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RebaBarker ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 26 Sep 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
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Replacing a kitchen faucet is a DIY project that can refresh your kitchen's look and functionality. It typically involves disconnecting the old faucet, installing the new one, and ensuring proper sealing, with costs varying based on faucet type and brand, ranging from $100 to $500 or more.
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gpokluda ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 392 |
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I replaced the faucet in my 179 a few weeks ago. Knowing we will be selling the Rpod soon, I went with another two handle faucet with a pull-down sprayer. This required a 1 1/2" hole between the hot and cold centers. By taking out the two drawers below the sink, I was able to remove and install without having to remove the sink. Total time was less than 30 minutes.
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
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Jefferson ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Apr 2021 Location: NorCal Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
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Thanks! Exactly - the original has a limited shelf life :)
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jato ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3324 |
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Nice job. When I did this on a 2011 177 a number of years ago I also had to purchase a couple sharkbite adapters to make the hot and cold connections. You will be pleased with the new faucet; no more squeaks and groans when you turn water on and off.
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'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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Jefferson ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Apr 2021 Location: NorCal Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
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Recently inspired to replace the leaky, original kitchen faucet in my 2015 Rpod 177 after reading the many posts on the subject. Could not have done it as easily without removing the sink as other suggested previously by removing the 4 wing nuts under the counter (see photo) and the plastic ring that connects the sink + drain to the P-trap. Did not need to change out any of the PEX fittings - the 1 inch white plastic threaded female fittings fit onto the copper threaded male fittings for hot (red) + cold (blue) on the new Moen faucet - see photo with the sink removed. Teflon tape on the connections. Pressure tested, no leaks. Now, just waiting for some non-petroleum plumbers putty to use on the plastic sink + drain before reinstalling. If I can do this, anyone can...just thought I'd share as a 'thank you' for all the tips + info this community generously provides. Tempted to put in a new sink, but good for now :) |
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