Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair 1 Aug 02, 2009 1:41 pm Hi there, We are about to rip out our old kitchen and replace it with a new one. Im going to be doing most of it myself except the electrical and I'll get a plumber to fit new sink. My question is, how can I remove old sink while all the cabinets are being redone and cut the water off to it without cutting water off to the rest of the house? I can see where to turn the cold water off to the sink as it has its own tap but not for the hot. The sink pipes are going to be disconnected for a week or so while benchtops get made so would still need to use the shower etc. Any tips greatly appreciated. Thanks Re: Replacing Sink/Cutting off water supply 2Aug 02, 2009 2:56 pm Is it hob or sink mounted? Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Replacing Sink/Cutting off water supply 4Aug 02, 2009 7:25 pm Yep Turn the water off at the mains.. Release the water pressure by opening the tap or another. undo the backing nut and remove the tap body.. Remove the sink & put the tap body back on Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Replacing Sink/Cutting off water supply 5Aug 02, 2009 7:26 pm and turn the mains back on Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Replacing Sink/Cutting off water supply 6Aug 02, 2009 8:14 pm ahhh I see, so really just keeping the tap connected and hanging loose until plumber comes and fits new sink?! Thanks a lot mate! If I screw it up I may be back for more advice. Thanks again! Cheers Re: Replacing Sink/Cutting off water supply 7Aug 02, 2009 8:24 pm Too easy Where you are coming from is where you are going to... That's a fantastic result! Happy you got it sorted out. cheers Simeon 6 9037 Yes, get a builder, make sure he is experienced and a registered building practitioner 5 9443 Hi, we live in an area where the black soil is prone to a lot of movement. We have an old 50's house with masonite everywhere and nails popping out, warping, rusted etc.… 0 4843 |