Follow these steps to fix a two handle cartridge faucet.
Two handle faucet diagram.
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Unscrew the set screw to remove the handle.
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.
Cygnet two handle bath faucet.
With the faucet knobs in the on position slowly turn on the water supply.
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.
Gently pull out the cartridge and replace it with a new one.
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Anatomy of a kitchen faucet diagram.
Remove the retaining clip or nut.
Cirrus bath faucet.
Most bathroom faucets that have two handles are cartridge style faucets.
Two handle kitchen faucets.
Cirrus bath faucet.
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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.
Fairfax deck or wall mount high.
If you have a very old two handle faucet it may be a compression type rather than a cartridge.
Browse a large selection of well designed two handle kitchen faucets in a range of styles and finishes to match your kitchen.
We put together a detailed diagram illustrating the anatomy of a kitchen faucet.
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