Date:         Thu, 20 May 1999 15:18:08 -0300
Reply-To:     Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
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From:         Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
Subject:      Re: Westy Sink faucet mods
Comments: To: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen@MINDSPRING.COM>
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I agree with your points.  On my last westy the faucet was broken so I
attached about 12 inches of clear plastic very flexible hose (about the same
size as the hose under the faucet cover) and I came to really like it.  As it
could reach in every direction and reach over the drain board and I could
pinch the hose to cut the flow a bit.

I am also considering drilling a hole right through the faucet knob
(horizontally) and putting a pin through there so that it will stick out about 1/4
inch on both sides and glue (or shoe goo) it in place.

Let me know if you do this or another mod.  Malcolm


Brent wrote:

> OK - after a couple of camping trips now, I have decided that I HATE the
> sink/faucet in my '89 Syncro Westy.  I'm wondering if anyone has come up
> with some good modifications.  Here are the things that are bugging me:
>
> 1.  The stream of water is too forceful (and directed).  It splashes
> everywhere when using the sink.
>
> 2. The faucet valve (round, notched) is impossible to use if you have
> soapy/wet hands, since it cannot be gripped.
>
> Has anyone attached some sort of diffuser to make the stream of water
> easier to manager?  Also, I think I've seen earlier faucet valves that
> were flat-sided and would be easier to use when slippery.  Anyone know if
> they are interchangeable?
>
> Thanks
>
> Brent Christensen
> '89 Syncro Westy "Klaus"