Date:         Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:29:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Westy, Faucett, Mounting, Plate
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FYI,

Some listees have used plastic plates for fitting their SHURflo faucetts to
the sinks.

I found a superior (IMO) part for installing the SHURflow faucett than the
Door Knob Wall Protector.  While the wall protector looked like it would
work fine, because I could only find a grey one I searched on.  Found a 'box
gusset' in the electrical aisle, which needs no modication at all unless you
wish to paint it chrome color.  I bought two (one for the top and one for
the bottom of the sink).  Seems I grabbed two makes.  I don't recall EVER
seeing such an animal during my electrical work so you may need to source
them at an electrical shop.

The True Value hardware ID is 40232.  One was made by some outfit named
Dottie with 1 1/4 x 1/2 on the perimeter.  The second was made by GB (common
electrical mfr) with 506 (GB's ID?) and 1 1/4 - 1/2 on the perimeter.  Both
were .99 centavos.  Identical in design.  A 1/16" shoulder just where it
needs to be.

BTW, I'm sure there's a reason but the inner dia is 7/8" and the outer is
right at 3" give or take.

Also, I'm sure when I discover the anodized material these are made from
begins to rust I'll wish I'd used the plastic plate but for now . . .

--
Neil
'82 Diesel Westy
Me other car is Swedish