In the process of installing all the plumbing fixtures in a remodeled bathroom. The supply lines on the faucet for the pedestal sink is looming. They are rigid, chrome plated. I figured that I would lower the faucet valves down onto the top of the supply lines, like I did with the claw foot tub.
This does not seem to be much of an option because there is very little room to access the underside of faucets once the sink is on the wall. I am thinking that this will be my only option. What increases the level of difficulty are the 2 bolts sticking out of the wall. Anyone done this before? Would love to hear your experience on this.
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Pedestal sinks are a spherical PITA, but you can make your life easier by cutting the rigid lines short, installing straight-thru cutoff valves, and running Speedway from the valve up to the faucet. That way you can install the faucets into the sink and put on the Speedway hoses and snug 'em down all before the sink is installed. You then hook them up to the cutoff valves and turn on the water. Done.
OTOH--If you just gotta use the existing hardware as is, you have to install the sink first, then install everything else once it's in place. Make an appointment with yer chiro now, in advance, 'cause by the time you get thru you're gonna need it....
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The client off course got chrome plated angle stops so I cannot get straight-thru angle stops. However your info gave me a possible idea:Shut off the water at the mainUnscrew the angle stops from the wallInstall the sink with the faucet and supply lines installedAttach the sink to the wall using the nutsMeasure and cut the supply linesAttach the angle stops to the supply linesScrew the angle stops back into the wall.See, that is why this site is so great-free exchange of ideas and information. Thank you , thank you, thank you for your informed response.
Doesn't really matter if the cut-off valves are angled or straight; if they're compression-fitted or threaded onto the supply pipes in the wall your plan will work fine. I assume from what you wrote that the supply lines are ¨ü" flexible chromed copper tubing with an integral compression ball on one end. If you have to sweat the other end into the angle stops, sand off a half-inch of the chrome plating before you flux; you'll get a better joint.
Dinosaur
How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not broughtlow by this? For thine evil pales before that whichfoolish men call Justice....