The air gap faucet itself requires, therefore, three tubes rather than one — one is for the upward drain water, one is for the downward drain water, and a third is for the units product water, which you drink. This means that it must have a wider base and will require a larger hole in the sink for installation.

Do most faucets come with supply lines?

Many new faucets include supply lines, but they may not be long enough, or they may not have the right threads to connect to your shutoff valves. Most faucets will have hot and cold water supply lines attached, so you just need to connect them to the appropriate water supply line.

How many holes should a sink have?

Kitchen Sink Mounting Holes 4-hole sinks allow for a two-handle faucet and a sprayer or soap dispenser. 3-hole sinks allow for two-handle faucets only without accessories. 2-hole sinks allow for a single-hole faucet, and an accessory, like a sprayer.

How can you tell how many holes a faucet has?

If the sink is attached to the bottom of the counter, you have an under mount. In many cases you can simply examine your faucet and count the holes. If you have separate handles for hot and cold, you have three holes in the sink. Measure the distance between the handles.

What is the end of a faucet called?

faucet aerator A faucet aerator (or tap aerator) is often found at the tip of modern indoor water faucets.

What parts come with a faucet?

Faucet: The faucet is the part of a sink where the water pours out. Parts of a sink faucet include a water spout, controls, gaskets, flanges, aerators, washers and an assortment of screws, depending on the kitchen or bathroom sink faucet you have in your home.

Do you need to shut off water to change faucet?

Always shut off the water before replacing a kitchen faucet. Most of the time this is a cinch, accomplished by simply twisting On/Off valves located on the hot and cold water supply lines (connected to the underside of the faucet) to “OFF,” using just your fingers.

How do I know if my sink faucet will fit?

Make sure to measure your faucet centers. This refers to the distance, in inches, between the pre-drilled faucet holes in the sink or vanity, from the very center of the left hole to the very center of the right hole. These center points should correspond to the center connections of the faucets to be installed there.