Update: Delta Faucet now makes toilets! More information on this to come soon.
As you know I took a trip to Delta Faucet a few weeks back. During the trip they gave us some parting gifts for taking the time to go out and learn about them. One of these items was a Delta 592T-SS-DST Addison Single Handle Lavatory Faucet with Touch2O.xt Technology! Needless to say after using and learning about these technologies for a few days I had my eyes on them 
As I have two bathrooms in the house (both needed new faucet upgrades from the contractor install 10 years ago) I opted to purchase a second one so they both matched, and so I didn’t get confused while washing my hands in the middle of the night.
Now, let the adventure begin!
Project Stats: Installing bathroom faucet
Time: 45 minutes (to install the faucet)
Cost: High
Difficulty: Medium
Value for cost: Medium
Tools Needed: Pipe Wrench, Pliers, screwdriver (flat head), Teflon Tape, Plumbers Putty, hammer (just in case
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- Here is what I started with, a basic faucet
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- Here is what it ended up looking like
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- It looks daunting, but it is all very simple. Supply and drain lines.
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- Make sure to move EVERYTHING out of the way so you have room
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- Make sure you turn off the water supply, just a few turns to the right.
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- Start by disconnecting the supply lines. Be careful not to put too much pressure on the pipes!
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- You have to change the drain with the Touch Faucets for it to work.
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- The old faucet is out! Time to put the new one in :)
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- I love opening up new things!
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- This is the brains of the operation. Yes it does come with water in the bag (no charge)
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- All of the parts laid out to make sure everything was there
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- It is important that you know this cap comes off. It helps control everything!
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- Remember where this gets plugged, it is hard to see in a cabinet
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- Making sure everything lines up properly
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- Another picture of how everything fits
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- Everything slides down one hole, the metal base is called an Escutcheon
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- Very important to have the metal side down and the insulated side up! This grounds the unit to itself.
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- A nifty install tool that holds the nut and runs up the bolt, no fumbling with a wrench!
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- A view from below, it looks daunting, but is really easy. Just follow the directions
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- Hook up the controller and install the clip.
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- Hook up the other end of the controller. I also made sure to connect the ground and second nut to the faucet bolt.
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- Re stricter valves that go onto the water supply. Make sure to put these on!
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- Make sure the inserts go on the right side.
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- Connect the PEX connectors to the supply lines (left is hot, right is cold)
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- In case you were wondering this does not plug in, just batteries. You will NOT get shocked!
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- Install the drain and seal the pipes with plumbers putty and Teflon tape
I will have to stop here with the photos for the drain install. This is for two reasons. First is taking pictures of the drain install is redundant as it is REALLY easy. Second, I did not want to touch my nice camera after touching drains. Remember the drain carried everything that goes down the sink. Make sure to wash your hands often, and wear gloves!
The reason this faucet needs the drain replaced (most do not) is due to the fact that for this to operate it needs to operate on a separate ground. If you used a metal drain, it would sporadically go off and on as it would get currents and think someone wanted it on.
Steps to installing a new drain:
- Take out the old drain (this sounds easier than it really is!)
- Disconnect the elbow and clean it out (this will save you time later)
- Take the drain top(pictured above) run a thick bead of silicone or plumbers putty and place in the top of the sink.
- Take the bottom of the drain and match it to the top. Keep this part still, as you will need it in the right spot for the drain plug to work.
- Rotate the top cap until it is snug, plenty of plumbers putty should come out.
- Connect the elbow to the sink and to the main drain line.
- Use teflon tape on threaded connections
- Install the drain plug to the back of the sink drain and test for smooth operation
This is a BIG improvement over the last one!
Easy operation, you do not even have to touch it!
The install for me went quickly and easily. It was harder to take the old faucet out, due to brittle plastic clips and rigid piping. Putting in the new faucet was straightforward. Delta includes two sets of instructions. One visual and one technical. Combined they covered anything you would want to know.
Using the faucet is easy, and company has been very impressed so far.
I did have some leaks with my pipes after the install. This was from my drainage pipes (not faucet related and I had to reconnect them several times before I got a good seal. A great tip is to take a dry paper towel lay it over a bowl and see if anything leaks. Prompt this with several scenarios (Run water for a minute, fill the basin and drain. Use stopper. Run slow water) this will save you from an unexpected flood in the future!
I’ll post videos soon of how it works.
I want one! Nice job!
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