The Ultimate Guide to Removing a Faucet Water Hose

The faucet water pipe will inevitably exhibit aging, rust, leaks, and cracks after long-term use, so it needs to be disassembled and replaced with a new one. So how do you disassemble the faucet water pipe? What should you pay attention to when disassembling it? Let’s take a look together!

How to disassemble the faucet water pipe:

First, prepare tools such as a screwdriver, a small wrench, pliers, and a hacksaw. Then, shut off the main water source and locate the faucet water pipe you want to disassemble. Finally, use the tools to unscrew or saw off the faucet water pipe.

Precautions when disassembling the faucet water pipe:

1. It is essential to use the right tools for disassembly.

During construction, workers often install hoses in a fairly concealed manner, making them difficult to disassemble. Thus, it is crucial to choose appropriate tools, such as using a screwdriver to loosen screws, making the disassembly of the faucet quicker and more efficient.

2. Apply some lubricant.

For those inexperienced in renovations, disassembling a faucet water pipe may seem simple, but it can be quite challenging in practice. Therefore, it might be helpful to apply a few drops of lubricant to rusty areas before starting the disassembly; this could make the process easier.

What to do if the faucet breaks inside the water pipe:

1. If it breaks inside the wall pipe, you can use a small hacksaw blade to cut the broken piece into small segments, then use a screwdriver and hammer to gently tap and remove it from the outside. However, since the faucet connection is usually made of copper, which is hard, be careful not to cut too deep to avoid damaging the threads of the three-way connector inside the pipe.

2. If the faucet has a three-way connector, you can directly use a heat gun to melt the three-way pipe and then purchase a new faucet to install. This process, along with the labor cost for the installer, typically costs around 100 yuan. Alternatively, you can buy a broken screw extractor from a hardware store; you would screw the extractor into the broken pipe's thread and then twist it counterclockwise to remove it.

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