16TBS sink upgrade

[surfsup1955]

Done!

We decided on the single hole version. Tightening the under counter clips were by far the worst part of the install. Had to run to Lowe's to get longer clip screws ($5) and a rubber boot ($5) to extend the drain pipe a few inches.

Thanks again TT!


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[GrampaKilt]

Very neat install and faucet surfsup1955! I find the flexible boot very handy for working in tight spaces, well worth the price. For those who want to gain just a bit more space under the sink, one can remove the traditional P-trap and replace it with a waterless trap made by https://hepvo.com/. This same trap is (was?) used under CL showers. GK

[surfsup1955]

Very neat install and faucet surfsup1955! I find the flexible boot very handy for working in tight spaces, well worth the price. For those who want to gain just a bit more space under the sink, one can remove the traditional P-trap and replace it with a waterless trap made by https://hepvo.com/. This same trap is (was?) used under CL showers. GK

Thanks, and thanks for the tip GK, I'll look into that. 

I also intend to shorten the two Pex lines and install cut off valves when I have access to some Pex crimping gear. That way if we ever have any faucet issues I can repair or replace things a bit easier. In fact I might do that for the toilet and the bathroom sink as well?




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[GrampaKilt]

Surfsup 1955, I, also, need to shorten my water lines. Although, I have a pex crimper, I mostly use a product called 'Shark Bite' or its knock-offs to make the connection especially in the ubiquitous 'tight' spaces or if only needing to do a couple of lines. GK

[surfsup1955]

Surfsup 1955, I, also, need to shorten my water lines. Although, I have a pex crimper, I mostly use a product called 'Shark Bite' or its knock-offs to make the connection especially in the ubiquitous 'tight' spaces or if only needing to do a couple of lines. GK

I'll price them next time I'm in Lowe's. Looked at a few videos and they seem to work well and easy enough to plug in.

I need 1/2" Pex x 3/8" compression fittings for my purposes. 


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[GrampaKilt]

For renos etc. these Shark Bite shut-offs save time and are leak proof! GK

[surfsup1955]

For renos etc. these Shark Bite shut-offs save time and are leak proof! GK

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[dlb53151]

Just completed the renovation.  Full disclosure- hired it out - not handy or patient enough to do it myself.

Before:


After:


Total cost:  Counter materials + labor remove old + install = $400

Elkay SS Sink (D11516 model# - new - Build.com):  $68

Elkay Drain (new - Build.com): $12

Moen Chrome Chateau Faucet (new open box special - Amazon) $43

Plumbing to install sink and faucet: $60

Total Cost ~ $600

Happy wife ~ PRICELESS


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[dlb53151]

Part 2:

OEM counter - styrofoam core

[dlb53151]

Part 3:  New Sink



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[Merlin]

Super nice! What's the new counter top made out of? I really need to do the sink upgrade. That sink has been on my Amazon wish list for a couple years 

[surfsup1955]

Looks good DLB!


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[dlb53151]

Merlin - that is a Formica countertop, believe it or not.  Would have loved to go with Corian or similar but too heavy.


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[dlb53151]

Here is a close-up of the old countertop.  Shows how obsessed the engineers were about minimizing weight without sacrificing quality.... You won't see Thor doing this.





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