Date:         Sun, 11 Aug 2013 17:35:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Faucet hose connections
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Hi listers,

        I have followed many amazing tips on how to replace my faucet and am almost done.  I have carefully used tiny needle nose pliers and got the spade connectors out of the plastic clip.  I never would have known to do this without folks from this list!  I then removed the old hoses using a little heat on the one that was just pushed on.  I then reconnected everything in reverse and have one issue to deal with.

The new Delta 6 Faucet is working fine.  I am getting some leakage and I think it is from one of the hoses connecting to the faucet.  I do not think it is the faucet itself.  This only happens when I either turn on the tank pump or the city water but not in the off position.  I also am pretty sloppy with the tape.  I suspect this may be one of the times I have to resort to sighted assistance but thought I would turn to the collective wisdom before I call in my supports .

I am also very careful to try not to over tighten the hoses as I am strong and prone to damage things when I over tighten them.

I must say the Sure flow sounds like a nice upgrade but I purchased the original replacement before reading the positive testimonials!  I also do find it easier to make repairs with exactly the same replacement parts.

Tips will be greatly appreciated.

Eric Caron 
85 Westfalia GL Auto 


When I reconnected the hoses I first wrapped the plastic with some Teflon tape and used a little  wite grease on the slip on hose.  I also warmed the hose a little bfor putting it on.  It slipped on and off much easier then I anticipated.