hard to replace kitchen sink faucet

[@randyr.212]

What I love about these videos. These are real life problems average people run into when trying to replace stuff. When you look at most big box instructional videos, all the fittings and everything is brand new and super easy to replace. My old kitchen sink looks just like this underneath...nothing easy. Thanks Steve.

[@paulmayfield9709]

You should see some of the ones I’ve installed the homeowner wanted but weren’t made for that type of sink.. I even did a Roman tub valve which was supposed to mount in the tub. No not what the builder wanted he wanted in the tile and it was made to be roughed in on maybe upto a half inch thickness and he had about two inches. Of course he wanted it in back where I could barely reach.. I even burnt a hole in my arm doing it. But it’s done and can never be changed unless you tear out the tub and good luck putting a new one in cause you still won’t be able to do the final connection. Which I told him. All that for a price pfister valve you know he is probably having problems with that valve by now.

[@randyr.212]

@@paulmayfield9709 Yeah, I can only imagine some of the stuff that you guys run into in old houses. I do my best to try to figure out how to do things myself before calling a plumber, but sometimes it requires a lot more expertise than I have.

[@theg-men8961]

Seriously! I watched someone’s video on how to installed one. Looked like a display sink that was perfect and made the job look super easy but in real life, it’s not haha

[@supercool11]

I literally spent all day trying to find a tool that could take off that kitchen faucet nut beneath the sink and hours later, lots of frustration, multiple trips to home depot and feeling like I needed to call a professional to take care of this as they might know better until I stumbled upon your video and said F it and took a grinder to cut it off, within 20 mins I was done with the install of a new kitchen faucet. Thanks alot!!!

[@shoelarwon]

4 year old video coming saving me hours of work! Thank you kind sir!

[@thisoldmobilehomeinthewood8434]

That faucet sure was a “crusty one” thanks for sharing these real videos, like others have said a lot of other channels will show you them replacing a brand new faucet, no rust, no crust, no cholesterol, you keep it real! Thanks

[@erinb7513]

Thanks for sharing. This is the only video worth watching. Other videos make it look easy and I've been trying to get this dang faucet replaced for 3 days now and am damn near ready to burn the whole kitchen down.

[@mikeo9219]

Lol I know the feeling

[@janeteckert6376]

Thank you!!! Spent an hour trying to get the copper tubes through the hole before seeing your video. Cut off with a dremel in 30 seconds. 🙌🏻 Appreciate your help!

[@bnewman2787]

This was exactly the help I was looking for. I could not remove the large mounting nut underneath the faucet so I cut the faucet off at the base with my grinder with a cutting wheel - it worked perfectly. Thanks Steve!

[@Brad1237202]

You earned your money on this one Steven!!!! Same kitchen faucet I have in my house, and same kitchen faucet we hade 50 years ago when I was a kid!!! Quality!!

[@zachtrek]

Thanks for this video. I looked it up when I failed at plan B, and was glad to see that it wasn't just me. I was using an oscillating tool instead of a grinder, but thanks to your video was able to use the same technique to get the faucet out.

[@KW86.]

What a powerful video, you're the only person who will show a grinder to take off a stubborn valve, I've used a sawall, but a grinder with a cut wheel? Clever. Thanks Gilbert

[@michaelpadovani9566]

Your skills, expertise and experience kept moving forward when most others may have given up. Plan C best part of video! Next level!!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

it was a stuburn one

[@GaslightAlley]

Steve, it continues to be the resident commentary that takes your videos to the "next level" mama!

[@michaelwilson8793]

I bought a similar delta faucet with the hot and cold knobs on each side for my kitchen about a year ago.I only got it from Amazon which lowes,and other hardwares didn't have.Delta may cost more but its worth the quality to buy it.Bought a cheap one from Wal-Mart which it only last about a year.You do great work Steve ,I learned a lot from watching your plumbing.

[@pmfmpls]

I recently had a faucet just like this. I used similar strategies to get it off. Such a great feeling when it come loose!

[@kenrie20022]

Good job. Mine took 3 hours to get my old kitchen Sink mixed tap. I used multiple purpose oscillator with metal blades.

