Kohler 1186675 KOHLER Replacement Part Review

If your main faucet extension hose has fallen out, this is the solution. Don't listen to the ignorant posters saying you need 3/8" which just isn't true and you'll fix your faucet with this part for a fraction of the cost.

The part was OE quality but the defective collet was stuck and could not be successfully removed. new hose connection design.

This is the perfect replacement part for my Kohler faucet hose connector. This is inexpensive but critical as the crane is useless without them. My only complaint is that the original broke in the first place. It's not the most reliable design, but if that's what you have on your faucet, this part will get you back in business.

No explanation for using this o-ring! First I stuck it between the part and the plug which caused a big splatter under my sink. If I don't have an extra O-ring I'd have to go back and get my money back. After googling for almost an hour I barely found how to use it on a parts store's website, which means the o-ring goes INSIDE the part and does NOT wrap around the part or between the pipes. Be careful!

This part is required to connect the Kohler supplied hose from the faucet spray head to the faucet under the kitchen sink. The original part was damaged during disassembly by a plumber due to poor Kohler design. Most faucet manufacturers use plastic or nylon clamps for easy do-it-yourself assembly. Installers had some difficulty figuring out proper o-ring placement during reinstallation due to poor quality product documentation accompanying the part (or shown in Kohler DIY or Pro YouTube…