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- Here's the process we followed to install a new touch sensitive hands free kitchen faucet.
Touch Faucet: amzn.to/3ffCHzi
Here are the tools that we needed to complete this installation
Channel Locks: amzn.to/3tulPgm
Adjustable Wrench: amzn.to/3K8mryr
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Im late, but i like how you said touch free and then have to touch the faucet for the water to come on lol
Right?! 😂 thanks for stopping by!
Thank you!!
You're welcome! So glad this video was helpful!
great video man. Not afraid to install touch sensor faucet anymore!
Wonderful, you totally got this
Thanks for the video I send the same faucet to my families en mexico and I send this video with translation in Spanish and help a lol 🙏🙏🙏
So glad it's helpful!
Thank you. The installation instructions that came with my touch faucet weren't very good but this video made it easy.
Awesome! So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for letting us know 😁
Wow you really knocked this review out of the fucking park. Cheers!
Hey thanks so much! 😁
Thank you, made my job so much easier now!
Omg this video is excellent! Thank you my 1st DIY kitchen tap Job just got easier!
Strange to call it a touchless faucet when you have to touch it to turn it on and off.
Right?! I had the same thought. But searching for touchless facets seems to be the way to find these touch faucets.
I mean the faucet in this video is simply not a touchless faucet, it is in fact a “touch” activated faucet.
Touchless fixtures have motion sensors to activate the water flow.
A helpful video nonetheless, even though the title is misleading.
You leave the faucet on
A touchless faucet has a motion sensor built into the base. This isn't touchless, touch-activated yes, but not touchless.
Very helpful video. Thank you!!
So glad it was helpful for you. Thank you!
Why didn't you clean water stain on countertop around the hole before installing new one?
Same system from China works great , only question is if this can work without touch in case batteries are down ?
Hi! Yes, it's working great. Ours has been running 10 months so far with no battery change and no problems. I'd recommend keeping some spare batteries on hand for when they run out. They are cheap and easy to replace. You *could* run it without batteries - basically it needs to be ON at the valve below, then you can use the handle like a normal faucet, but it's much easier to just swap batteries when needed.
I just bought this same faucet and it’s automatically turning itself off without even touching it.
Hmm. Ours turns itself off without touching it again after a while, like a 3-5 minutes. I think it's a safety feature. Is that how yours is, or is it turning off again right away?
You shove the o-ring into the touchless connector, then say to make sure to connect with o-ring. Are there two different o-rings, one inside and other at outside or at interface?
Good question, there is just one o-ring there. I'm mentioning in twice to make sure it's not forgotten
I did just like that but the water doesn't flow at all, I had to remove the solenoid (electronic part) to make it work and it's only manual operating :(
Oh no that's a bummer. It sounds like maybe that part is defective. I'd recommend contacting the manufacturer directly from the info inside the box. They might be able to send you a new replacement for free.
@@clickapro Yeah... Thanks.
@@criss6945 please let us know if they give you a replacement and if they are OK to work with. I'm sorry that happened. I hope they are cool and send you one.
@@criss6945 yes, please let us know.
Do you know the meaning of touchless? I have a Moen motion sense faucet. Compared to that this is junk.
It is interesting how they are called "touchless" but you touch them to turn them on. 😁
A little strange to turn the main water supply off rather than just under the faucet.
Good observation. This is just extra precaution. With hard water here, more often than not, we find that those little angle stop valves under the sink don't really close all the way and need to be replaced during faucet installation. So yes, if you are confident that your valves under the sink are working properly, you can shut them off to swap out the faucet.
Do you have any troubleshooting tips?
What seems to be the trouble?
Mine leaks right under the tap, but I didn't get that rubber ring to place underneath the tap, even though I'm not entirely sure it's the problem. Gonna have to take it all apart and try again 😭
Hello. I'm from Brazil, I've found this Gappo faucet on aliexpress app and I want to purchase it. But I'd like to know what do you think of the material, is it's quality good? Is it really stainless steel?
Hi, ours was real metal on the outside. It's not a top luxury brand or anything, but ours has worked fine since installed.
@@clickapro was the interior plastic? Like a plastic tube sort of...?
@Kiana Valencio hi yes it's a pull down faucet so the hose inside is a flexible type of plastic. This is very common. You can see it in the video.
What if the battery does not work or the touch part does not work, will the faucet still work snd water will still be able to come out?
Great question, it is possible to just run this faucet manually, but if you get this faucet, it's pretty much a commitment to keep fresh batteries. Ours lasted over a year before needing new batteries. Under 5 min to replace. We love the convenience so much it's worth the extra effort.
@@clickapro Thanks a lot for the reply.
My only worry is whether this will work or not if the touch sensor fails or battery pack messes up since I am away from the home for few months at a time and someone checks on the place. Would need that faucet to always be working.
