I purchased a new kitchen faucet to stop a drip. I discovered that the hoses attached to old faucet are crimped to the supply line. I was told we have to buy adapter to attach old hose to new hose. Is it possible to DIY change ends of supply line to have interchangeable piece? So that I could actually remove the old faucet hoses? Can the white valves be changed? Or would we need to completely replace the supply lines?
Top view of the hot water supply line connection.
This is a cheap plastic shutoff valve with non-replaceable hose.
Typically one would replace the cheap shutoff valve and its hose with a better quality shutoff valve (normally metal) that actually has a fitting for the standard faucet hose to screw to.
Alternatively you buy the whole valve and hose thing, but other than specialists that supply penny-pinching quality-averse builders, I can't say I've ever seen one of those in a decent hardware or plumbing store - not that I've been specifically looking for one.
If I moved into a house with those installed, I'd count them up and make a bulk buy of enough better-quality quarter-turn valves and hoses to replace them all.
If the supply lines are PEX (not clear, but might be?) you may well need to crimp the new valve on after removing the cheap valve, unless you buy the (overpriced once you are doing a few fittings, IMHO) slip-on connectors (Sharkbite®, et al.) Or there might be a threaded fitting on the end of the PEX line the cheap valve threads into - not clear from this picture, either.
Can I change the end of kitchen supply line?
you did not mention what state you live in.
If in Massachusetts, NO.
It would be illegal.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/plumbers-and-gas-fitters-consumer-fact-sheet
Only a master or journeyman plumber examined and licensed by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters, with the proper permits issued by the local plumbing inspector, can perform plumbing work at your home or business.
and the fact you are asking here about this [I hope] means you're not a master or journeyman plumber. So first check your local laws otherwise risk jail time and fines... not that I would never narc on you.
