If you do a lot of cooking, it is possible to save all the heavy lifting associated with transporting complete pots of water to the stove by installing a pot filler faucet. It attaches to the wall over the stove, or any other place in which you require water, and also folds out of the way when you’re not using it. Several manufacturers produce these kinds of faucets, plus they are all a little different, therefore it’s important to read the instructions that come with yours. They will help you choose the best way to do the rough-in pipes.
Find the nearest water line and then turn off the water to this line. Cut it with a pipe cutter, solder on a tee and also assemble a branch line to the place of the faucet with copper fittings and pipe. Solder the fittings using a propane torch once you have assembled the line. Remember to employ soldering flux to the exterior of the pipe and the inside of the fitting at each joint before you solder.
Consult the instructions for the proper way to terminate the line. Many versions need a threaded steel elbow which it is possible to screw to the stud behind the wall, however, others might take a slip elbow to which you are able to solder a copper pipe. Install the fitting as instructed.
Install an proper stub-out pipe based on the instructions. If you set up a threaded elbow, screw a brass nipple of the suitable span into it. The nipple can be provided with the faucet. If you set up a slide elbow, solder a copper pipe to it. You might have to solder a man adapter to the end of the pipe.
Make any necessary repairs to the wall before you join the faucet to the stub-out. In case you had to cut the drywall to install the rough-in pipes, stain it with fresh drywall, finish it with drywall tape and mud and paint the wall.
Connect the faucet to the stub-out in line with the instructions. On some versions, you have to slip a threaded retention ring over the the stub-out, position it from the wall and then screw it to the framing. Its purpose is to support the faucet. Put pipe thread compound on its own threads before you put in it.
Position the retention ring so that none of its screw holes is over the water pipe and then screw it to the framing using the screws that have it. It may also have a Allen screw which holds it to the stub-out pipe. If so, tighten it using an Allen wrench.
Slide the decorative escutcheon plate which includes the tap above the retention ring, and then screw the tap into the ring and also to the nipple or threaded adapter. Tighten the faucet using a rubber strap wrench. Tighten the Allen screw on the bottom of the escutcheon with an Allen wrench.
Examine the degree of the faucet using a torpedo level. Turn on the water heater and test the faucet.