@@DrMidas-e8o gotcha, totally makes sense. I had concerns like that too. Like what if it stopped working in the middle of the night or when I'm on vacation. But basically, I think it works such that the batteries allow it to change from it's current state only. So if you leave on vacation and the faucet is off when you leave, it will stay off even if the batteries run out when you're gone. The only problem would be when you get back and try to touch it on, it would just stay off until you put in fresh batteries.
Hi. Really helpful video. Keep it up. Just want to ask I have this same tap. The wiring in the battery compartment have come out. How do I connect.both wires again so the tap works. Thanks.
Thanks! Sorry to hear about the wires coming out. Without seeing a picture, I'd probably start with matching colors. If that doesn't work, a little trial and error is probably ok if you're just working with the battery power. Once you find the right wire combo then you can connect the wires. Maybe upgrading to crimping connections could keep them more secure.
how to fix the tap, the touch doesn't work
What happens if you live in an apartment? Can you still install this?
Yes absolutely should be able to install this in an apartment as long as you can turn off the valves under your sink to swap out the faucet. I would keep a few buckets handy and I would figure out where your building's water supply shut off is just in case something goes wrong.
@@clickapro Thank you! So you only turned off the valve outside the house as an extra precaution?
Is turning off the two valves underneath the sink cabinet sufficient?
@@doccock1662 yep, I turned off the outside valve as an extra precaution. If your valves under the sink are functioning properly, you should be able to shut them off and swap out the faucet. But it's good to know how to shut off the water to your building or unit just in case because the under sink valves tend to corrode over time and can break when you turn them on or off to work on the faucet. Great question, thanks for stopping by.
@@clickapro I’m so scared 😭😭😭
I saw another video where they showed a main shutoff valve is under the bathroom sink in a condo but I don’t have on there either, just the two shutoff valves 😭
Do you know where it might be for an apartment?
@@doccock1662 gotcha. It might be good to ask the property manager wherr the shutoff is. But often it's somewhere on the outside of the building.
Hi, i suppose if the handle is in the off position, the touch sensor wont work? How long before you gotta replace the battery?
Correct, the touch sensor won't turn on the water if the handle is in the off position.
We have been using ours constantly for over 4 months so far and haven't needed to replace the battery yet. Some manufacturers say the batteries last 2 years. I'm thinking that just changing them once a year would work well. The batteries are super easy to change.
@@clickapro does the tap work if the batteries go flat?
@@handle1196 hello, yes the faucet should operate manually if the batteries go dead. If this doesn't work for you, you can try to turn the handle on and then take out the batteries. But the batteries should last a year and are pretty easy to replace, so if you set a reminder to change them once a year, you can always be in business 😁
@@clickapro thanks, ice been asked to fit one for someone who has no instructions so perfect video.
Like the video but you are touching it a lot for a touch less?lol
Haha! You're right! You don't have to grab the handle anymore, but still touching it for sure haha
The installed my faucet four months ago problems , it start by himself why
Bummer that your touchless faucet is starting by itself. I would start with the following: #1 put in fresh batteries - use really good batteries like this: amzn.to/3tn8RBd #2 check to make sure that nothing is near the faucet that can make it turn on - anything warm or moist near the faucet may cause this. For example a sponge or a candle, etc. could cause problems #3 make sure the faucet is clean and dry all around. #4 check under the sink, make sure that nothing is touching or hitting the controller device. The controller device is on the water supply line and is typically white plastic.
How long do those batteries last?
Great question. I've had the unit one year with normal daily use and haven't had to change the batteries yet. So I'd say it's safe to say they should last a full year for most people.
Thank you
I recommend getting the ultimate super long lasting kind. Ours lasted over a year and kept going: amzn.to/3tn8RBd
How can I permanently use this manually without the sensor?
I think to do this, you will need to remove the sensor completely. It's connected on the water supply line down under the sink. Turn the water off before attempting to remove. It may be a little tricky to do this.
Yeah … definitely I’m gonna need a plumber
Amazon link is no longer working
Thanks for letting us know! It looks like it's not currently under the "GAPPO" brand but you can find a very similar updated version here: amzn.to/3zQY2Zn
Hi I have one of these and my batteries died can I use it without the batteries per some days? I don’t know the way to do that my batteries died and I can’t use
Hi Anthony, great question. You can use this unit without batteries. But to do so, you need to have batteries to turn the faucet on. Then while it's still running, go under the sink and unplug the battery unit. Now the faucet will work with the handle only. If your batteries ran out with the faucet off, you'll need to get new batteries. Alternatively, you could try removing the white control module (turn off the water first), but I strongly don't recommend this as the connections may be difficult to make after removing the module and it may cause damage. It will be far easier to change the batteries.
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Hi
What exactly is smart about it?
It's smart in that you just tap it to turn on. But it's not wifi connected or anything like that.
You love the word "apparatus", don't you?
🤣 yes it can describe anything
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@@bladesmith5927 hello
@Malaney5 oh wow I'm sorry to hear that. I recommend reaching out to Gappo directly. They may send you a replacement for free.