[@DeWittPotts]

I had the same issue with a American Standard faucet in my kitchen. I wound up having to cut off the nuts under the sink. I don't have a big grinder like you have. I used a cutting wheel on my rotary tool to cut them. It worked out pretty well as the tool was easy to maneuver into the tight space. Nice job.

[@richardordonez8331]

A part of me dies every time a Moen Legend is taken out of service. Moen Legend I salute you.

[@mlhm5]

Love your videos. Used to live in Boston for 25 years and miss the accent. Love the dog. Keep them coming.

[@davidharmon8073]

Good job .you do whatever it takes to get the job done.Next Level

[@carlvarner709]

When you put the new faucet on is there anything you can coat the threads with or sink nut with that might make for an easier removal for the next replacement?

[@johnlangley6449]

I am glad to see I am not alone using a angle grinder to remove a faucet my co think I am crazy but hell it works

[@randykocian4738]

You wrestled that right out of there, Steven. Next level!

[@photocontrol]

That was a tough one to get off.Nice to see Delta still makes that style,haven't seen them available for some time. Great install,next level.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

delta makes a good faucet

[@bradford216]

She was a tough one ! Came out nice. Good job.

[@tombeilman5579]

That’s real fun on an extra deep sink

[@paulmayfield9709]

I came in that predicament once before but unfortunately I didn’t have my grinder I had to use my saws all. Had pliers in one hand pulling up faucet with the saw under the plate. Didn’t scratch the sink to bad. What you need comes in handy in those tight spots is a basin buddy it fits supply nuts and those plastic nuts that hold down faucet and sprayer. You just need a 1/4 drive ratchet and extension.

[@fredradon2484]

Steve you crack me up. Keep it up, love your videos.

[@BaFunGool]

Nothing much I miss more than having my dog ride with me in my service truck. It kept my sanity, especially on a long drive home.

[@Fireship1]

That faucet really made you work Steve. In the end you beat it. I've used a cordless Dremel tool in the past to cut the nuts holding them on. The grinder did a great job though. Next level man!

[@stevenlavimoniere]

dremel will work also . i have one in the truck

[@melvin_0bviously]

Plan B. Always a Plan B. Then a Plan C if necessary. Then Wind Chimes. Well done!

[@Brian-cr6rb]

Been watching for a while now, this is my first comment. Your videos are supurb, I found your channel looking for old school hydrotherm boilers diag and repair. I can't tell you how many times I've said "so you wanna be a plumber " out loud while diagnosing a repair and having the customer bust out laughing! I want to share a trick with you, replacing a 40 year old Gerber faucet. My little battery Dremel has no problem cutting all the hardware from underneath, putting on the new faucet, I install the supply lines first, as well as the spray hose nut above the sink, so I only have to put the nuts on, connect the speed lines from under. I'm pretty big and I hate those base cabinets with the divider between doors cause I barely fit. So many jobs I've had to adapt and over come! Your little mascot is super cute too! Keep the Gundy coming mama!

[@phillipgroom9187]

That was a tough one, but you got it. Your the man. Thanks for the video.

[@aircooledtx]

Good one , even though tough to get off.. Good Morning Steven

[@tomsmith4319]

Man!...that one fought you like the devil! Good thing you had glasses on..i have been to the emergency room a couple of times with metal slivers in my eye from grinders..

[@richardordonez8331]

That model delta is a work horse. It will give them years of service.

[@njdevfan20]

I had the same problem. Now I don't feel dumb for cutting the faucet off. My family thought I was nuts.

[@marvelousone2125]

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[@davidclifford6268]

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[@bbm8873417]

Nice work Steve

[@theamerican7131]

Soda, milk, juice, make yourself at home. You should have asked for a cookie or ham sandwich. Your a real work'n Man, Steve. Thumbs up.

[@martinmercado4449]

Steve does a great job he knows what he's doing. but this one was hilarious my sides are hurting it's like watching a Jerry Lewis film lol.

[@harrydickson4575]

Another next level Job Steve !!!

