10 Tips for Installing a Faucet with Supply Tubes

Examine your existing faucet set-up and determine what type of connectors are on the supply tubing. You will need to have this information when you are shopping for new equipment. It will save you another trip to the hardware store. This should also tell you which hardware might be reusable and which will need to be replaced.

Measure your existing supply tubes. If you choose not to follow tip 4, then you should buy tubing that is slightly longer (2 or 3 inches) than your existing tubes to allow for curvature, and in case the new faucet is spaced differently than the old one. Gather your existing tools, to see exactly what you have. This way, when you get to the hardware or home improvement store, you will know what tools you definitely need to buy for the job. This way, if the screws on the new faucet are flat-head, you will know if you only have a Phillips-head at home.

Buy a faucet with supply tubes attached. This is not necessary, but it is time-saving, and possibly money-saving, especially if the attached tubes are already the right length. If the tubes are not the right length, you will need to buy extensions.

Ask the experts. If you are not sure exactly what kind of tools to buy for the job, ask the salesperson at the hardware store to help you. They should be able to tell you if there are any other tools or parts you might need for connecting faucets with supply tubes. However, Use common sense and previous experience when they are giving their advice, so that you can get a good idea of what you really need, versus what they are just trying to upsell.

Turn off the water. You might be surprised how easy it is to forget this simple, crucial step. However, if you forget this one and move to the next tip, you will have a big mess on your hands. Remove old faucet. Set aside any fixtures or hardware you are reusing. After inserting the connectors and tubing into the center hole, Make sure the gaskets are properly seated to create the best seal. Once you have installed the new faucet into the hole, tighten the locknut down over the gasket and retainer ring. Red tube means hot; Blue tube means cold.Fasten supply tubing to the valves with the connectors, accordingly.