Anyone who has had to crawl into a kitchen cabinet to change a water faucet and supply lines can appreciate the fact that it is one of the hardest things to do.  Cramped for space and limited in your movements, you have to reach over your head in a confined space and attempt to loosen the supply lines, loosen the corroded nuts that hold in the fixture, and then ensure that nothing leaks when you’re done.  The difficulty of this process explains why plumbers make so much per hour.

So what are the signs that a supply line needs to be changed?

If you have noticed low water pressure in your sink, shower, or bathtub, it may be time to replace your existing water lines.  The lower pressure is probably due to mineral buildup inside of the water supply piping, which effectively reduces the volume of water flow by reducing the inner diameter of the pipe itself.

The general supplies needed for any supply installation whether it be for an icemaker or a toilet are:

• Tubing – copper or plastic
• A tubing cutter appropriate to the material used.
• Open-end wrenches for installing lines.
• Assorted screwdrivers.
• Correct fittings for application



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