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    BrandieMills Posts: 19, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 15, 2012, 10:20 AM
    Changing a kitchen faucet
    I noticed that the water supply lines are actually made of copper. Is there anything differently I need to do? Or does everything stay same as far as installation?
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    Jul 15, 2012, 12:37 PM
    Hi Brandie

    I'd lose the old, copper connectors and install new braided SS hoses to connect the new faucet to the old copper pipes.

    Most places use 1/2" female x 3/8" compression x 12" long hoses... see image.

    Mark
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    Jul 16, 2012, 11:24 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by massplumber2008 View Post
    Hi Brandie

    I'd lose the old, copper connectors and install new braided SS hoses to connect the new faucet to the old copper pipes.

    Most places use 1/2" female x 3/8" compression x 12" long hoses...see image. thank u Soooo much

    Mark
    okay.. ill do that then.. Thank you very much.
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