The faucet is an important accessory for the wash basin, affecting both the appearance and water efficiency. If you want to replace or install a new faucet, you need to know how to operate correctly to avoid leaks or insufficient water pressure. This article introduces the steps and precautions for installing a single handle basin faucet so you can easily complete the task.
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Basin Faucet Installation Steps
The steps to install a faucet are:
- Prepare tools and accessories
- Remove old faucet
- Install gasket and threaded rod
- Connect braided hose/PE hose
- Install faucet into basin
- Secure threaded rod and nut
- Connect to angle valve on wall
- Test faucet function
The following are detailed steps and images for each:
Prepare Tools and Accessories
Before installing the faucet, you’ll need:
- Wrench
- Screwdriver
- Faucet
- Gasket
- Threaded rod
- Rubber pad
- Metal pad
- Nut
- Braided hose/PE hose
Purchase our faucets on our website and we’ll include all necessary installation accessories. We also provide braided/PE hoses in various sizes to fit different angle valves and faucet types. You can also find these tools and accessories at your local hardware store or supermarket.
Faucet Installation Video
Basin Faucet Installation Steps:
0. Unpack the included installation accessories
1.1 Prepare tools
1.2 Remove old faucet
- Before removing the old faucet, first turn off the corresponding angle valve to prevent water splashing.
- Use proper tools (wrench) to detach the old faucet following the reverse steps of installation below.
2. Install gasket and threaded rod into bottom holes and tighten
threaded rod.
3. Connect flex hoses/braided hoses to corresponding hot and cold water inlets.
3.1 This LE801 faucet requires two flex hoses/braided hoses connected to two angle valves respectively to control cold and hot water flow.
3.2 The hose angle valve connection position needs to select suitable hoses according to the size of the on-site angle valves. Standard angle valve sizes in Hong Kong are 3/8″ or 1/2″. If you are just replacing the faucet, you can reuse the original hoses without needing to purchase additional ones.
4. Insert gasket at faucet base and install into basin hole.
5. Insert metal washer under basin, secure bolts with nuts. Use wrench to tighten nuts and secure faucet to basin.
6. Finally connect flex hoses/braided hoses to angle valves on wall.
7. Congratulations, you have successfully installed the faucet!
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