You need faucet supply nuts they should have came on the new faucet or packed separately in the box.
You can use braided flex supplies instead. The are available in different finishes.
Whichever way you go, be sure to have a backup wrench on the faucet line so you dont twist the soft tubing

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Ok, I purchased some 1/2" faucet coupling nuts. So I just slide it up the metal riser like in my pic and thread it to the hot or cold copper line coming from the faucet correct? Is the idea that the copper from both lines is a bit soft and when I use the coupler nuts it squishes them a bit to make a water type seal?

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Ok, I purchased some 1/2" faucet coupling nuts. So I just slide it up the metal riser like in my pic and thread it to the hot or cold copper line coming from the faucet correct? Is the idea that the copper from both lines is a bit soft and when I use the coupler nuts it squishes them a bit to make a water type seal?



thx!

That's correct. Be sure they mate as square as possible. Again, use a back up wrench.
I understand this is a ped lav? You will be very tight on space. I'll suggest you consider braided flex connectors. They'll save you some grief.....

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Thanks. I’ll give it a whack and if it goes haywire I’ll switch over to the braided. It is a pedestal sink so I’m sure how this will all work out. I have done braided under cabinet sinks but not this.

 

Almost done installing the sink and all the bronze hardware. I just need to install the water risers and we are done. Hopefully there are no leaks. I have to say doing the plumbing stuff with the pedestal sink is a major pain in the butt.

 

How about making a temporary prop for the sink with a couple of 2x4s and some double sided tape then get the pedestal out of the way whilst you make up the connections? I have one of these lavs but not needed to work on it yet.

 

That’s a really good idea. I googled some videos but nobody had that solution. I can’t imagine people installing these things deal with this all the time, they must have something like you suggested.

 

When I install a pedestal sink I always install the pedastal last. I always use flex supply lines and leave the tail piece drain nut loose so I can raise the basin a bit. Tighten the tail piece nut after placing the pedastal. It will be harder for you if you use rigid supply lines.

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Yea it’s gonna be a pain getting the supply lines in I think. I have looked everywhere for bronze braided supply lines but haven’t found them yet.

 

I don’t think you will find braided oil rubbed bronze supply lines.
Buy the SS braided lines and a can of spray paint.

 

Good idea, I did some some oil rubbed bronze paint at the store. Probably should have done that in the beginning.

 

The sink is all done and no leaks! I am going to do the toilet with the oil rubbed bronze hardware but use a braided supply line this time after I paint it. It was a good experience using the copper risers and they look great but its really a pain getting all of the pieces in place for the pedestal sink. Thanks for all the help everyone.