How Do You Plumb A Bathroom Sink Water Supply Valve?
Valves on the water supply lines under a sink not only connect the plumbing system to the sink’s faucet; they also provide a handy way to shut off the water to the sink. If your faucet needs to be serviced, or if it breaks and starts to leak, you can quickly turn off the water without having to head to the basement and shut down the water supply for the entire house. Installing shutoff valves is a straightforward task, one most do-it-yourself plumbers can complete. Shut off the main water supply for both cold water and hot water. The shutoff valve for the cold water is usually located at the point where the main water supply pipe enters the house, and the hot water shutoff valve is usually located where the main hot water supply line leaves the hot water heater. These are both usually located in the basement or utility room of the house. Until the valves are installed, the copper supply pipes running to the sink will be open. Use the pipe cutter to make a clean cut on the end of the co
