Twice in the last few weeks I’ve changed out sinks. The previous CRANE sinks had rusted out their overflow channel. Rust was actually showing and dripping was evident on one.
Now, I figured 15 minutes per job. Undo a few nuts and things would just fall into place. As I’ve learned from other trades – consider that to be one unit of time. Unfortunately the 15 minute unit ends up being 1 1/2 hours.
Of course, just one small thing takes the time.
On the first sink the fasteners were just slightly different. In the end I took over a home made brace to make the sink sit firmly in place.
The second sink was much easier – at least in removing it from the counter. I’ve learned a bit of patience in waiting for WD40 to do it’s job. But this time a rubber ring had become quite worn. After a number of attempts at tightening tighter I found a new part. A few twists and no water overflowed from the joint.
Now, two more sinks are in need of changeout! With each attempt I bring more equipment. If I were to become a plumber I would have a complete inventory and I would need a huge transport truck to carry all I would need to be ready for the most remote possibility.
And some people wonder where the Scout’s got their motto: “Be Prepared”. One of them must have had a plumber for a father!!