The faucet is one of the essential equipment in our daily life, but in the installation process, if you do not pay attention to some details, it is easy to lead to the problem of faucet leakage. In order to avoid this situation, the following details the need to pay attention to the installation of the faucet.
First, the preparatory work before the faucet installation
Determine the installation location, before installing the faucet, first determine the appropriate installation location. According to the actual needs, choose the wash basin or kitchen countertop and other locations for installation. Ensure that the selected location is convenient to use and does not interfere with the normal use of other facilities. Prepare tools. Before installing a faucet, prepare necessary tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and tape.
These tools will play an important role in the installation process to ensure that the installation goes smoothly. Turn off the water source, be sure to turn off the water source before you start installing the faucet. This can avoid unnecessary trouble caused by water flow, and also ensure safety. The method of closing the water source can be selected according to the specific situation, generally by closing the valve or closing the main gate to achieve.
Second, faucet installation steps
Remove the old faucet, if you need to replace the old faucet, first remove the old faucet. Using a tool such as a wrench, turn the nut counterclockwise to remove the faucet from the water pipe. In the disassembly process, attention should be paid to the mastery of strength to avoid unnecessary damage. Clean the installation location. After removing the old faucet, clean the installation location.
Ensure that the installation location is free of debris and dirt so that the new faucet can be better installed. Install the faucet, insert the new faucet into the installation position, and ensure that it is aligned with the water pipe connection. Use a wrench to turn the nut counterclockwise to secure the faucet to the water pipe. In the fixing process, attention should be paid to the mastery of power, both to ensure that the fixed firmly, but also to avoid excessive force resulting in damage.
Connect the water pipe, connect the water pipe to the faucet, and ensure that the connection is tight without leakage. Use a wrench to turn the nut counterclockwise to secure the water pipe to the faucet connector. In the connection process, pay attention to the mastery of power to ensure that the connection is firm and reliable. Test for water leakage. After installation, turn on the water source and test the faucet for water leakage. If you find water leakage, you need to re-check whether the connection is tight. If no water leakage occurs, the installation is successful.
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