Show me your faucet

[Chris Jones]

If you would please could you post a pic of your faucet. I have a 1gpm pump to install in my U Haul CT and I'm looking for a better faucet than the original pump unit. A bathroom fixture will not reach because I want to mount it into one of the original holes. It does not need to have the pump or a switch in it.

[deryk]

Mine is on the list for replacement... Want something with a little more style!


deryk

[Frederick L. Simson]

Mine is new, similar to Deryk's, but with a higher spout.

[deryk]

I figure its a cheap model... want something a little nicer... but its an eventual project lol... not a do now kind lol


deryk

[Donna D.]

All stainless, hi-rise spout (for my coffee cup!) on four-inch centers. Love the paddle handles!

[Kevin K]

$31.90 shipped
CMS Polished Chrome Island Faucet 4" Center 4001 PC | eBay

[Thomas G.]

Ikea has some nice ones that are reasonably priced. Also look on eBay if you find one you like, but find it too expensive. I've gotten great deals there on brand name faucets in the past.

[Chris Jones]

I like the Lab faucets for only cold because I can bring them in the original hole and they have the paddle handles off the side of the goose neck. But ey are more expensive than the original ones.

[Thomas G.]

Originally Posted by Chris Jones

..But they are more expensive than the original ones.

Check eBay. There is a huge mark up on faucets.

[Dennis Clinton]

I'm going to replace mine with a high neck single handle tap faucet-the kind they sell with reverse-osmosis filters in the big box stores. It's only a 1/4" faucet(for filling cups), but that's enough for me in the trailer.

[Mouse]

This is from Ikea.



It uses the original faucet hole. I raised it a little to make a little more space and to fit the opening. It swivels easily to move it into and out of the sink.

[Mike Magee]

How dare you ask to see my faucet? Next you'll be wanting to touch my faucet!!

[Chris Jones]

Originally Posted by Mouse

This is from Ikea.

It uses the original faucet hole. I raised it a little to make a little more space and to fit the opening. It swivels easily to move it into and out of the sink.

So is this a hot and cold with both sides plumbed together? That's what I had in mind for mine with the plate to block off the other two holes from the original and give a little extra height to it.

[Mouse]

I connected both the hot and cold sides to the incoming water. That way water flows equally as I move the handle.

[Chris Jones]

Here is what I wound up with. Thanks for all the ideas.

[D Davis]

Nice job Chris! Ha looks like you have the same chip on your back counter wall as I have on my CT What's up with that? But enjoy your new pumped water. Where did you install the pump, just curious....

[Chris Jones]

The cat said this is where the tank will be and the pump will be mounted just in front of the tank. 6 inches of hose from the tank to the pump. I will post a pic when I get it in there.

[Frederick L. Simson]

Originally Posted by Chris Jones

6 inches of hose from the tank to the pump.

I think that may make it noisy. My old pump sounded like a Semi's Jake Brake until I reconfigured the install when I replaced it.

Originally Posted by Shurflo installation guide

SHURflo recommends at least 1ft. of ½" I.D. flexible high-pressure tubing to both ports. The pump's ports/strainer should not be connected to plastic or rigid pipe. The pump's normal vibration may transmit through rigid plumbing causing noise, and possibly loosen or crack components.

Installation of a 50-mesh strainer (SHURflo P/N 255) is required to prevent debris from entering the pump.

[Thomas G.]

Originally Posted by Frederick L. Simson

I think that may make it noisy. My old pump sounded like a Semi's Jake Brake until I reconfigured the install when I replaced it.

Good point. If you need to mount it just 6" away, use an extra long piece of tubing and coil it. This isolates the pump vibration.

[Chris Jones]

It's only a 1 gpm pump and the guy that sold it to me said it was very quiet. Plan on a little extra hose on both sides so it can be lifted above the water level for repairs or tank removal if need be. But that's a good point on the vibration in the lines. I hadn't thought of that.