Does it really cost half a grand to change a kitchen faucet? [Update - did it today!]

[nakedfrog]

That's a manlet problem.

I'm over 6' and it's still more convenient to just put a magnetic head up than to slide one into a bracket. Everyone knows this.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

I prefer the magnetic style shower heads versus the slot style ones. Makes it easy to place the head back up.

Moen® Magnetix™ Engage 6-Spray Setting Brushed Nickel Handheld Showerhead

Inspired by patterns found in nature it offers a distinctive design which is at home in any transitional décor. Gracious and uncomplicated style features give the Engage collection an ageless yet fashion-forward presence. Tailored yet relaxed, the Engage collection is an exercise in design...

www.menards.com

I was thinking of this one however I believe the majority of the parts and housing are plastic.

 

[thestrangebrew1]

Depending on what you have in place, you may just need to replace the visible hardware.

I currently have this type on the left and want to change it to the lever style on the right in the middle. I like the idea of the magnet though. The reason I want to change the head is because when the head rests on the slot, it points to the right and just sprays my shower curtain. I have to hold it and point it straight when I'm in the shower. I'm sure I could prop it somehow but it'd look tacky.

 

[sdifox]

Yeah no you need to replace the rough in as well. Much bigger job

 

[Fanatical Meat]

I prefer the magnetic style shower heads versus the slot style ones. Makes it easy to place the head back up.

Moen® Magnetix™ Engage 6-Spray Setting Brushed Nickel Handheld Showerhead

Inspired by patterns found in nature it offers a distinctive design which is at home in any transitional décor. Gracious and uncomplicated style features give the Engage collection an ageless yet fashion-forward presence. Tailored yet relaxed, the Engage collection is an exercise in design...

www.menards.com

Darn it I can’t get this in MA

 

[Fanatical Meat]

I currently have this type on the left and want to change it to the lever style on the right in the middle. I like the idea of the magnet though. The reason I want to change the head is because when the head rests on the slot, it points to the right and just sprays my shower curtain. I have to hold it and point it straight when I'm in the shower. I'm sure I could prop it somehow but it'd look tacky.
View attachment 109282View attachment 109283

We had to do this in our house to replace a leaky valve that could not be purchased in the same 1960 length.
What you want to do is not in a normal persons skill set. Call a plumber.

 

[sdifox]

I'm over 6' and it's still more convenient to just put a magnetic head up than to slide one into a bracket. Everyone knows this.

Nothing worse than a man having manlet problems

 

[nakedfrog]

Nothing worse than a man having manlet problems

Joke's on you, I'm not a man!

 

[sdifox]

Darn it I can’t get this in MA

Amazon.com

 

[sdifox]

Joke's on you, I'm not a man!

Fine replace with suitable pronouns.

 

[nakedfrog]

Fine replace with suitable pronouns.

I believe manlet-adjacent insults basically only work on men though.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Amazon.com

oh it has a massage setting.

 

[sdifox]

oh it has a massage setting.

That is just pulsing water. Nothing special.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

That is just pulsing water. Nothing special.

Could be for her reasons

 

[sdifox]

Could be for her reasons

You fail at pleasing her!

 

[Fanatical Meat]

You fail at pleasing her!

Nah we are just really honest with each other.
I’ll watch and it should be fun.

 

[thestrangebrew1]

We had to do this in our house to replace a leaky valve that could not be purchased in the same 1960 length.
What you want to do is not in a normal persons skill set. Call a plumber.

Damnit! I wasn't able to mess with it this weekend, but glad I didn't start ripping it apart. I probably would've broke something trying to get the parts off.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Could be for her reasons

You’re really not supposed to do that apparently it causes dry skin in regions that should have that.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

You’re really not supposed to do that apparently it causes dry skin in regions that should have that.

I’ll let you know

 

[IronWing]

Washer on the flush valve fell apart. I hate plumbing. At least this model is still made.

 

[waffleironhead]

I currently have this type on the left and want to change it to the lever style on the right in the middle. I like the idea of the magnet though. The reason I want to change the head is because when the head rests on the slot, it points to the right and just sprays my shower curtain. I have to hold it and point it straight when I'm in the shower. I'm sure I could prop it somehow but it'd look tacky.
View attachment 109282View attachment 109283

Oof. You might get lucky and be able to do a direct switch out keeping the same brand. DELTA used to advertise their ability to change finishes as your tastes changes as mostly had the same underlying valves.
Good luck either way.

 

[thestrangebrew1]

Oof. You might get lucky and be able to do a direct switch out keeping the same brand. DELTA used to advertise their ability to change finishes as your tastes changes as mostly had the same underlying valves.
Good luck either way.

Yea, no. I'm not touching this thing. I *may* change just the shower head but so far I've just been dealing with it.

 

[dank69]

I'm pleased to announce that I have successfully installed the faucet. The unit was $180~ and that's it. Saved about $300-400 I bet.

The steps weren't complex but very annoying. The most of the gripe came from removing the calcified & rusted nut to get rid of the existing faucet in the cramped space. I definitely swore a lot though.

All in all, learned a lot. Those valve shut offs make me so damn nervous. Why are they all so flimsy across different homes? Water coming out of the screw and all. It's good now though.

Congrats, now you know why every cartoon plumber ever has been drawn under a sink with mostly symbols in their dialog balloon!