faucets

[rjr]

We want to replace faucets with single wand/handle. Has anyone tried this?

[tomschauer]

you can replace your faucets with any type you choose. The only think to keep in mind is home type faucets normally have a greater flow rate than boat or RV faucets. This is only a concern when you are running off of you fresh water tank. You will use more water than you would with most boat or rv faucets.

[g36]

they might use more water but i dont fiddle around trying to set the temp while the waters is running either, turn on move it to wherever and done. ive changed a couple of mine ,the single wand ones from lowes/home depot work great especially shower and galley. easier than two knobs when setting temp for shower. in galley have a pull out spout single lever faucet.

[rjr]

TY guys. Off to Lowe's/Home Depot/ Menards.

[g36]

fyi before you go take a look at your fittings cause you may need to adapt the pex fitting on boat to the faucet connection .

[rjr]

g36: what & where is pex fitting?

[g36]

Pex is the type of plastic water lines and fittings in the boat . Google it. it's common plumbing now even in homes. You may or may not have to use an adaptor to hook up the new faucet to the existing water connection when you remove the old faucet. remove the old one and take it with you so you can see how the water lines were connected to it then you can buy the adaptor if needed while your at the store. I just can't say how your old one is connected in your boat.

[rjr]

Thanx g36. Will check it out.

[Midnightsun]

Careful on the Pex, common household stuff is 1/2" Pex. Our lines are 15mm Pex (need to check yours as some may be 1/2") which is hard to find and not available in your local hardware store. On line is easy to find though.

[g36]

My 97 405 is pex 5/8 od which is 1/2 id so it was piece of cake with off the shelf parts from lowes. Just verify your size lines you have.