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jimmyfred
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Oct 25, 2015

Replacing Old Faucet ?

.......I need to replace an old faucet on the kitchen sink ! Being able to get under the sink so I can see what all is involved in removing the old sink looks to be very difficult since there isn't much room to maneauver . Besides , I'm old and fat so this is going to be even harder .
.......This is an old , single spout\handle that movies from side to side to change from hot to cold . Also , paying someone a $100 an hour is out as well . Anyone with prior experiences changing this item out like to provide advice ? , thanks , jf

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  • There shouldn't be any need to remove the sink to change the faucet out. It's conceptually straightforward—disconnect the water lines from the old one, take off the nuts holding it on sink, and put the new one on. Depending on where the water lines attach and how things are put together, you may need a basin wrench to disconnect or tighten things.