Flexible hoses are widely used in the kitchen sink taps as they can tolerate high pressure easily and are extremely flexible to operate.
As these hoses can tolerate high pressure of water, they are not to prone to any bend or damage and are long-lasting.
Apart from that, flexible hoses are resistant to corrosion and high temperatures as well. Keep reading to understand the process to fit kitchen taps with flexible hoses.
How to fit kitchen taps with flexible hoses?
The flexible hose can be used in many ways. In kitchen sink taps, it is used between water lines, below the base of the faucet and directly at the mouth of a faucet.
If you have just installed the sink, you can directly adjust the hoses to the kitchen valve.
But in case you need to fit a flexible hose into an existing tap, the steps to remove the tap are given further.
Step 1: Turn Off the Water Supply from Valve
In case you hook up a hose to a working faucet first disconnect the water supply.
In the lower part of the valve with all components installed, locate the valve cap and turn it off by turning it counter-clockwise.
Take the remaining water out of the water lines.
Step 2: Remove the Existing Tap
You can separate the existing kitchen tap from the sink by opening the screws present at the base. The screws supported the rubber washer and a plate.
Remove the plate and the washer and separate the water pipes from the tap.
Take out the existing tap.
Step 3: Clean the Tap
This is the perfect time to clean up any rust, dust or dirt collected under the faucet.
Spray a good cleaner and wipe the area clean.
Step 4: Fit the Flexible Hoses
Now, take hoses of the required size and screw them under the base of a tap.
Fit kitchen taps with flexible hoses by tightening them using your fingers.
Be sure to take care of the warm and cold-water inlets when installing the pipes.
Many layers of external protection are provided to the hoses to prevent them from being damaged from the outside and getting stuck.
A heat-resistant material is attached to the hot water pipe of a kitchen sink. It prevents the hose from heat and moisture.
Bottom Line:
Wasn’t that super easy? By following these steps you can easily fit your homebase kitchen taps with flexible hoses without any hassle.
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