How Do You Install a New Kitchen Tap?

Installing your own kitchen taps can be a straightforward DIY task, as long as you know the correct

procedure to follow. Here are some tips to keep in mind when you are installing the tap.

Before Removing the Tap

Before you remove the old tap, you should

check to make sure that both the hot and

cold water have been turned off. Most taps

will have an isolated water valve so that you

can turn off the water to the tap without

having to turn off the water for the entire

house. You must also drain the pipes through

the taps by using a lower tap on the system

to make sure that any remaining water is

completely removed.

Make sure that you have chosen the right

new tap for the level of water pressure in your home. You should also check to make sure that the

taps in the old sink will fit. If you have an older sink basin, it might have a square hole which means

that modern round taps will not fit and you will need to use a chrome cover plate.

Removing the Old Tap

Start by using a claw spanner to undo the tap

connectors and the back nuts that are located on the

underside of the sink. You can ask someone to hold

the tap to keep it from turning. If you don’t have an

assistant to help you, it is also possible to use a block

of wood as a lever to hold the tap steady by placing it

between the side of the kitchen sink and the tap

spout.

If you have trouble getting the old tap to move, you can try cutting through the brass back nut with a

hacksaw and using an old screwdriver to force it back open.

Installing the New Tap

First, clean the area around the tap. Then, put the tap through the hole in the sink body, first placing

an anti-rotation washer on the upper side to hold it steady. If the material of the sink is very thin, you

could use a plastic washer to add more space on the underside. Hold the tap in a steady position and

then make sure that the back nuts are tight.

When it comes to the old pipe work you

might find that it doesn’t fit and feels

awkward. In this case, you will need to cut

back the pipes and install new

connectors. The easiest type to fit is the

flexible braided variety.

Make sure that all washers are fitted the

right way and screw all pipes and hoses

tight. Check the kitchen faucet for leaks

and if all looks good, you are finished and

ready to enjoy your new faucet.

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