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The Watts Premier Air Gap RO Auxiliary Faucet is a chrome-finished, deck-mounted faucet designed specifically for reverse osmosis water filtration systems. Featuring a 1/4" tubing connection and a spring-loaded Touch N' Flow handle, it ensures easy installation and one-touch water dispensing. Its air gap design prevents backflow contamination, complying with US plumbing codes and NSF low lead standards. Durable and stylish, this faucet empowers users to maintain optimal water quality through manual filter tracking.
















| ASIN | B0018MXG46 |
| Additional Features | Water Saving System |
| Best Sellers Rank | #58,857 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #177 in Touch On Kitchen Sink Faucets |
| Brand | Watts Premier |
| Brand Name | Watts Premier |
| Color | Chrome |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 681 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Chrome |
| Finish Types | Chrome |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00099351160013 |
| Handle Lever Placement | single-hole-deck-mount |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Type | Lever |
| Hole Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Watts Air-Gap Standard Non-Monitored Faucet for Water Filtration System, Chrome - 116001 |
| Installation Method | single_hole_deck_mount, Single Hole |
| Item Highlight | Chrome Air Gap Faucet for Reverse Osmosis Systems 1/4" Tubing Connection Spring-Loaded Handle NSF Low-Lead Compliant |
| Item Type Name | Standard Faucet for Water Filtration Systems |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Watts |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 116001 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Model Name | Air-Gap Non-Monitored |
| Model Number | 116001 |
| Mounting Type | Deck Mount |
| Number Of Handles | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor Faucet |
| Room Type | Kitchen |
| Spout Design | Traditional Curve |
| Spout Height | 4.25 inches |
| Style Name | Air Gap |
| UPC | 099351160013 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
B**N
Great faucet!
Works great, not too difficult to install. Would definitely buy it again!
A**E
Works Better Than New
The water dispenser tube on our kitchen sink RO water dispenser broke off at the base. I looked around and checked various brands before settling on this one, which seemed to be the same brand as the one that came with our unit (which we'd purchased at Costco years ago). The instructions on the box were complete, although a little unclear that some of the instructions for the non air gap were also applicable to the air gap (our model). Came with all the required hardware, plenty of tube length for all 3 tubes, perfect size, and was quite easy to install as far as the faucet itself. The overall job was a pain through no fault of the faucet - just very difficult to get access under the sink. But now it works great, better than new! I'd definitely recommend this faucet for anyone with a Watts Premier RO-TFM-5SV (ours), or similar.
E**D
Good Replacement Faucet for Watts RO systems
My Watts Premier RO Pure Plus water faucet was leaking so I needed to replace it (after 2 years of use). This faucet isn't an exact replacement but it works and likely to have less leaking (since the faucet is one piece as opposed to the RO Pure Plus faucet which is two pieces)...plus the price is cheaper. It took me about two hours to install (I'm not the most handy). The instructions on the box are horrible/not helpful so thanks to other Amazon reviewers who left much better instructions. Also, try to find "how to" video by searching for "Purflo Air Gap Drinking Water Faucet Installation". It's not exactly the same, but close enough to give you a good idea of how to install this faucet. I would recommend you install a "Quick Connect" to the brass line (that connects with the blue line) since this faucet does not have Quick Connect but my RO Pure Plus did. I got this connector from the big box Lhardware store (it was hard to find since these connectors aren't standard and you have to be exact or it won't fit ). The dimensions are 1/4" OD x 1/4" Comp. With the Quick Connect, it made installing this faucet much easier. The faucet itself is fine and works with no leaks. The lever to press for water is really strong, so I do have concerns about how long it will last...but for now, it's a great replacement for my old leaking faucet.
T**R
Inexpensive and Excellent Air Gap R.O. Faucet
This Watts premier air-gap faucet is a perfect replacement for our 35 year old reverse-osmosis (RO) sink faucet. We had the Watts RO system professionally installed in 1990. Over the years, we have increased the system's capacity. Eventually, the original faucet, also from Watts, just wore out. It didn't leak, but the handle wouldn't stay turned on in that position. This new watts premier air gap faucet is a surprisingly inexpensive exact replacement. It's half the price of many imported air gap faucets. Even better, it came with color-coded poly tubes already fitted. So they were a perfect fit to the RO system's existing connectors. Installation was a breeze. It fit perfectly into the pre-punched hole in the new stainless steel sink. It's clear that the faucet can also be used as a non-air gap faucet just by not using the red, black, and blue tubes that it comes with. Please ignore the slight and embarrassing line of stain on the top of the back splash. We replaced this RO faucet as a part of an ongoing kitchen remodel. This phase involved a new sink, main faucet and the RO faucet. Counter tops are the next phase!
