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Posted by jneiberger@gmail.com on July 22, 2006, 4:51 pm
As I always say when I post, I'm not much of a handyman, but I'm
learning. We need to replace our kitchen sink and I've already
purchased the replacement. We intend on keeping the hardware, but the
sink was chipped pretty badly from someone dropping something heavy
onto it.
I know someone who will replace the sink pretty cheaply, and he'd even
do plumbing, if necessary. I think I have almost an identical
replacement so I'm hoping that no actual changes to the plumbing will
be required.
My question is this: is replacing a sink (and keeping the old hardware)
sufficiently difficult that I should probably leave it to someone else,
assuming that I've never done it before and haven't even seen it done?
:-) Or, if I'm brave, is it sufficiently simple that I can do it
myself as long as I pay attention to how things came off?
Thanks!
John
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Posted by dadiOH on July 22, 2006, 5:02 pm
jneiberger@gmail.com wrote:
> As I always say when I post, I'm not much of a handyman, but I'm
> learning. We need to replace our kitchen sink and I've already
> purchased the replacement. We intend on keeping the hardware, but the
> sink was chipped pretty badly from someone dropping something heavy
> onto it.
>
> I know someone who will replace the sink pretty cheaply, and he'd even
> do plumbing, if necessary. I think I have almost an identical
> replacement so I'm hoping that no actual changes to the plumbing will
> be required.
> Or, if I'm brave, is it sufficiently simple
> that I can do it myself as long as I pay attention to how things came
> off?
Yes, assuming that the old and new sinks are the same size (including
depth), have the same faucet hole pattern and mount in the same manner (both
overmount or both undermount). If the depths are different you will
probably have to adjust the "P" trap under the sink.
You'll probably need a "basin wrench". It is an inexpensive piece of
hardware that lets you easily reach the nuts that hold on the faucet. Pick
up a small tub of plumper's putty too so you can put a bead under the new
sink, faucet nuts and drain.
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Posted by jneiberger@gmail.com on July 22, 2006, 5:07 pm
dadiOH wrote:
> jneiberger@gmail.com wrote:
> > As I always say when I post, I'm not much of a handyman, but I'm
> > learning. We need to replace our kitchen sink and I've already
> > purchased the replacement. We intend on keeping the hardware, but the
> > sink was chipped pretty badly from someone dropping something heavy
> > onto it.
> >
> > I know someone who will replace the sink pretty cheaply, and he'd even
> > do plumbing, if necessary. I think I have almost an identical
> > replacement so I'm hoping that no actual changes to the plumbing will
> > be required.
>
> > Or, if I'm brave, is it sufficiently simple
> > that I can do it myself as long as I pay attention to how things came
> > off?
>
> Yes, assuming that the old and new sinks are the same size (including
> depth), have the same faucet hole pattern and mount in the same manner (both
> overmount or both undermount). If the depths are different you will
> probably have to adjust the "P" trap under the sink.
>
> You'll probably need a "basin wrench". It is an inexpensive piece of
> hardware that lets you easily reach the nuts that hold on the faucet. Pick
> up a small tub of plumper's putty too so you can put a bead under the new
> sink, faucet nuts and drain.
I have some plumber's putty that I needed for another small project,
but the sink came with some Kitchen & Bath silicone sealant. I don't
have a basin wrench, though. I have crescent wrenches, channel locks,
and some wrenches and things, but that's about it. I probably should
pick up some more tools if I'm going to start doing more around the
house. :-)
Thanks!
John
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Posted by Richard Blaine on July 22, 2006, 5:14 pm
> As I always say when I post, I'm not much of a handyman, but I'm
> learning. We need to replace our kitchen sink and I've already
> purchased the replacement. We intend on keeping the hardware, but the
> sink was chipped pretty badly from someone dropping something heavy
> onto it.
>
> I know someone who will replace the sink pretty cheaply, and he'd even
> do plumbing, if necessary. I think I have almost an identical
> replacement so I'm hoping that no actual changes to the plumbing will
> be required.
>
> My question is this: is replacing a sink (and keeping the old hardware)
> sufficiently difficult that I should probably leave it to someone else,
> assuming that I've never done it before and haven't even seen it done?
> :-) Or, if I'm brave, is it sufficiently simple that I can do it
> myself as long as I pay attention to how things came off?
>
> Thanks!
> John
>
Read all the tips people here give you, then give it a try. What do you have
to lose?
If it goes in, great. You'll feel proud of yourself and save some money. If
it doesn't, then call in a plumber and be sure to keep your day job.
Rick
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Posted by jneiberger@gmail.com on July 22, 2006, 5:25 pm
Richard Blaine wrote:
> > As I always say when I post, I'm not much of a handyman, but I'm
> > learning. We need to replace our kitchen sink and I've already
> > purchased the replacement. We intend on keeping the hardware, but the
> > sink was chipped pretty badly from someone dropping something heavy
> > onto it.
> >
> > I know someone who will replace the sink pretty cheaply, and he'd even
> > do plumbing, if necessary. I think I have almost an identical
> > replacement so I'm hoping that no actual changes to the plumbing will
> > be required.
> >
> > My question is this: is replacing a sink (and keeping the old hardware)
> > sufficiently difficult that I should probably leave it to someone else,
> > assuming that I've never done it before and haven't even seen it done?
> > :-) Or, if I'm brave, is it sufficiently simple that I can do it
> > myself as long as I pay attention to how things came off?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > John
> >
>
> Read all the tips people here give you, then give it a try. What do you have
> to lose?
>
> If it goes in, great. You'll feel proud of yourself and save some money. If
> it doesn't, then call in a plumber and be sure to keep your day job.
>
> Rick
Assuming I don't have to do any "real" plumbing (translation: my new
sink is the correct size), do I only need a basin wrench in addition to
the tools I mentioned? Will I need anything special to get the rest of
the old hardware off? Even if I don't need anything else, can you think
of anything that might make things easier?
Speaking of a basin wrench, I just looked them since I didn't even know
what they looked like. At first glance, I don't even see how they work,
but then I've never needed one before. I guess there's nothing like
buying one and using it to learn how to use it, huh? :)
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