Plumbing project

Knight

Knight

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Fun project of installing a cold water filter for the refrigerator ice maker under the kitchen sink.
1st step. Remove the drain plumbing.
2nd. step. Mount filter on plywood.
3rd. step screw in water line copper adaptor fittings.
4th. step mount that to the wall.
5th.step. Screw the new water supply lines into the filter housing.
All good so far.
Naturally the cold water shut off valve started leaking. Back to Lowes to get a vew valve.

Remove & replace that leaking valve. Really a bitch to do with only one useable hand. But with a little ingenuity got that done. With valve in shut off position tested it for leaks. YAY no leaks. Shut it off & connected the water lines. YAY no leaks.

Sounds pretty easy until working under the sink thru the cabinet door laying on a padded mat is the only way to do that. But thankfully I'm still able to do that kind of project.
 

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It's not easy but it probably saved you a lot. I paid a plumber almost $600 a couple of weeks ago to take care of 2 leaks, replace a faucet and replace the flush assembly in 2 toilets. He was recommended but I won't be asking him back at that price.

My husband used to do all those things too. Nothing like having or being your own handyman.
 
Knight said:
Fun project of installing a cold water filter for the refrigerator ice maker under the kitchen sink.
1st step. Remove the drain plumbing.
2nd. step. Mount filter on plywood.
3rd. step screw in water line copper adaptor fittings.
4th. step mount that to the wall.
5th.step. Screw the new water supply lines into the filter housing.
All good so far.
Naturally the cold water shut off valve started leaking. Back to Lowes to get a vew valve.

Remove & replace that leaking valve. Really a bitch to do with only one useable hand. But with a little ingenuity got that done. With valve in shut off position tested it for leaks. YAY no leaks. Shut it off & connected the water lines. YAY no leaks.

Sounds pretty easy until working under the sink thru the cabinet door laying on a padded mat is the only way to do that. But thankfully I'm still able to do that kind of project.
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I am impressed! I find that working under the kitchen sink is tough because of the very limited space and everything that is already jammed in there: water and electrical connections to the dishwasher, the garbage disposal, the drainage setup, and the very tight uncomfortable squeeze. The last time I worked down there, my pup decided that I need her help and with both hands tangled up trying to manipulate tools, I was at the complete mercy of all the face licking she decided that I needed.

I absolutely cannot image taking on a task like this with only one useable hand. My hat is off to you.
 

Pecos said:
I am impressed! I find that working under the kitchen sink is tough because of the very limited space and everything that is already jammed in there: water and electrical connections to the dishwasher, the garbage disposal, the drainage setup, and the very tight uncomfortable squeeze. The last time I worked down there, my pup decided that I need her help and with both hands tangled up trying to manipulate tools, I was at the complete mercy of all the face licking she decided that I needed.

I absolutely cannot image taking on a task like this with only one useable hand. My hat is off to you.
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Thanks! At 82 & still flexible enough to work as you describe I feel exceptionally lucky. My wife kept wanting to know when I would finish. She didn't understand the complexity of what I was doing. I would much rather a pup be licking my face than to have to stop to explain why it was taking time to do what I was doing.
 
Knight said:
Thanks! At 82 & still flexible enough to work as you describe I feel exceptionally lucky. My wife kept wanting to know when I would finish. She didn't understand the complexity of what I was doing. I would much rather a pup be licking my face than to have to stop to explain why it was taking time to do what I was doing.
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LOL,
There is that old saying that "nothing is impossible or difficult to the person who isn't doing it."
I need to add that we men are just as guilty of this as the ladies.

At 82, you are very flexible to be able to maneuver around like that. I am 80 and it is very difficult for me.
 
I have no luck with plumbing! Even drains I put in leak and I always put a big towel underneath for the first few months until things seal themselves up. My son-in-law suggested I try to install my own gas furnace 🤯 - well I am here now so that means I hired someone to do this!
 
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