I need to replace the faucet for the kitchen sink. I purchased the unit but I don't know how to get the old one out unless I take out the sink which is a big job. Trying to get my hands behind the sink bowl is not possible unless I grow longer arms. Has anybody replaced the kitchen sink faucet without expending major effort--would appreciate any help. Bill Kirch
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John
You are not sunk
I replaced mine ('85 H34) and it was not a big problem getting at the nuts and supply lines. Find someone skinny if you have to. I used a ChannelLock pliers and did it in minutes. Come to think of it, they were hand tight and do not have to be much more than that or you will crack the plastic. Just so they don't leak.
I replaced mine ('85 H34) and it was not a big problem getting at the nuts and supply lines. Find someone skinny if you have to. I used a ChannelLock pliers and did it in minutes. Come to think of it, they were hand tight and do not have to be much more than that or you will crack the plastic. Just so they don't leak.
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warren feldstein
I changed mine
With the aid of a mirror, I could see what the job looked like. The hardest part was fitting the new faucet as the pre cut hole from the last faucet was a little too small. Other than that, not a big job. Warren
With the aid of a mirror, I could see what the job looked like. The hardest part was fitting the new faucet as the pre cut hole from the last faucet was a little too small. Other than that, not a big job. Warren
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John Wendt
access port........
Hey Bill, Had the same problem andno way my mitts are getting in that small space! I installed an access port behind the sink, completely covered by the seat cushion back. It cost about $5. used a 5" round flush port and a roto-zip tool to cut the perfect circle....looks like it came that way! Job was then, easy.
Hey Bill, Had the same problem andno way my mitts are getting in that small space! I installed an access port behind the sink, completely covered by the seat cushion back. It cost about $5. used a 5" round flush port and a roto-zip tool to cut the perfect circle....looks like it came that way! Job was then, easy.
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John Tesoriero
Special Tool
Plumbing supply stores have a special wrench that is used to reach up behind sinks to replace faucet sets on kitchen, bathroom and other installations. It is a long handle with an offset toothed head to grasp the lock nut. Good luck!
Plumbing supply stores have a special wrench that is used to reach up behind sinks to replace faucet sets on kitchen, bathroom and other installations. It is a long handle with an offset toothed head to grasp the lock nut. Good luck!
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Rick Belew
Save water
by buying a single lever faucet. I replace my double control knobs with a regular hardware single lever control and when I want warm water I know exactly where to position the lever. I also bought the kind with a separate spray nozzle lever to fill the other hole on the counter top.
by buying a single lever faucet. I replace my double control knobs with a regular hardware single lever control and when I want warm water I know exactly where to position the lever. I also bought the kind with a separate spray nozzle lever to fill the other hole on the counter top.
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Peter Roach
While you are at it
I replaced mine with a standard kitchen faucet from Home Depot. It looks a LOT better. I know it uses a little more water but – life is short. Home Depot will sell you the special tool to grab the faucet nut in a hard to reach place. It was about $15 and it looks like a wrench on the end of a 1’ pole. If you tell the plumbing guy at HD your problem he will know exactly what you need. I replaced my faucet with a single hole kitchen faucet and I placed a hand sprayer unit in the other hole. That way I can use the sprayer to get the plates and sink really clean. I also bought one of the soap dispensers and installed it at the same time. Everyone thinks that is the greatest. The only problem with the soap dispenser is the pipe inside kept cracking. I guess the temperature variations on a sailboat were just too great for the plastic. I finally replaced it with a short piece of aquarium tube and it has worked great. I also replaced the bathroom faucet with a standard bathroom fixture. The only problem was the drain on the H34 was not setup like a bathroom drain. Instead of swaping out the drains, I pulled out the pop up handle on the back of the drain and threaded the chain that holds the drain plug through the hole. I then put the connector fitting back on the chain and crimped it together so it would not come back out of the hole. I then installed the faucet. It look great and work even better. It is a MUCH better quality than the original equipment on the boat. I also installed a soap despenser in the bathroom. My guests really appreciate that one. Now I have to do something about the shower fixture.
I replaced mine with a standard kitchen faucet from Home Depot. It looks a LOT better. I know it uses a little more water but – life is short. Home Depot will sell you the special tool to grab the faucet nut in a hard to reach place. It was about $15 and it looks like a wrench on the end of a 1’ pole. If you tell the plumbing guy at HD your problem he will know exactly what you need. I replaced my faucet with a single hole kitchen faucet and I placed a hand sprayer unit in the other hole. That way I can use the sprayer to get the plates and sink really clean. I also bought one of the soap dispensers and installed it at the same time. Everyone thinks that is the greatest. The only problem with the soap dispenser is the pipe inside kept cracking. I guess the temperature variations on a sailboat were just too great for the plastic. I finally replaced it with a short piece of aquarium tube and it has worked great. I also replaced the bathroom faucet with a standard bathroom fixture. The only problem was the drain on the H34 was not setup like a bathroom drain. Instead of swaping out the drains, I pulled out the pop up handle on the back of the drain and threaded the chain that holds the drain plug through the hole. I then put the connector fitting back on the chain and crimped it together so it would not come back out of the hole. I then installed the faucet. It look great and work even better. It is a MUCH better quality than the original equipment on the boat. I also installed a soap despenser in the bathroom. My guests really appreciate that one. Now I have to do something about the shower fixture.
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