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Replaced All Faucets and Shower Head
Hi guys,

Just wanted to show the forum my faucet/shower upgrades.  It took for friggin' ever because working under the kitchen reminds me of The Fantastic Voyage only I can't shrink; what a PITAss.

Anyways, I did, however, learn about PEX plumbing, barbed fittings etc and that was interesting.  I got the kitchen faucet/shower head from Dura Faucet and the lavatory from Phoenix.  I also have a dedicated drinking water faucet that I'm planning to install with an under sink filtration system.

One customization I made was installing 1/4 turn valves for both cold/hot water lines to both faucets.  I feel like this will be tremendously helpful in the case of any leaks and it was definitely helpful in testing the new faucets.

Has anyone else delved into plumbing upgrades?  Please share pics.

**Forgot to include the before/after under-sink fittings.  Was ridiculous getting a copper crimp tool in those tight spots but came out pretty good I think; I did screw up one crimp**

 
Re: Replaced All Faucets and Shower Head
Reply #1 –
I would like to know of a way to remove the sink drain. The chrome on ours is flaking off. My muscular SIL tried and could not free it from the goop the Mothership put on it. Cut it out?

I think the working space under the bath sink is tighter than the kitchen sink. On an MB anyhow.
Don & Dorothy
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Re: Replaced All Faucets and Shower Head
Reply #2 –
Don, that is a tough one.  All I can say is good luck.
Maybe you need to bring that sink to AZ and leave it out in our "heat gun" sun for a bit :D
Having made that joke, maybe a heat gun would help, but I would be concerned it might damage the sink itself - depending what yours is made of, so I would move it around a lot as you were using it.
Rarely I have seen one screw into the sink, usually it is just dropped in with a little sealant (like plumber's putty or silicon).  Did you try calling the Mothership?  They might have a trick.
Jane
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Re: Replaced All Faucets and Shower Head
Reply #3 –
Quote from: Don Malpas  - 
I would like to know of a way to remove the sink drain. The chrome on ours is flaking off. My muscular SIL tried and could not free it from the goop the Mothership put on it. Cut it out?

I think the working space under the bath sink is tighter than the kitchen sink. On an MB anyhow.

Oh wow, I have no clue about this.  I would think a good oscillating tool with a scraper blade would work around the caulked area
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Quote from: downgrader  - 
Has anyone else delved into plumbing upgrades?  Please share pics.
After decades spent in two generations of LD Front Lounges, I settled on the scheme that works most efficiently for us. The bath faucet is a Delta bar faucet with 1/4 turn valves. It has a high reach and the spout pivots, making the small sink far more useable for washing up, even hair-washing. Also, our PUR filter clips on and still allows fitting a coffee carafe to be filled underneath. The Kitchen sink is a Kohler high-arch pull-down which will reach anywhere in  either sink easily, and clear any large pot.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Replaced All Faucets and Shower Head
Reply #5 –
Quote from: downgrader  - 
Hi guys,

Just wanted to show the forum my faucet/shower upgrades.  It took for friggin' ever because working under the kitchen reminds me of The Fantastic Voyage only I can't shrink; what a PITAss.

Anyways, I did, however, learn about PEX plumbing, barbed fittings etc and that was interesting.  I got the kitchen faucet/shower head from Dura Faucet and the lavatory from Phoenix.  I also have a dedicated drinking water faucet that I'm planning to install with an under sink filtration system.

One customization I made was installing 1/4 turn valves for both cold/hot water lines to both faucets.  I feel like this will be tremendously helpful in the case of any leaks and it was definitely helpful in testing the new faucets.

Has anyone else delved into plumbing upgrades?  Please share pics.

**Forgot to include the before/after under-sink fittings.  Was ridiculous getting a copper crimp tool in those tight spots but came out pretty good I think; I did screw up one crimp**

Good idea to add the shutoff valves, in a LD, if a faucet fails the entire water system needs to shut off, instead of just isolating the bad valve. I will do this the next time, meanwhile, I have a pair of plugs for capping off the supply lines.
Temporarly water faucet plugs. | Flickr

Both the kitchen and bath faucets have been replaced.



Faucets | Flickr

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
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Re: Replaced All Faucets and Shower Head
Reply #6 –
If your sink basin baskets have four holes, this is the tool used to remove them.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Double-Ended-Tub-Drain-Wrench-16PL0128/304217585

For LD with three-hole baskets, I made this tool.
Sink drain removal tools | Flickr

Larry

Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Replaced All Faucets and Shower Head
Reply #7 –
Quote from: Steve  - 
After decades spent in two generations of LD Front Lounges, I settled on the scheme that works most efficiently for us. The bath faucet is a Delta bar faucet with 1/4 turn valves. It has a high reach and the spout pivots, making the small sink far more useable for washing up, even hair-washing. Also, our PUR filter clips on and still allows fitting a coffee carafe to be filled underneath. The Kitchen sink is a Kohler high-arch pull-down which will reach anywhere in  either sink easily, and clear any large pot.

Steve

nice...now i'm thinking I should have gone with higher arch faucets. 
Re: Replaced All Faucets and Shower Head
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Quote from: Larry W  - 
If your sink basin baskets have four holes, this is the tool used to remove them.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Double-Ended-Tub-Drain-Wrench-16PL0128/304217585

For LD with three-hole baskets, I took a 1/2" drive socket, that fit down in the basket, and made a tree-hole remover. It was used with a big 1/2" breaker bar to break the Factory baskets loose. They are always tight.

Larry

Wow...I never would have found this tool.
Re: Replaced All Faucets and Shower Head
Reply #9 –
Quote from: Steve  - 
After decades spent in two generations of LD Front Lounges, I settled on the scheme that works most efficiently for us. The bath faucet is a Delta bar faucet with 1/4 turn valves. It has a high reach and the spout pivots, making the small sink far more useable for washing up, even hair-washing. Also, our PUR filter clips on and still allows fitting a coffee carafe to be filled underneath. The Kitchen sink is a Kohler high-arch pull-down which will reach anywhere in  either sink easily, and clear any large pot.

Steve

After using my new sink faucets for a couple years I do wish I had gone with your style goose necks.