Step 5: Install the filter faucet

install filter faucet
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After drilling the faucet hole, use a wet/dry vacuum to collect the metal chips from the sink top and from inside the cabinet.

Now place the washer, aluminum base (escutcheon), and rubber gasket onto the threaded stem of the filter faucet.

Slip the faucet into the hole and make sure it sits flat on top of the sink deck.

From inside the cabinet, reach up and place the mounting bracket, lock washer, and hex nut on the faucet's stem.

Tighten the hex nut carefully with a basin wrench to secure the faucet.
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    • drill
      Drill/driver with step-drill bit,
      to drill hole in sink top
    • propane torch
      Propane torch
    • emery cloth
      Emery cloth,
      for cleaning pipe prior to soldering
    • adjustable wrench
      Adjustable wrench
    • tongue-and-groove pliers
      Tongue-and-groove pliers
    • tubing cutter
      Close-quarters tubing cutter
    • basin wrench
      Basin wrench,
      to tighten hex nut that holds filter faucet to sink top
    • copper fitting brush
      Copper fitting brush (for cleaning copper tubing and fittings
    • 16-foot tape measure
      Tape measure
    • eye goggles
      Eye goggles
    • centering punch
      Center punch,
      to strike a starting point on stainless steel sink deck prior to drilling

    Shopping List

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    1. WATER FILTER KIT

    2. LEAD-FREE SOLDER AND PIPE FLUX

    3. 1/2-INCH COPPER TEE

    4. SEVERAL FEET OF 1/2-INCH COPPER TUBING

    5. 1/2-INCH FEMALE ADAPTER

    6. 1/2-INCH TO 1/4-INCH REDUCER

    7. 1/2-INCH BALL VALVE

    8. TEFLON TAPE

    applied to reducer before threading onto female adapter



    9. TARP OR BLANKET

    to protect kitchen floor



    10. FIRE-RESISTANT CLOTH AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER