. But the Lowes model was much better quality.

As I am a large man I took out the style between the two lower cabinet doors. Much better access. I left it out but kept it in the closet.
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