Goyescas
New Member
Hello all.
My father is installling a new kitchen sink as a "gift" to me. Current is a 6" double bowl, self-rimmed (33x22) with disposal. Piping is PVC, with copper hot/cold leads, which we know to replace with the stainless steel flexible type.
This morning he crawled under there and was surprised to see PVC. I Asked what was it that he expected, and he said "pipes, like mine." Also not happy about the fact that the new 33x22 self rimmed SS sink is a 9" double, meaning the pipes come into play in a big way (I guess), which begs the following question:
Should we just re-pipe the entire job (current PVC etc. is 14 years old, no leaks)? Are there kits for this (today we pick out the new sink, begin installation tomorrow).
If so, with what - new PVC, or should we use something else?
I do plan to reinstall the disposal, which he wanted to omit!
I have searched and did find some good DIY guides from This Old House and a couple of other sites, but this part is not covered well.
Any help most appreciated - he looked rather crabby when I left for work this morning...
My father is installling a new kitchen sink as a "gift" to me. Current is a 6" double bowl, self-rimmed (33x22) with disposal. Piping is PVC, with copper hot/cold leads, which we know to replace with the stainless steel flexible type.
This morning he crawled under there and was surprised to see PVC. I Asked what was it that he expected, and he said "pipes, like mine." Also not happy about the fact that the new 33x22 self rimmed SS sink is a 9" double, meaning the pipes come into play in a big way (I guess), which begs the following question:
Should we just re-pipe the entire job (current PVC etc. is 14 years old, no leaks)? Are there kits for this (today we pick out the new sink, begin installation tomorrow).
If so, with what - new PVC, or should we use something else?
I do plan to reinstall the disposal, which he wanted to omit!
I have searched and did find some good DIY guides from This Old House and a couple of other sites, but this part is not covered well.
Any help most appreciated - he looked rather crabby when I left for work this morning...