## How to Disconnect a Spray Hose from a Kitchen Sink
### Tools and Materials You’ll Need:
– Adjustable wrench or pliers
– Basin wrench (optional)
– Bucket or bowl
– Towels or rags
### Step-by-Step Instructions:
#### 1. Shut Off the Water Supply:
– Locate the water shutoff valves under the sink.
– Turn the valves clockwise to shut off the cold and hot water supply.
#### 2. Place a Bucket or Bowl Under the Sink:
– Position a bucket or bowl beneath the sink to catch any water that may leak out.
#### 3. Disconnect the Faucet Handle:
– Use an adjustable wrench or pliers to loosen the nut holding the faucet handle in place.
– Carefully remove the handle and set it aside.
#### 4. Disconnect the Spray Hose (Optional):
– If the spray hose is connected directly to the faucet, skip this step.
– If the spray hose is connected to a separate sprayer mount, use an adjustable wrench or pliers to loosen the nut connecting the hose to the mount.
– Disconnect the hose and set it aside.
#### 5. Unscrew the Bonnet Nut:
– Use a basin wrench or adjustable wrench to loosen the large nut (bonnet nut) located at the base of the faucet.
– Turn the nut counterclockwise to unscrew it.
#### 6. Remove the Faucet Body:
– Gently pull the faucet body out from the sinkhole.
– Be careful not to damage the sink or the faucet.
#### 7. Disconnect the Spray Hose:
– Locate the threaded connection where the spray hose attaches to the faucet body.
– Use an adjustable wrench or pliers to loosen the nut connecting the hose.
– Disconnect the hose and remove it from the faucet body.
#### 8. Clean the Threads:
– Use a cloth or rag to clean any dirt or debris from the threads on the faucet body and the spray hose.
#### 9. Reinstall the Faucet Body:
– Insert the faucet body back into the sinkhole.
– Carefully tighten the bonnet nut using a basin wrench or adjustable wrench.
#### 10. Reattach the Spray Hose:
– Connect the spray hose to the threaded connection on the faucet body.
– Tighten the nut using an adjustable wrench or pliers.
#### 11. Reinstall the Faucet Handle:
– Insert the faucet handle onto the stem.
– Tighten the nut holding the handle in place using an adjustable wrench or pliers.
#### 12. Reconnect the Spray Hose (Optional):
– If you disconnected the spray hose in Step 4, reattach it to the sprayer mount.
– Tighten the nut connecting the hose to the mount.
#### 13. Turn on the Water Supply:
– Slowly turn the water shutoff valves counterclockwise to turn on the cold and hot water supply.
– Check for any leaks and tighten any loose connections as needed.
### Troubleshooting:
– **Leaking at the spray hose connection:** Tighten the nut connecting the hose to the faucet body or sprayer mount.
– **Leaking at the faucet base:** Tighten the bonnet nut using a basin wrench.
– **Spray hose doesn’t extend:** The spray hose may be clogged. Clean or replace the hose.
– **Spray hose retracts too slowly:** The spring mechanism inside the hose may be worn out. Replace the spray hose.