Replacing hoses under sink and installing shut-off valve
Hello,
I'm getting ready to "cut" the rubber hose under the bath room sink to install shut-off valves. Here's a little history for you... I replaced the old facet about a month ago and had no leaks... well, guess what it's been leaking and wife's not happy.
I'm really worried about cutting the hose. I bought a Shut-Off valve, which has a 5/8" inlet and a 3/8" outlet. Here's where I'm nervous... I'm going to cut the rubber hose coming up through the floor and attach this shut-off valve to it.
Here are the “steps” that I’m going to attempt…First, take the silver collar/nut off the 5/8" end...slide this down over the rubber hose from the floor...insert this little brass ring into the cut end of the hose...align the shut-off valve over the brass ring and slide the silver collar/nut up and tighten.
***Does this sound right and will it work on a "rubber hose"... or does this only work on copper pipes. I don't want this to leak... wife loves to give me TOO much grief when I do something wrong. Please help…and thanks for your time!
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