Disassembly of a Leaking Central Brass Wall Mount Kitchen Faucet
Wall mounted faucets add an elegant touch to your kitchen or bathroom. They keep the sink surface clean and, when using brass, the faucet itself becomes a focal point of the room. A leaking wall mounted faucet can be repaired like any other; you can remove the inner, leaking cartridge and replace the washers, or the cartridge itself. Either way, the repair does not need a professional's experience, saving you lots of money on an unnecessary house call. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Turn off the hot and cold water supply lines under the sink by turning the control valve handle.
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Stuff a rag down the drain of the sink to prevent any falling pieces from going down the drain.
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Turn on the faucet to remove any water from the lines.
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Pull off the handle cover to expose the screw. Remove the screw using a screwdriver.
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Pull up and back on the handle to remove it from the faucet.
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Remove the pivot nut from the end of the cartridge using a wrench.
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Slide a flat head screwdriver between the cartridge and the retaining clip. Pull out on the retaining clip to remove it.
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Slide a cartridge removal tool (which usually comes with a cartridge replacement) over the end of the cartridge.
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Wiggle the removal tool back and forth using a wrench to remove the cartridge from the faucet.
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