- 1). Measure the distance from the center of the two holes to the right and the left of the center hole using a tape measure. Record the measurement with pencil and paper. Have this information with you when purchasing the new mixer tap.
- 2). Roll a thin bead of plumber's putty in your hand and place it around the perimeter of the mixer tap gasket where the tap and the gasket will meet. The new gasket is included with the tap along with other essential hardware.
- 3). Place the gasket onto the surface of the sink aligning the gasket holes with the sink holes.
- 4). Insert the mixer tap through the holes of the gasket and press it firmly in place on top of the gasket. Ensure the tap is aligned with the gasket and seals well with the bead of plumber's putty.
- 5). Install the mixer tap retaining nuts on each of the tap inlet pipes from beneath the sink. Tighten the nuts clockwise by hand until snug.
- 6). Check the positioning of the mixer tap for symmetry and ensure a proper fit exists between the tap and the gasket. Once the check is complete to satisfaction, tighten the retaining nuts using a basin wrench.
- 7). Wrap a layer of pipe sealing tape clockwise around each of the two water inlet pipes of the mixer tap.
- 8). Connect the hot and cold water supply pipe lines to their respective inlet pipes on the mixer tap. Tighten the pipe fittings clockwise using an adjustable wrench.
- 9). Raise the handle of the new kitchen mixer tap to the fully open position and center the handle to allow an equal flow of hot and cold water when pressure is restored.
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Remove the aerator from the tap spout by turning it counterclockwise by hand. - 11
Restore water pressure to the kitchen sink and allow it to flow freely to purge air and any sediment from the supply lines. Run the water for approximately 15 seconds. - 12
Turn the mixer tap off and replace the aerator.
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