[@jaysmith-iw9nn]

laughed so hard, wet myself, thought only I encountered these kind of situations

[@MrMultitool]

that one was a real pain, great job

[@stevenlavimoniere]

i got her done

[@sagenate7267]

"She's a tight one mama..." Lol now that's next level y'all! Good work Lav!

[@egold1006]

I was lucky to register my faucet with the manufacturer, I did not putty the hand spray base and it broke. They replaced the base for free.

[@carlrudd1858]

I had the same exact job here at home. I used a reciprocating saw with a carbine metal cutting blade. It was still a PITA. But I took the aerator off the spout BEFORE I turn the water on the first time to clean any residue that might block the aerator flow, then put it back on. I also used Moen rather than Delta. Not sayin' Delta ain't good, but the wife said Moen because that's what the original was.

[@cbobcbob100]

thanks,,,,,love the real world experience / grinder and all .....bob

[@danwittels5542]

Those supply lines look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book

[@mikecarter4922]

another tough one sorted thanks steve.

[@stacydsiley7604]

Hey Steve I have learned a lot watching your videos. Be safe and God bless you and baby dog.

[@robertnocerajr3985]

I myself don't use puddy on faucets but I always use silicone.. foolish not to.. but again great message.. thank you. Robertson mechanical NJ here United States..

[@richardordonez8331]

You need to protect the backsplash more. Those hot sparks damage it.

[@raulgut4030]

🤫and learn👍

[@bobburns1724]

Good job, whatever it takes

[@Spector_NS5_RD]

you gundy'd the shit out of that faucet! she didn't wanna go. good video steve.

[@davidhigginbotham5451]

omg... looked like some other plumber(?) was practicing installing elbows...or maybe had a huge overstock he needed to use up. LOL ! Nice Work!

[@rmlevyPhD]

Where do you get that socket wrench. I looked everywhere. They don't design these things so you can replace them. Great idea of just cutting through the mess.

[@lju3428]

the delta 100 and the moen chateau are the best no frills kitchen faucets out there. easy to repair

[@GCraigmile]

Outstanding 👍👍👍👍👍

[@markallan9050]

Watch out for that needle saddle valve! The rust on that thing is insane. Just looking at it the wrong way might cause a flood. Great job, the grinder seems to be a good way to chop off old faucets.

[@christheother9088]

That crusty saddle valve was making me very nervous.

[@georgew.1799]

Are you using just a standard cutting wheel? And what about the debris?

[@kdub4pres]

Thanks, I'm gonna do this same thing today. Great dog intro... :) and candidate for "tough one" drinking game...

[@azizbah555]

Nice Video

[@richardordonez8331]

I love using emeryy cloth on my installs. Make the sink look like a new install too. Also recaulk the backsplash. 😚

[@attheendoftheday8969]

This comment made me laugh for a good minute lol

[@matthiasplus6691]

The old one wanted to stay, but you did it. Next level!

[@Cazness]

i know know that plastic tool for removing the nut comes with the faucet and we all have a dozen kicking around the truck but where did you get the metal nut driver for removing the nut ?

[@georgesiatos9848]

very good work!!

[@Troublemaker1022-r9c]

Well..... you got it done. I think I might have disconnected both the water and drain and then removed the whole sink. Half dozen clips and some silicone.

[@Garth2011]

Those side spray hoses will unravel some once they are warmed up with the hot water. After a bit of time it tends to form to the hanging position once heated a few times and stored.

[@Darryl603]

Since the drain on the sink had an easy compression fitting, do you ever just pull the sink and work on it like that?

[@markuzelac8015]

I had this issue a few times and I used a drill and sharp bit to drill stuck nut on 2 sides...nut split in half and faucet removed

[@Bob.W.]

Camera work is impressive.

[@Pyridox]

Tough one mama! And the space underneath was tight.

[@paulschmidt7473]

Who did the original plumbing there, the one side copper looks like they was using up elbows.... Also, geez louise, if I have a plumber coming to replace a faucet, I get all the crap out from under the sink, to give 'em room to work. Besides at $80+/hr it's a lot cheaper for me to move the stuff, then the plumber....

