Adding Shut Off Valves To Bathroom Sink

A straight forward procedure for any homeowner.

Adding shut off valves to bathroom sink.

The new valve will connect right onto the existing nut and ferrule. Let the water flow through the faucet to clear air in the lines and check for leaks by feeling the fittings and. Push the new shut off valve onto the pipe stub jutting out from the. First brush pipe joint compound onto the valve threads and then press the valve onto the pipe stub coming through the floor of the sink cabinet step 2.

Fit a compression ring around the end of the pipe then screw the nut to the compression valve and. Tighten as necessary until the joints are sealed. Next pull up on the compression nut and thread it onto the valve. Then cut copper pipe with an autocut tool.

This is a video showing how to install a compression valve shut off under a kitchen sink. First step turn off the water to your house. Although pex tools are required for installation as opposed to push fit valves these are often the easiest and cheapest way to go especially if you are already using pex clamps or pinch rings. Usually the water main will be in a basement or garage.

Hi i have a very small bathroom that i am renovating so i bought this wall mounted floating sink from porcelonosa. Connect a compression valve by sliding an escutcheon onto the pipe followed by a compression nut. With a few household tool. Does anybody know how i can either hide or buy small shut off valves so that are very visible under the sink.

Apply pipe joint compound onto the threads of the new valve. Loosen the compression nut with the wrench. Remove the old adapter. The shutoff valves used for pex tubing have a ribbed inlet port for inserting into the tubing.

Then drain your home at the lowest point. Turn on the main water supply and open the supply valves. Plan where you ll place the shut off valve. Usually this is a laundry tub outdoor spigot or kitchen faucet.