What is the spray hose on a sink called?

What is the spray hose on a sink called?

A sprayer. The sprayer hose on some kitchen sinks can be used for direct water spray.

What size is a sink sprayer hose?

It features a 3/8 inch diameter and included are quick connect adapter fittings that make for an easy installation. The kink resistant hose provides a quiet operation and its design will work with most faucet brands, but works best with most Moen, Delta and Oak Brook faucets that have a 1/4 inch threaded connection.

Can you add a sprayer to an existing faucet?

yes, it can be done. With a separate handle for the spray, you get mixed water (hot and cold, mixed according to a single handle’s position). This makes it a 2-faucet kitchen. It costs less to have a separate handle, on a “mixing valve”.

What is the standard faucet hose size?

A standard residential faucet supply line has a 3/8-inch compression fitting on one end and a 1/2-inch female NPT fitting on the other.

What size are sink faucet lines?

The two most common are 3/8- and 1/2-inch compression or male pipe thread. Faucets connectors aren’t completely standardized, but most have 1/2-inch male pipe thread connectors.

How do you add a sprayer to the kitchen sink?

How to Install a Sink Sprayer

  1. Step 1: Evaluate Your Sink’s Existing Mount and Mounting Holes.
  2. Step 2: Turn off the Water Supply.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the Mounting Hole.
  4. Step 4: Assemble the Spray Hose and Sprayer Nozzle.
  5. Step 5: Thread the Spray Hose Into the Mounting Hole.

What size is kitchen faucet hose?

Can I install a sink sprayer with a faucet not designed to support one?

Generally you want the sink sprayer attachment to be getting its water flow from the point after when the sink faucet has turned on the water and mixed the hot and cold to the desired temperature. That means you need a faucet that supports the sprayer attachment.