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Old 06-02-2015, 06:43 PM   #1
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Thumbs up Installing a Kitchen Faucet - 27 FB International

Did not like the factory Moen faucet that came with our Airstream. Wife wanted something with a little more height that still matched has that "Airstream feel".

Purchased from Overstock a VIGO Stainless Steel pull down kitchen faucet. Height is 17 inches, over 30 inches of retractable cord. Weighs surprisingly less than the original Moen unit.



Installation was a breeze, but I was surprised how the Moen was hooked up.



With 1/2 threads. So I used BrassCraft #73 1/2 push connect to 3/8 outlet.



Just cut off my old connectors and put on the new ones, which also have shut off valves.



Installed the new faucet, tightened up the nut, and then installed my hoses. I like to use a little thread tape. Afterwards, cut the water back on and checked for leaks.



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Old 06-02-2015, 08:54 PM   #2
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Old 07-11-2015, 01:38 PM   #3
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If I can't get my old Moen M7500 repaired on my '78 Sovereign 31', I stealing your idea! Hope you don't mind and thanks for posting!
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Old 10-28-2015, 04:49 PM   #4
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PS: For future reference to anyone, that faucet from Overstock was garbage. You get what you pay for, lesson learned.

I purchased a new one from Home Depot about a month and half later. We've had no issues since.

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replacement kitchen faucet

boldadventure - the new faucet looks real nice!

we also changed our faucet from the 'shortie' one supplied by the factory.
it has made a huge difference.

for those of you thinking about it - it was a relatively easy DIY project. there might be a few new adapter / connector bits needed - but nothing that cannot be gotten at your local ACE Hardware.

a few recommentdations:

make sure the new faucet has a base plate large enough to cover whatever holes are revealed when the old faucet is removed

a pull down head is a big help

make sure the new faucet swivels out of the way when necessary

turn on water to test for leaks under pressure. leave on overnight with some sort of catch container under it - just in case it does leak.

check every so often after travel since fittings can bounce loose.

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PS: For future reference to anyone, that faucet from Overstock was garbage. You get what you pay for, lesson learned.

I purchased a new one from Home Depot about a month and half later. We've had no issues since.

What issues did you have that caused you to replace the Vigo? What did you replace it with? Price difference? Easy install?
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