How to Install a Kitchen Faucet

http://www.AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter demonstrates how to install a kitchen faucet. Putting in your own kitchen faucet isn't as hard as you think. This video walks you through hooking up the waterlines and a veggie sprayer.

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[78Revolutions]

Dang. Why didnt I look this up FIRST? I just finished the job, and googled whether I should have siliconed the faucet to the sink. What do you think? Its a SS sink, and I just mounted it straight. Is it worth removing it all to put the putty in?

[AsktheBuilder]

@78Revolutions Take it off and do it right. My motto is: Do it Right, not Over. This means from now on you'll do these things: #1 go to my AsktheBuilder website and subscribe to my FREE newsletter for weekly tips. #2 ALWAYS come to my site and search my videos to see if I have the answer before you start a job. Deal??

[78Revolutions]

@AsktheBuilder Deal. Ill make it happen....next weekend :) Thanks!

[AsktheBuilder]

@78Revolutions No problem. Be sure to keep paper towels around base of faucet all week to minimize leaks down into base cabinet.

[78Revolutions]

@AsktheBuilder Just following up, that I did remove it and use putty. I also bought a telescoping basin wrench, which I should have bought 15 years ago. Faucet was out, puttied, and back in in all of 20 minutes. Thanks again for all the help. Justin in Indianapolis.

[AsktheBuilder]

@78Revolutions WOO HOO!!!! Way to go Justin! Pass the good word around to all about AsktheBuilder and my videos.

[myg3367]

thank you Sir Tim!!! very informative and helpful tips!!!God bless you!!!

[prolodyne]

Very helpful videos, thanks.

Can I just ask: you had pretty big holes drilled through the counter-top where the pipes feed through - do they need to be that diameter for any reason (insulation or something?) or could they be closer to the actual pipe diameters? Thanks

[DavidoBambino]

I always wondered what that wrench my dad always had laying around was used for. Thanks!

[78Revolutions]

@AsktheBuilder @AsktheBuilder There was a significant, undetected leak for a few weeks. So the minor trickle that might make its way in will be of minimal concern, but Ill tend to it just the same. Thanks again for the quick replies, and I promise...Next weekend I putty it up. PS: Once I smash down the faucet and tighten it down, will the squeezed-out plumbers putty clean up with water? I've not used it before.

[rarner55]

3:29, best part, "Haw haw hawwwww, check that out." Great vid though.

[AsktheBuilder]

@1800MrSingh Thanks. The reason you see dislikes is because there are Haters out there. Most are selfish and they only care about their thoughts and what's good for them. I appreciate your kind words.