What size are the faucet supply lines?
In central Florida, Bert worked as a home-improvement and residential construction contractor for 25 years.
A quick trip to a local hardware store will show you many different types of faucet supply lines.The supply line bought depends on the preference of the installer.There are advantages and disadvantages to each type.The material type, cost, and ease-of-installation are some of the differences.
There are two 1/2 inch water pipes in the cabinet below the sink.The pipe on the left has hot and cold water passing through it.A set of water valves connect to the ends of the pipes.The installation method depends on the type of pipe.Most valves have discharge ports.A basic faucet has two male pipe-threads.The discharge port of the valve is connected to the faucet intake port.
Water supply lines are attached to some upgraded kitchen faucet models.A centrally located manifold is often located in the garage and is used to isolated each water-using appliance.The pipes connect to the faucet with a nut and gasket.
A faucet, toilet, and ice maker all have the same water supply line.The ice maker in the refrigerator uses tubing with compression fittings on both ends.A 1/6-inch compression thread discharge port is used to connect an ice maker's water supply line to a water valve.The angle stop valve has a compression fitting and the fill valve accepts a threaded nut.
Before changing a faucet supply line, turn off the angle stop valve and turn on the faucet.The water should stop flowing after a brief spurt of pressure.This shows that the angle stop valve has worked correctly.If the angle stop does not work, turn off the water supply.The water at the water meter should be turned off if the building connects to the city water.
Plumbing professionals usually use a curb key to turn the blade valve.It is possible to turn the valve with a large wrench.The circuit breaker on the well pump should be turned off if the building uses a well.Replacing leaking or malfunctioning angle stop valves is a good idea.
Many buildings have plated brass or copper supply lines.Both types have a long straight tube and connect to the water valve with a compression nut and ring.The ring is pressed against the copper or brass tubing as the nut tightens.This action fills the void between the discharge port and the tubing.There is a nut and washer on the supply line.
There is a long life expectancy for this type of supply line.It requires special skills and tools to install.The cost of the supply line, compression nut and ring, the faucet nut, and its washer becomes expensive after that.
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Many homes have rigid plastic or vinyl supply lines.The same installation method is used for this type of supply line.The cheapest of the supply line options, it tends to fail quicker than the other types.A plastic compression ring is used for a plastic or vinyl supply line.A plastic ring won't cut the supply line as the compression nut tightens, while a brass ring will.Both plastic and metal are used for the faucet nuts.
A standard residential faucet supply line has a compression fitting on one end and a female NPT on the other.
Flexible supply lines are installed by most homeowners because of their trouble-free nature.A flexible supply line has either braided or vinyl sleeves.The faucet locking nut and compression nut are attached to the flexible supply line.
The supply lines use rubber washers.There is a sensor attached to the valve connection.The sensor turns off the emergency valve in the supply line if it senses a sudden water pressure loss.The supply lines are easy to install.They are the most expensive type of supply line.
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The bathroom faucet intake ports are too long for my existing copper/brass water supply lines.The intake lines are bendable.
They will bend.It is very difficult to do this without damaging the lines.It's a good idea to remove the tubing and cut it to size.The plumbing pipes come out of the wall.To avoid a leak, the faucet connection must line up perfectly with the supply tube.