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How do I adjust a Delta bathroom faucet that has a scald guard?

I have a new Delta faucet but the water temperature is too low. The handle actually doesn't even turn all the way to "hot", there's something preventing it from turning the entire way. Is there a way to adjust the faucet so I can get hotter water?
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How do I make a faucet pour instead of spray?

I have dual sinks in my master bathroom. The faucets are identical, but one pours water in a solid thick stream while the other sprays water in a bunch of small streams. I'd like them both to pour in a solid thick stream. Is there an easy…
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how to remove this faucet aerator? it just slips

I have the following type of faucet aerator: I tried to "unscrew" this one, but it seems not screwed at all; it just spins. Is there any way to remove this? As it is a separate part, there must be a way to remove it. Please help.
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Can I install a sink sprayer with a faucet not designed to support one?

Is there a way to connect a sink sprayer to a Moen faucet that doesn't have an outlet to accommodate a sprayer? Is there some kind of in line adapter I can use or do I need to buy a whole new faucet?
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Help Identifying Frost Free Faucet Manufacturer

Can anyone help me in identifying who the manufacturer of this frost free faucet is? I am needing to repair the faucet but have read that every one is just a little different, making a simple repair kit from the hardware store very hit-or-miss.
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Weird junk accumulating in kitchen faucet aerator?

Our kitchen faucet was replaced about three years ago when we moved in. Every week or two, the flow starts to get noticeably throttled and I remove it for cleaning. What I find inside is a layer of small, dark brown flakes of a non-magnetic…
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How can I remove a faucet aerator that lacks notches/grooves?

Like the title says, I see no grooves or notches for inserting a "key" or any other tool to remove the aerator on this faucet. Pictures below.
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Stuck Faucet Handles - How do I remove

Can anyone tell me how to remove these faucet handles? I have removed the allen screws and removed the faucet handles. But then I assumed the cones under the handles woudl screw off, but I cannot get them to budge. Is there a trick to this? I do…
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How do I tighten a loose kitchen faucet?

I have a kitchen faucet that is starting to move around in the hole cut in the counter top. I would like to figure out how to tighten it, but due to the location of drain pipes and the disposal I can't get my head back there. I can reach up, but I…
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Tightening a Moen Faucet Lock Nut

I have a Moen single handle kitchen faucet that I cannot tighten adequately due to lack of room. I can get some turn on the lock nut with needle nose vice grips but not enough to completely hold it in place. Does anyone know if there is a special…
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What grease should I use for an aftermarket cylinder valve (Moen)

We've a Moen faucet for the kitchen sink. Years, maybe decades old. The faucet was dripping last year so I replaced the cylinder with a Moen cylinder. Solved the leak but the handle would not stay up in the on position. Returned the Moen cylinder. …
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how do I remove this faucet?

The faucet runs even when the handles are turned off so I wanted to pull these off and see if I could figure out what is going on... but I have no idea how to get the faucets off. No visible set screws. The rings above the conical base pop up then…
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How Can I Reduce "Splashiness" in the Kitchen Faucet?

I'm renting a home and the kitchen faucet causes a lot of splashing. The first thing I did was un-screw the little piece on the end to check the aerator, and there wasn't one. So I went to the hardware store and bought what I thought was right,…
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How do I connect my new faucet to my supply line?

I purchased a faucet with integral Flex Hoses. One of the hoses is not long enough to reach the supply line. The hose has a female thread swivel type fitting. Can I purchase a Male-Female extension or is there another simple way to make the Flex…
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How can I work around a broken faucet handle?

I have these two faucets in the kitchen that I'll use for a washing machine and a dishwasher. Alas, the handles seem to be broken: I guess I should change the handle at some point, but right now I'd be happy to leave it open using a wrench. I'm…
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