How many holes??

jmbuys

Member

• Sep 22, 2015

• #1

Since my Elkridge is in storage can someone tell me how many holes are in the kitchen countertop for the faucet. I am going to replace mine with a pulldown faucet which uses a center hole. I didn't know if they drilled 3 holes. Does it have a center hole? Or will I have to put a hole in? Here is the current faucet.

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John T Bettencourt

Well-known member

• Sep 22, 2015

• #2

Looks to me that you have 3 holes under that set up.

 

JohnDar

Prolifically Gabby Member

• Sep 22, 2015

• #3

Maybe not. The faucet may be fed via channels in the raised base. Flange nuts on the tubes for the supply may be what holds it down. Best way to be sure is get into your rig and use a mirror to look behind the sink. Or go to a dealer and try to find a similar set-up. Could also call HL with your VIN and see if they know how/what they installed.

 

jmbuys

Member

• Sep 22, 2015

• #4

Thats why I wasn't sure on 2 or 3 Holes. I was hoping someone has changed their faucet out and could give me an idea. If there is not a center hole I'll drill one.
Thanks

 

TravelTiger

Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Sep 22, 2015

• #5

Ok, yes, I have removed our faucet. There are only 2 holes, one under each handle. No center hole.

We replaced the faucet with the same brand, Dura, but had a longer neck on the spout. Hope this helps you. When I was thinking of changing, Many folks said it would be easy to drill a new hole for the center.

 

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jmbuys

Member

• Sep 22, 2015

• #6

Thanks so much. I figured I would just drill a new hole. I am using a residential faucet from lowes.

 

Bones

Well-known member

• Sep 23, 2015

• #7

jmbuys said:

Thanks so much. I figured I would just drill a new hole. I am using a residential faucet from lowes.

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You can always buy a single hole faucet. Most of them are sold with cover plates

 

TravelTiger

Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Sep 23, 2015

• #8

Bones said:

You can always buy a single hole faucet. Most of them are sold with cover plates

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But the single hole needs to be between the two that are there. That is where a new hole must be drilled.


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TravelTiger

Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Sep 23, 2015

• #9

Here's another possible solution for those who don't want to drill a new hole, the specs say two hole compatibility. This was not available to me two years ago, or I would have done this!

http://www.durafaucet.com/non-metallic-dual-lever-pull-down-rv-kitchen-faucet/

 

Bones

Well-known member

• Sep 23, 2015

• #10

TravelTiger said:

But the single hole needs to be between the two that are there. That is where a new hole must be drilled.


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True.

 

avvidclif

Well-known member

• Sep 23, 2015

• #11

TravelTiger said:

Here's another possible solution for those who don't want to drill a new hole, the specs say two hole compatibility. This was not available to me two years ago, or I would have done this!

http://www.durafaucet.com/non-metallic-dual-lever-pull-down-rv-kitchen-faucet/

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Just me but you couldn't give me a non-metallic faucet. Good old brass works great.

 

TravelTiger

Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Sep 23, 2015

• #12

avvidclif said:

Just me but you couldn't give me a non-metallic faucet. Good old brass works great.

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True, not optimal. But if you want a plug n play replacement, this is an upgrade for ElkRidge OEM faucet. The arch is not tall enough.


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Bones

Well-known member

• Sep 23, 2015

• #13

Here is my replacement.

This I bought on sale at the Depot

 

JWalker

Northeast Region Director-Retired

• Sep 23, 2015

• #14

Ok, what's the main issue with the original faucet? Ours works great. Drop down sprayer. It is plenty high enough for us. Just curious.

 

jmbuys

Member

• Sep 23, 2015

• #15

Yes, I wanted a pull down sprayer and metallic faucet. I bought this today. My wife is happy and thats what matters.

 

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Bones

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• Sep 23, 2015

• #16

JWalker said:

Ok, what's the main issue with the original faucet? Ours works great. Drop down sprayer. It is plenty high enough for us. Just curious.

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Jamie I like your backsplash

 

TravelTiger

Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Sep 23, 2015

• #17

Jamie, your rig is newer, ergo, upgrades. . Here is a pic of my original ElkRidge faucet.

They did not have the pull-out style like Jamie's when we upgraded, we went with the same faucet brand but with a taller arch.


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jbeletti

Well-known member

• Sep 23, 2015

• #18

Jon - if you need to drill a hole, a regular hole saw works great. No need for a special hole saw for granite or other solid surface. I've drilled a few holes in mine.

 

jmbuys

Member

• Sep 23, 2015

• #19

Thanks Jim. Thats my plan.

 

jimtoo

Moderator

• Sep 23, 2015

• #20

I'm not sure, but I believe I was told or read somewhere that to make a good smooth cut that you should run the hole saw in reverse for a few rounds to score the top before you start the cut. I think if you run it forward it might or could make some chips in the top surface wider than the actual cut you want to make.

Might ask someone familiar with drilling in this material.

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