I now own 4 of these faucets - I am going through the house and replacing all the bathroom faucets over time. These are nice looking and work perfectly - at least so far. The oldest one I have is about 2 years old. Installing is a breeze *IF*:
1) You are not replacing a really old faucet - old faucets can require significantly more work
2) You can bend and get under a sink to work - large people with bad backs beware
3) You have the right tools - you don't need much to get the faucet in but getting an old one out can be an adventure
My bane has been my 30+ year old existing faucets. They are on soldered copper lines going into usually bad shut-off valves (bad rubber washers). To replace the lines with compression fittings I have to turn off the house water, de-solder (or cut if there is enough line) the old valves off, then install new 1/4 turn compression valves and flexible compression lines. Once this is done I am ready for the old faucet.
A really old faucet may have so much corrosion that the nuts will not come off no mater what you try. If you can get them to loosen up using oil and energy, then it's a simple matter of unscrewing a few nuts. If not, get out a hack saw blade and start cutting them out.
Clean the area up around the old faucet, then drop in the new one and screw it into place - very simple to put one in.
(I left out some plumbing hints: Teflon tape, plumbers compound, plumbers putty, etc. These help you prevent any leaks)
| Brand | DELTA FAUCET |
|---|---|
| Recommended Uses For Product | Coordinating |
| Mounting Type | Deck Mount |
| Finish Type | Brushed |
| Material | Brass |
| Color | Stainless |
| Number of Handles | 2 |
| Included Components | Faucet |
| Hole Count | 3 |
| Special Feature | Pop Up Drain |
| Handle Type | Lever |
| Style | Contemporary / Modern |
| Installation Type | Deck Mounted |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 1.2 Gallons Per Minute |
| Valve Type | Cartridge Valve |
| Model Name | Windemere |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Spout Height | 5.88 Inches |
| Spout Reach | 5.13 Inches |
| Item Weight | 3.32 Pounds |
| Series ID | Centerset |
| Handle Location | Centerset |
| Manufacturer | Delta Faucet |
| Part Number | B2596LF-SS |
| Item Weight | 3.32 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 10 x 10.1 x 5.8 inches |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Item model number | B2596LF-SS |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Pattern | Value not found |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Certification | WaterSense |
| Special Features | Pop Up Drain |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Other |