[@DOLRED]

Heaven forbid!! Don't damage that 50 year old Gold veined countertop. I tore one of those tops out of a bathroom 2 years ago. It had an aluminum rim edge sink opening. I am sure the top was original to the 1964 house. The countertop was in great shape, just a wee bit out of date.

[@dwight.bennett]

After breaking one of those gray plastic tools (Plan A), I upgraded to a 1/2" breaker bar, extensions, and deep sockets. Give em the ol'breaker bar treatment.

[@stevenlavimoniere]

i might try that also . probley a metric size

[@dwight.bennett]

+steven lavimoniere I run a 5/8" deep socket, knuckle joint (if needed), 10" extension, 1/2" drive breaker. Should fit the Moen models that call for that plastic nutdriver.

[@jamiee172]

It's always amazed me how inconsiderate people are when you go to do a repair. The least they could do is clean their mess out of the way where you gotta do the work

[@34stzoo]

What mess?

[@walterb299]

I don't know why people wont remove stuff under cabinets and on top of counters they know the stuff is going to be in the way and it sucks moving there crap.

[@bryan1282]

Outstanding!

[@blass5506]

i had the same problem like you many times and with the right tool a : ‘telescoping basin wrench’ I removed the old faucets. Question : how much you charge for this job ? Curiosity

[@Ottonic6]

You needed a new sharp cut-off wheel. Would have cut right through that. No guard? You are brave.. Sorry, don't mean to be so critical, you did an amazing job, and you got through it safely. I notice a New England accent. I think.. Thanks for the video

[@jstu45]

I use a dremel tool on the nut on bottom or sawzall on top

[@don7406]

Yikes, that faucet replacement was a real fight. When plan A and B didn't work, I thought you were going to grab the sledge hammer and cutting torch. Great job being professional and giving the nice lady a great result.

[@patrickgamache9935]

I will give you a tip . WD40 and deep socket. Patman

[@F16_viper_pilot]

Dents and scratches included free of charge!😂

[@ckdigwal3767]

Hhhhhh.....plan C.. great man. Nice.

[@mike617]

Delta 420 lf is the same faucet we use👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@richardordonez8331]

I actually had to stand on the counter over the faucet with the moen cartridge puller to exert enough force get the cartridge out.

[@mikefrye5851]

bend there and done that only I pulled the whole sink out and then put it back in place made it a lot easy

[@joekind1]

It only had plastic nuts but would not turn off. I removed the sink but had problems with the drain, the previous installer made the drains too short. I wasted a lot of time trying to reuse them. Bought new pipes, it went together in 5 minutes.

[@RecoveredRidleyTruther]

Steve, are you a pipe thread user? i know some guys use it on everything, some guys never, some guys on some things. What are your experienced based suggestions?

[@davidnajmon6861]

Same faucet I had. Used sawzall.

[@valarmorghulis4382]

Do you ever need a helper for certain jobs ??

[@floydalbright2129]

I have used a very careful saws all and a vice grips.

[@yvonfem]

Them taps are horrible are they all like that in the states

[@mrfear8298]

why you not put putty under the faucet ?

[@valarmorghulis4382]

Give it thee Old Gundy Yall , Next level !

[@estebanbello663]

😂 I recently had to cut the one in my kitchen of with a Sawzall... I never had this happen to me I was so frustrated..

[@gregbouchard1563]

Hi mate how are u OK mate u do a relly good job on here mate Hove a good day mate form Greg bouchard am a big fan of u do a relly good job on here mate keep up the good work on here mate u do a relly good job on here mate

[@pcfabris]

Let the sparks fly like the 4th of July.

[@4everbassets]

I think the question begging to be asked is... How long would it have taken the Chihuahua to do that faucet swap-out?? 😂🐾♥️

[@blass5506]

Angela Gibby hahaha 😂

[@yellowdeer7163]

Lots of exercise on that job. You can almost water the lawn with that sprayer too!

[@brezzz0079]

ya sometimes you get a tough one , after all that I was waiting for that saddle valve to start leaking, you look at them wrong an they leak . nice job

[@DDunc1020]

Brezzz 007 haha that's funny