Two handle kitchen faucets.
Two handle faucet diagram.
We put together a detailed diagram illustrating the anatomy of a kitchen faucet.
Cirrus bath faucet.
With the faucet knobs in the on position slowly turn on the water supply.
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Cirrus bath faucet.
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Unscrew the set screw to remove the handle.
Cygnet two handle bath faucet.
Each faucet handle hot and cold has its own cartridge a valve that turns with the handle to control the flow of water into the faucet spout.
Kitchen faucets have a come a long way but when it comes to the parts of a kitchen faucet much of it is the same.
Gently pull out the cartridge and replace it with a new one.
If you have a very old two handle faucet it may be a compression type rather than a cartridge.
Single two handle the series number may be stamped on the back side of the spout near the base where it swivels on the sink.
Remove the retaining clip or nut.
If you point your spout aerator where the water comes out so that it is facing the 3 o clock position the series number should be located on the opposite side at the 9 o clock position.
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Browse a large selection of well designed two handle kitchen faucets in a range of styles and finishes to match your kitchen.
Follow these steps to fix a two handle cartridge faucet.
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Anatomy of a kitchen faucet diagram.
Most bathroom faucets that have two handles are cartridge style faucets.