Question on changing out a single pedistal kitchen faucet

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I am going to change out our new single pedestal faucet to another single pedestal Delta one.
I have changed out many faucets with the standard base plate, but never a single one and am wondering how the pedestal connects to the sink ?
If any one has done this could you walk me through the procedure.
I don't need to know about the tube connections, just the pedestal to sink clamp or whatever they call it

Jack L
 
Yup, one large nut, probably plastic with wings for finger tightening.  If you have replaced a faucet before, no problem.  Biggest issue as always, room to work.
 
I agree with the above ^^^^......room to work is usually less than in a house, thus sometimes making you double as a contortionist while performing the task.  I don't bend into unnatural positions like i did when I was a young man! 
 
Many of the single handle faucets I've installed or worked on have a sort of horseshoe shaped bracket that secures with a nut, like this:

http://jaimesoriano.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/kitchen-faucet-mounting-bracket-best-of-how-to-install-a-delta-single-handle-kitchen-faucet-of-kitchen-faucet-mounting-bracket.jpg

You drop the lines through the hole, and typically there is a threaded part to which you attach the bracket.  Now, the problem often lies with tightening it.  Since there is VERY little room between the basin and wall, it's nearly impossible to get a regular wrench in there and be able to turn it more than 1/16 of a turn.  Simple solution to this is investing in a "basin wrench".  This is a tool with an openable jaw that tips over 90 degrees, allowing you to grab the nut and get some good torque on it from straight underneath.  You can get them at just about any hardware store for $15-30.  They look like this:  https://www.tradecounterdirect.com/add_icon.php?image=https://www.tradecounterdirect.com/custom/images/products/Ridgid-Standard-Basin-Wrench-1010.jpg

They work like this:  https://www.toolstop.co.uk/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/MIL-48227001-2.jpg

It's not a tool you need every day, but when you do, it's hard to find a substitute. 

You can do this!  It's not complicated, but can take a few contortions to get eyes on the working area.  Good luck!
 
Just one thing, if your nuts on the pipes are plastic and have a cone shaped seal inside the nut, you only need to tighten it hand tight you should not need the basin wrench for that unless you can't reach it. I think the basin wrench will be necessary to tighten the hold down nut for the faucet assemble.
PS: pick up a couple new cone shaped seals for the water line nuts.
 
There are two ways the pedistal connects to teh sink depending on the make and model of the faucet.

My Price Fister connects just like your two handle.  Only instead of the hot and cold pipes having lock nuts there are bolts that go through the same holes.

As I recall the imitation Delta had only one mount clamp. I had a devil's own time, so I had to cut it out

The other issue I had

On the OEM the two pipes factory attached were teh SAME LENGTH. on the P-F the HOT line was shorter

A hunk of flex hose and a Shark Bite And all was good.
 
Rene T said:
Just one thing, if your nuts on the pipes are plastic and have a cone shaped seal inside the nut, you only need to tighten it hand tight you should not need the basin wrench for that unless you can't reach it. I think the basin wrench will be necessary to tighten the hold down nut for the faucet assemble.
PS: pick up a couple new cone shaped seals for the water line nuts.
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Excellent point.  Thanks for adding it.  :)
 
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