BoxheadTim said:z31maniac said:The0retical (Forum Supporter) said:In reply to z31maniac :
Yep those are the tongs.
It's literally as easy as you described. The trip to the store is likely to be the biggest hassle of the entire project.
Sharkbites and quick connect fittings are pretty sweet compared to the old style shutoffs where you had to pull off the compression collar and nut.
FWIW I'd also separate the shut-off from the hose.
Suggestions on the easiest/best way to do that?
You should be able to get separate pieces, ie a separate shutoff valve using the same compression fitting you've got on the current shutoff valve, and then just a standard hose that's something like 5-6 bucks to hook up the shutoff to the faucet. It's all standard parts, the problem is that there are a fair few different standards to choose from.
When I realized the shutoff valve and line were integrated I thought, "Why in the hell did anyone think that is a good idea?"
I'm guessing it's quicker to install and slightly cheaper than two parts. That way, the plumber who has a fixed-price contract with the builder who's slapping the house together manages to make another $25 for the job of doing the whole house.
Our previous place was full of these integrated connectors, only that IIRC some of them were also soldered on. Guess which one sprung a leak (and yes, I actually did call a plumber for that as my weekend plans didn't include accidentally setting the house on fire while soldering).
You nailed it again. This house was built in '83, but it was completely renovated for smoke damage before it went on the market when I bought it back in Sept '17.
I looked around the house, every single faucet (kitchen, two bathrooms, and bar) all have the exact same connections.