M**D
Only one star - read my review
This is a universal replacement for the watts faucet. The one that came with your faucet is not available. In my case it was part number 116001. The black and red lines are pre-attached. The blue line needs to be installed after installing the faucet itself. The first thing I noticed is the blue line is not the same size as my original. The contents that comes with the faucet does not contain an adapter to convert to my original 3/8 line. The instructions states to call your dealer for more information. Can you imagine calling Home Depot or Amazon for more information? So I decided to use the smaller 1/4 inch blue line along with the hardware supplied. The supplied compression fitting is complete garbage. I put on the compression fitting, inserted the tube and ferrule. After installing the line I could, with almost not effort, pull the line out. Can you imagine if I put any water in the system? It would have leaked all over the place. I then thought, why not just use the old adapter and the old line. No can do. The old adapter used an inner diameter measure while the new faucet uses and outer diameter measure measurement for the 1/4 inch compression fitting. So using the old adapter was out of the question. So I went to my local hardware store. They have every adapter imaginable except the one you need. No 1/4 to 3/8 inch compression up convert. Think there is? Then go and look. LOL. I happened to have a compression fitting for 1/4 inch. Ok problem solved there. I'm now able to attach the blue 1/4 line to the faucet successfully. Now I have to attach the 1/4 line to (I think) a 1/2 inch plastic fitting on the pre-stage filter. HaHaHa, no such fitting at your local hardware store. Think there is? Then go and look. LOL. I luckily had a plastic adapter that took a 1/4 line. Again, also got lucky I had a 1/4 plastic, in this case, a non-compression fitting, but was designed for the application. So my questions for Watts. Why change the size of the line? Why change the faucet so I can't use my old adapter? Why supply a junk compression fitting? Why not supply a solution (call my dealer LOL). Oh, my final complaint. I forget what they call it, but there is a little hole in the side of the faucet. Some type of air gap or whatever they call it. In the morning I need to get 6 +/- cups of water for my coffee. If I dispense this amount of water at one time, water starts coming out of the whole (what I'm calling the air gap) all over the counter top. Did Watts ever test this?
J**B
Nicer then the original.
I ordered a flat sided faucet and received a dome type from Warehouse Deals, it was rated as "like new", it was indeed like brand new including the hardware for nearly half price of a new one. When I installed my RO unit 15 years ago I didn't want to use the saddle attachment for the drain so I bought a pipe that a dishwasher uses to drain it's water. In the over all picture it shows a dish washer hose connected and the RO black tube connected to the drain system. Obviously I had to modify the new dishwasher pipe to fit where the original one was which may not always be possible depending on what the drain system is like. For the RO drain I bought 2 sizes of clear water hose from Lowe's, installed one of them inside the other as seen in the second picture. The small hose is shorter and is in one end of the large hose for the RO tube to go into and the other end of the large hose goes over the barbed dish washers fitting. Worked for 15 years.
T**T
This is the correct one for Air Gap, It does not leak or have issues with the lever unless it is not adjusted properly
I read reviews concerning being always leaking or lever does not stay up. Here is the clue you need. The rotating spout lifts out and the lever comes forward and off of the valve. In operation that lever lifts on a barrel nut that threads onto the valve plunger. It can be screwed down where it eventually will always lift and keep the valve open (leaking?). The same too low adjustment could prevent the lever from lifting all the way but without leaking. Or backed off higher and eventually not lift enough to fully open and turn on the water flow. I seriously needed a replacement but after seeing the assembly method I now know I could have made my 20+ year old flat sided model stop intermittently dripping 2 weeks ago. The valve has to be removed from the bottom. It only drops out after unscrewing the brass inlet pipe. That pipe has a tapered end with an o-ring only to prevent leaking outside of the assembly. The key part is the spring assisted lift valve. It has two o-rings with one very small one that seats into the top of the fill tube. It is a 3 cent o-ring fix as long as you have access to unusually small o-rings not commonly found in assortment sets. That is unless you are a Butane lighter or miniature water valve specialist. Still, cleaning up all the parts on my old one made things work again and Now I have a hot swap spare in the event this one ever has an issue before I go to the old folks home. I will add for the brave who disassemble the old unit. The bottom removal is the only way to fully disassemble as until the bottom is clear and the top barrel nut removed it will be near impossible to remove the top screw in valve retainer (in spite of the fact I split a screwdriver blade and did so myself). Special note. When reassembling only screw in the top retainer flush with the body, not all the way threaded in. You can install it with a common screwdriver because the valve stem is not sticking through the middle of the slot. The spring tension will be applied when you turn in the fill tube. I would recomend using a double nut (nut with a 2nd jam nut) system so as to not damage the pipe threads.
J**L
Great Replacement Faucet
Seems to be a well built unit. Has 3 o-rings sealing the facuet stem (my old one only had 2). All chrome is smooth without blemishes. Valve and valve seat is brass and appears to be quality as the handle is a stiff spring. Not too difficult to operate as some other reviews said. Pretty normal amount of force to push down or pull up and lock open. Doesn't make any noise that other reviews I read said. For the money, this is a great little faucet. Been running it about 6 weeks and it seems to be fine. Bonus is the piping comes pre-connected to the faucet side leads (drinking water, brine water, and drain) so you just plug and play into the quick disconnects under the sink (trim to length if you wish) and your up and running. Would buy again if need a new one. For what it's worth, I am a licenced general contractor. Been in construction for almost 30 years and worked as a plumber when I was a kid. I've seen junk and this faucet is not it.
E**T
Matches chrome kitchen faucet perfectly
Seems well made and works well. Easy to use. Removed old air gap faucet and installed new one in less than 1 hour. Easy to use and works well. Delivery was on time.
M**N
Replacement
it works great
W**A
Great value
Works like advertised, easy to change, greta value and good quality
B**E
Easy replacement
everything fit perfect. Easy changeout.
B**N
Only lasts a year
Maybe got a year out of it now its making a hissing sound and the handle get stucks, junk.
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