faucet removal problem - please help

jennimac · Jul 23, 2011

Hi y'all, i am replacing the faucet in my bathroom and having some trouble removing the old one. The old faucet is lifting off the vanity, but is still somehow connected to the water lines. I've removed the nuts and plastic nuts underneath (stubborn), and the handles/nuts from above. it doesn't look like there is anything more to disconnect, but the line and the faucet are still together. the faucet is probably about 20 years old - is it just stuck?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Terry · Jul 23, 2011

Plastic lines into the faucet body stuck?
Yeah, that's about it.

If you are removing the faucet anyway, just lift it out and use new supply lines.
If you plan on reusing what you have, then you need to pry them off.
Insurance companies don't like the plastic stops and supplies though.

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jennimac · Jul 23, 2011

Thanks Terry for the fast response and helpful suggestion. I worked at it, and they finally came loose. The washer that was holding it together was damaged, and i am told that assembly method is older and the washer may no longer be available. The supply line is one with the valve, so i suppose if i cannot find the washer, i'll need new supply lines and valves?

But let me not get ahead of myself - i'll first try to find the washers.

Thanks Again!

Terry · Jul 23, 2011

If the supply line is attached to the shutoff, you must replace "both".

Jadnashua · Jul 23, 2011

It really is prudent to replace the supply lines when replacing a faucet. If that means new valves, then those too. Bending them around after sitting for years is risky.

Jimbo · Jul 23, 2011

If you have corrugated supply lines integral with the stop valve, there was a very lengthy thread recently on that subject. Let me save you the pain of digging through it! You MUST replace those valves.

SacCity · Jul 23, 2011

I agree, I would not re-use the valves or supply lines.
Too little money for to much risk.
Micahel

Will Rogers Plumbing · Jul 23, 2011

Did you have copper supplies? Recommend you replace the supplies and stops and install SS braided supplies. They are the easiest to install and the most common in your area. I plumbed in Texas for 10 years.

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