Installing (Battling) a Dumb Amazon Faucet

Hey Gang! Today we take a deep dive and install a popular faucet you can order through the world's biggest online retail store. Sometimes, the products you order don't always have the consumer in mind! This guy here for example is going to take a few extra trips to the store to get it installed properly, and without proper instructions, this could go from a simple "I got this" to an all day affair for the DIYer. We hope this video helps a few people out there struggling with their faucet installation and shines some much needed light on hooking up these things up. Thanks for watching and we'll see ya in the next one!

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[theabhominal]

love that you left the mess up in.. best way to teach is to show mistakes being made.

[jorymills]

I love how you guys leave in your mistakes and show how to correct them. This is the best way to show others what not to do because we can actually see how it went wrong. Newer subscriber but I'm already hooked!

[htownblue]

Nothing was a “standard” install on this project. Thanks for showing people that adapting as needed isn’t too difficult as long as you go step by step and change as needed. You mention a few minor but important details which is so fantastic for those just learning…..The high loop for the dishwasher is critical to allow dishwasher drain pump function.

[nroman]

Two advantages to the spring clamps: 1) They offer even pressure around the entire tube. The ones you used can cause the rubber boot to stretch and pinch to one side causing a leak. 2) The maintain consistent pressure despite thermal expansion and contraction. Not a factor in a dishwasher drain hose but in some other applications thermal expansion can cause the other clamps to cut thru the boot over time.

[richg]

We donn nee no manufacturer's recommended clamp...let's use the manufacturer's recommended clamp. LOL! Great authenticity on real-world miscues. Keep up the great work!

[DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

+1 for leaving the mistakes in. It makes you guys more human, and makes us DIY'ers feel better when our projects don't go perfectly.

Tip for installing those strainer baskets - put the putty in there and tighten it down really well, and give the putty a minute or two to squeeze out. Then tighten it again. Give it a good 10 minutes - perhaps finish the rest of the install - and go back & tighten it one more time. You'll only get a little bit more of a turn this third time, but it **really** locks it down.

[vettepwr]

Just came across this channel. I really like how they share all the details with you. A lot of others hide or don’t share when they run into issues. This guy could have is own tv show. Very good at explaining and keeps you engaged at the same time.

[markphillips]

When you’re working under a sink like that get an old ironing board and takeoff the legs and put the ironing board pad on it and stick it under there and lay on that thing and it’s really comfortable for you

[dallasarnold]

On a totally different subject. Yesterday I came across a roofer's comment about striking lines for aligning shingles. Both persons holding the line holds a chalk box, but you attach the loose ends to each other. One guy walks out pulling out the line from one box. After popping 2or 3 lines the one holding the extended line reels it in and as he does it pulls out the line from the other end saving the time and effort of walking back and forth. Really makes me feel like a rookie not having thought of that myself. And I never saw anyone else to it either. Duh !

[sarahdeshay]

Well done, especially appreciated the “purge” of the line to avoid clogging the faucet end.

[jaywmeinen]

I LOVED the camera shot through the sink drain! I literally laughed out loud! You guys are entertaining!

[larryjohnston]

Really liked the shot of Dad through the sink drain 🤣. So that's how the disposal works?😂

[MtnBike]

I'm an insurance guy. The most common cause of water damage claims which I see is failed compression fittings. I avoid them whenever possible. Excellent instructional video! Just the right amount of detail without much wasted time.

[milesharlan]

Sundays are even better when stud pack has a new video..keep up the good work

[mikeyb]

I always enjoy your videos. When you don’t edit out mistakes I appreciate it even more. Thank you for quality content and keeping it real. I can see myself making some of the very same mistakes. I appreciate your excellent explanation and attention to detail. Great work.

[donaldhollingsworth]

I liked the you chose to use the stainless steel braided line. My house was built with the stupid plastic supply lines which I changed over right away. I also put a pigtail on the garbage disposal, then I surface a electrical box in a top corner of the cabinet with GFI outlets & plugged the garbage disposal & dishwasher into. I also always use the white plumber's paste ( I don't recall the proper name of is off hand) on all the PVC connections under the sink then clean off the excess with paper towels for a more waterproof seal. I also ran a stainless steel braided line to the dishwasher. I like to use the blue PVC cement since you don't have to use a primer with it. I the blue PVC cement on all of my water lines for my irrigation system a not one failure in over 21 years. Keep making great videos. I learn a lot from them.

[Stuart]

There might be an insert of brass were you could reinforce the dishwasher drain hose where it collapsed under the stainless steel clamp. This was a helpful video.
I liked the 45 degree addition to line up the drain pipe to the house.
Thanks

[TacoNissan]

Buying plumbing supplies on Amazon is always a gamble lol

[killyourtv]

I love you guys. I used to work with my dad all the time the way you two do. He taught me everything I know. Bring back great memories for me and I thank you for that! God bless you both!

[thomaswilliam]

Renovations are so much tougher than new builds....Love that you guys enjoy your work...thanks