06-09
Learn the most common mounted faucet installation blunders and installation best practices from the pros to avoid costly leaks, downtime and performance problems.
Mounted faucets are a staple in restaurants, hotels, healthcare institutions, commissary cooks, schools and other foodservice settings. A well-designed faucet may enhance workflow, decrease water waste, and promote sanitary standards. But even a good faucet might go bad if it’s not installed properly.Mistakes made in the installation of commercial kitchens are seldom isolated events. Small errors like misalignment, inadequate wall support, or untested connections can result in leaks, repeat service visits, damaged finishes, frustrated employees, and operational downtime. These charges often dwarf the cost difference between a rudimentary installation and a professionally designed installation.Many of the most expensive faucet problems can be avoided. They are caused by missing measurements, missed pressure checks, lack of reinforcement, or inability to follow the directions of the manufacturer. In this book you will learn the most typical mistakes made while installing mounted faucets, the commercial impact of each mistake, and the strategies expert installers employ to avoid them.