How do you extend a water line?

Shut off the water and drain the line. For each supply remove the cap from the nipple and slide on a flange to cover the hole at the wall. Wrap the nipple threads with pipe-thread tape and install a tee. Wrap Teflon tape around the threads of two short nipples and screw them into the tee fitting.

How do I extend my faucet flex supply lines?

The fitting HJ mentioned is just a chunk of brass with a male 3/8″ fitting at each end. Click to expand… BrassCraft B1-12KCF has a 3/8 thread at one end and a 3/8 compression nut in the other. It is 12″ long And NOT very easy to find, in most cases.

What to do if your faucet lines are too short?

Some designs may have separate valves for the hot and cold water. Turn all the water off to the sink so you don’t end up spraying yourself in the face or creating a huge mess. Use the compression couplings to attach your new supply lines to the existing plumbing, and to attach the other end of your new water supply lines to the faucet’s plumbing.

What’s the correct way to run a faucet?

the correct way is to buy 2 couplings and 2″ of pipe and extend the pipe. You can purchase a faucet supply extension. It will have 3/8″, male threads on one end, the same as the stop valve, (which will connect to the factory hose) and 3/8″ (female threads) on the other, to connect to the stop valve.

What kind of plumbing lines do you need for a bathroom sink?

. EZ-Fluid Plumbing 12″ x 3/8″ Male Compression To 3/8-Inch Female Comp. Stainless Steel Braided Faucet Connector Line Extension, Faucet Extension Supply Hose Connector Lines, Fits Delta Faucet (1-Pack) . . . .

What happens when you extend an outdoor faucet?

Extending an outdoor faucet gives a home-improvement enthusiast an opportunity to apply basic plumbing skills. Turn off the water supply valve to the house. Open the faucet and allow the water in the line to drain out.