Installing new countertop with sink and faucet, should I place a shut off valve under the sink?

Question

There is currently no shut off valve just for the sink, is this necessary to have? I have copper plumbing and just bought a new moen faucet that has two copper tubes for the hook-ups. It seems easy to install, but should I place a shut off valve before installation? I am not that handy and thought that if I tried this it may cause more damage and hassle than what its worth. Please advise.

Answer 1

it is always best to have a shut off valve under the sink.if there is a leak you can turn it off easy.it you want 2 do maintaince or just change the fixtures it makes it easier

Answer 2

not the end of the world if you dont-they sell cut offs that will s***w on-

Answer 3

Lot easier to stop a leak problem under the sink with a shut off valve - otherwise you have to shut the water off at the main - takes more time to go to the main, and, depending on the size of the leak, you'd have more to clean up!

Just my thoughts.

Answer 4

It is code to have those shut-offs.  Imagine a situation where the faucet needs parts that aren't readily available.  You would not want it running continuously while waiting for parts from Moen, nor would you want to be turning the house valve on & off.

Yes, you want some angle stops under the kitchen sink.  Not really all that difficult (you have to connect the faucet to something), and if, sometime in the future, you find yourself in a bad situation with that faucet, you'll be very glad that they're there.

I would recommend a pair of Brasscraft CR-19 - 5/8" x 3/8" compression x compression 1/4 turn angle stops (5/8" is the OD of 1/2" copper pipe - 3/8" is the most common size riser).

Answer 5

yes just go to home depot or lowes and ask for two shut off valves with 1/2 inch compression fittings on them they go right onto the cooper supply lines with no soldering just tightin them on there