If you are the end user and want to exchange a faucet for another model or return a defective faucet, take it along with the original sales receipt to the place of purchase. [...]
First, use clean water to wash the faucet. Dry with a 100% cotton cloth. If water is allowed to evaporate on the faucet surface, it can lead to a build-up of mineral deposits. Be sure to clean with a damp non-abrasive sponge and buff it dry with a clean soft cloth. To r [...]
Regularly remove and clean debris from the aerator to provide correct water flow. To clean the faucet, simply wipe with soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive or harsh bathroom cleaners as they may damage the finish. [...]
Teflon tape and pipe dope are commonly used as pipe sealants. However, Teflon tape is cleaner and easier to use than sticky grease or paste like sealants. Plumber’s putty is used to form a watertight seal on all threaded joints on the plumbing project. Plumber’s putty i [...]
Use penetrating oils (such as liquid wrench or WD-40) to help loosen corroded mounting kits. Use a hacksaw or reciprocating saw for cutting steel or plastic pipe. Use a basin wrench for hard to reach areas. Use a tubing cutter to make straight, smooth cuts in plastic or [...]
The most commonly used tools are: Phillips and regular screw drivers Pliers Adjustable wrenches Basin wrench Plumbers socket set Seat wrench Plumber’s putty Teflon tape Check your Olympia Installation Instruction sheet or with your Olympia Sales Representative for the t [...]
Olympia strongly encourages you to use certified plumbing contractors to professionally install you Olympia faucet. All Olympia faucets are easily installed with the right tools. [...]
On a lever two handle faucet you can easily fix this. If the handles are rotating in the wrong direction, remove the handles and switch to the other side – hot to cold/cold to hot. Most of Olympia’s lever handle hubs are marked with either a “C” (COLD) or “H” (HOT). If [...]
PVD is a vaporization coating technique, which is an alternative process to electroplating. PVD offers durable finishes in a wide variety of colors. This is a more environmentally friendly process than traditional electroplating. PVD finishes go through a strict five st [...]
Normally, finish deterioration on powder-coated or conventional plated products is due to years of wear, abuse or exposure to harsh chemicals. Unfortunately, there is no way to repair a damaged finish. However, you can replace most faucet parts where the finish has dete [...]
