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What is the trick to removing a kitchen faucet sprayer retaining clip which looks like a flat C?
Use a butter knife to pry it off. Insert the blade of the knife between the clip and the plastic below it and then use a gentle upward prying motion, kind of like using a bottle opener. Use the side, not the tip of the blade.
push it to the side where the opening will slide out.
I don't get that answer. http://www.rd.com/content/openContent.do?contentId=17901 has some good advice. I like their suggestion you do this when the hardware store is open since you'll probably be making a couple of trips for things you don't have.
I just replaced my faucet. First, I sprayed the nut holding faucet in sink from underneath with WD-40. (Don't let it drip in your eyes.) I turned off the water. Then, since I was going to throw the old faucet away, from under sink, I bent the copper water tubes back and forth so they broke off as high as possible (above nut holding faucet to sink). I undid flexible tubing so it could be pulled up as high as possible from sink end to get it out of the way, too. Then there was room enough to grab the nut and turn it counterclockise. I used a basin wrench, but small adjustable wrench or vice-grips probably would have worked, too. I had to grab the large washer and nut together and turn them at the same time at first.
I also had problems with that answer. I was trying to replace just the sprayer head - not the entire hose - on my kitchen sink when the confounded retaining clip completely halted progress. Every article I read said something along the lines of "merely slide the clip off," or "this is so easy, even a caveman can do it." Perhaps they were working with a type of sprayer head assembly not available in my part of the world????
I ended up prying the darn thing out with one of the pointy awl-like attachments on my leatherman. I couldn't get needle-nosed pliers to grab it, and a butter knife (a suggestion from another website) wasn't even a possibility. It took at least a half hour, (one or two bloody knuckles and some choice swear words) and I gouged the heck out of the old nut and took a fair bit of plastic off the hose before I could get it off. However, when I put the new sprayer on - everything seemed to work and there are no leaks.
I subsequently tarred and feathered the old retaining clip when I was finished.
I was struggling with the same issue. I used a steak knife, which has a thin, pointed tip, and pried that under the back edge of the clip. That gave me the ability to get under the clip, and it slipped off with no problem.
What else can I help you with?
Can a kitchen faucet sprayer be installed without installing a new faucet?
No, if the current faucet doesn't have a sprayer, there is no place on the faucet to attach the sprayer. It would attach on the underneath side of the faucet in the center.
How to remove a kitchen faucet with sprayer?
To remove a kitchen faucet with a sprayer, first turn off the water supply. Disconnect the water lines and unscrew the nuts holding the faucet in place. Remove the faucet and sprayer from the sink. Clean the area and install a new faucet if needed.
How do you connect the sprayer to the hot and cold water?
Kitchen faucet? If so, the sprayer attaches to the underside of the faucet in the middle.
How can I replace a kitchen faucet with sprayer?
To replace a kitchen faucet with a sprayer, first turn off the water supply. Disconnect the old faucet and remove it. Install the new faucet with sprayer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Connect the water supply lines and test for leaks.
Is your moen sprayer for kitchen faucet covered for life?
No
How can I replace a faucet sprayer hose in my kitchen sink?
To replace a faucet sprayer hose in your kitchen sink, first turn off the water supply. Disconnect the old hose from the faucet and sprayer. Install the new hose by connecting it to the faucet and sprayer. Turn the water supply back on and test the new hose for leaks.
What is the function of a kitchen faucet diverter and how does it work in a plumbing system?
The function of a kitchen faucet diverter is to control the flow of water between the faucet and a separate sprayer attachment. It works by redirecting the water flow from the faucet to the sprayer when the sprayer is activated, and then back to the faucet when the sprayer is turned off. This allows for convenient switching between the two water outlets in a plumbing system.
How can I replace a faucet sprayer in my kitchen sink?
To replace a faucet sprayer in your kitchen sink, first turn off the water supply under the sink. Next, unscrew the sprayer hose from the base of the faucet. Remove the old sprayer by twisting it counterclockwise. Install the new sprayer by twisting it clockwise into place. Finally, reattach the sprayer hose and turn the water supply back on.
What is the thing next to your kitchen faucet?
The thing next to your kitchen faucet is typically a soap dispenser or a sprayer nozzle for washing dishes.
How can I remove a kitchen faucet with a sprayer?
To remove a kitchen faucet with a sprayer, first turn off the water supply valves under the sink. Disconnect the water supply lines and the sprayer hose. Use a wrench to loosen and remove the nuts securing the faucet to the sink. Lift the faucet out of the sink and clean the area before installing a new faucet.
How to remove a single handle kitchen faucet with sprayer?
To remove a single handle kitchen faucet with a sprayer, first turn off the water supply to the faucet. Use a wrench to loosen and remove the nut securing the faucet to the sink. Disconnect the water supply lines and the sprayer hose. Lift the faucet out of the sink and clean the area before installing a new faucet if needed.
How to remove a Moen kitchen faucet with sprayer?
To remove a Moen kitchen faucet with a sprayer, first turn off the water supply. Disconnect the water lines and sprayer hose. Use a wrench to loosen and remove the mounting nuts underneath the sink. Lift the faucet out of the sink and clean the area before installing a new faucet.
