How to Remove a Delta Delex Faucet
Delta is an American manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom faucets and fixtures. A Delta Delex lavatory faucet consists of a spout and two handles -- one each for the cold and hot water supplies. All three parts -- which together are called a widespread faucet -- give the impression that they are separate units from the top of the sink, but are all connected underneath with flexible hoses and a T-connector. It may be necessary to remove a Delta Delex faucet for repair, replacement or replacement of the vanity and basin. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Turn off the cold and hot water supply valves, which are usually mounted underneath the sink. Turn off the main water supply to your home if you cannot locate any shut-off valves.
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Locate the two flexible hoses connected to both sides of the T-connector, which is mounted on the underside of the faucet spout.
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Loosen the fittings on the hoses with an adjustable wrench. Finish twisting off the fittings by hand and pull the hoses from the T-connector.
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Place the adjustable wrench on the T-connector and twist it out of the bottom of the spout in a counterclockwise direction.
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Expand the jaws of the adjustable wrench and loosen the large retaining nut on the underside of the spout. Remove the nut and gasket. Pull the spout straight up from the sink and remove it.
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Loosen and remove the large retaining nuts on the underside of each of the cold and hot water handles of the faucet with the adjustable wrench. Remove the nuts and gaskets.
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Pull the handles -- along with the flexible hoses still connected to them -- straight up from the sink and remove them.
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