Has anyone installed this with a base plate and does it work? I have a 3 hole vanity top. Also, is this noisy?
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I have a black 3 hole vanity. I covered the 2 holes on each side with sink hole covers (Opella 90150.06 Kitchen Sink Hole Cover, in Black). Using a dimond core drill (2pc DIAMOND HOLE SAW - CORE DRILL-Set-1/2"+1") I made the middle hole a bit wider and the the faucet fitted nicely. I don't think it is noisy at all.
822205
We installed it. It takes some work because the fittings aren't the usual ones. I love the faucet, but it does not have an aerator so it splashes more than you might expect.
1651905
The neck in the pic with the darker ring closer to the base is where it swivles. The base plate can be removed. Its worth a try. I love this faucet.
157603
My faucet was installed by a professional plumber WITH the base plate, but it seems to me that the manufacturer's instructions allowed for installation without the base plate. So, I cannot give a definite answer.
481310
I installed mine without a base plate. Was an easy install and works great....
1404037
No, it's optional. We mounted ours without a base plate and it is beautiful.
2279819
We installed ours in a 33 inch base and it works very well. Just need good installers. We have a granite top, and the sink obviously is installed undermount. Just not a lot of room left side to side.
2147374
May i know what size hole you drill in the vanity.You needs to have a 5'' hole cut, and a lot of people only cut it with a diameter of 1-3/4''.so then it will not have a leakage problem.
1581605
Yes. I've personally installed one on each side of my vanity. With this particular unit you can assemble it so the set screw stays on the bottom, out of sight.
261460
Yes, we had our faucet installed in Granite w/o the base plate. This is the nicest faucet we have ever had. We get so many compliments and it is so functional and heavy duty. You can't go wrong with this item.
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Mine included a mounting plate. If you do a search for the manual online, you can see how it works.
771773
I really can't remember but I looked at the one we put in (without taking it apart) and it looks like just the more pliable one is what I put in. I think I put the stiffer one underneath between the brass nut and the bottom side of the vanity top.
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I do not recommend it for a vanity light.it is more of an art light. if you have an electrical box or pancaketo mount the light to it will not work. it's designed more for direct wire application.to answer your question, base mounting played to center of light baris 3.5 inches.
396617
We did not use the base plate in our install onto granite. I don't recall the exact size of the. Awe plate
373125
FrankeUSA's drawing of the SL103BX (in Amazon's posted pics) says "topmount or undermount install". Anyone try installing UNDERmount? Looks like that would be possible, since in the photo, the top of sink is flat. (Even if top had some embossed ridges, those could be shimmed around.) The question of topmount or undermount is mostly a question of labor costs. The vendor does not want to disappoint the customer with extra install costs. Those who are DIY hobbyists, won't mind the extra time.
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Hi Diana - The vanity has to be assembled. The mirror is mounted to the top. There are 2 holes on the top of the vanity (each post on mirror) to mount. The holes would be obvious unless you could cover them up somehow.
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I used it as a top mount, I like it. I've had a lot of compliments on the way it looks. However, I did plant the sink partially (about 2inches) into the granite, just because I don't care for the look when the bowl is just set flat on the granite surface. The rim of the bowl or the edges are flat I would have preferred the rolled under edge (like the one I saw at Lowes) but this one is real nice too and looks great.
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Yes, mine was installed without the base plate. It sits directly on the granite and looks great.