which type of faucet line

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which type of faucet line

Author: preetg (MA)

I am installing a new faucet. I thought it would be straightforward but I am confused about what types of supply line to get. I see that there is a fluidmaster pro8f12 12"connected from the angle valve to a 20 inch fluidmaster 1/2" f.i.p. x 3/8" comp connector that hooks to the faucet. My question is why is a fluidmaster pro8f12 being used to connect to the angle stop. When I read the description for this product, it explicitly says not to use as an extender It also seems to be for a different threading on the angle stop. Can I purchase any other type of 3/8" compression line to fit onto the angle valve. This old setup was installed by a licensed plumber. A 30 inch line will be two short by a couple of inches.

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Re: which type of faucet line
Author: george 7941 (Canada) The plumber used an extender bacause he did not have a faucet supply line longer than 30 inches in his truck. He fabricated a 32 inch line by extending the 20 inch line with a 12 inch extender. Just get a 36 inch line,available at our sponsor Plumbing Supply.com and you won't need an extender.
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