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Utility Sink: Running Water Lines to the Sink From "Ed the Plumber" episode DETP-102

Host Ed Del Grande explains how to run water lines to a workbench utility sink.

Materials:

Pipe cutter
Compression fittings and valves
Crescent wrench
Copper clips
Screwdriver

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Safety Note: Use rubber gloves and safety glasses when gluing and cutting pipe.

1. Remove any burrs off the end of your stub pipes using the reamer on the end of your pipe cutter (figure A).

2. Take a 3/4" double compression fitting (figure B) and slide one nut and ferrel onto your extension pipe.

3. Tighten down the connection to the center compression coupling.

4. Repeat the steps for the other stub pipe, sliding the nut and ferrel. Then, tighten it to the compression creating a watertight seal.

5. Attach the soft tubing to the compression coupling by sliding one end of the tubing into the coupling (figure C), then tightening it down at first by hand. Tighten with a wrench while backing off with another.

6. Slowly run the copper tubing across the wall, then to the sink. Repeat this process for the other water line.

   Note: Don't overbend the pipe (figure D) or it will crimp and cause a leak.

7. Use 1/2" copper clips to secure the pipes to the wall. Simply place the clip over the pipe, then screw them in with screws and shields. The LAV stop (figure E) connects the same way as the water lines. Tighten down the compression fitting to make the seal.

Note: run the hot water line to the left and the cold on the right to match the faucet.