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I have no earthly idea why the previous orders did this.
For our sink they cut the sides 1.5 inches (left), and the middle 1.25 inch.
Our new faucet comes with these to go into the hole as a bracket. But these are 1.25 inches as well. The sides fit obviously (being 1.5 inches wide) but the middle one doesn't fit.
I mean it barely doesn't fit. If i could shave even 1/16 or 1/8 of inch off the hole it would fit snug. BUT IT WOULD FIT!!!
Any suggestions?
Very odd, but here's a thought on how to troubleshoot. Shut off water pressure into your water heater. Test each one of your hot water taps. If any of them work, something is mixing cold water into your hot water pipes. Some one-handle faucet and shower fixtures can do this if their internal seals are worn out. Find it and fix it. If they all only work when water pressure is supplied to your water heater, then the problem is likely the water heater itself.
Are the other units on the same piping? If so, the mix may be caused by a recent change in their plumbing. Maybe you can engage them in the troubleshooting.
It looks like a tamper-resistant hex screw. There are specific wrenches for these.
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I have taken a diamond blade to a few sinks to get past issues, but only cutting the edge to get better clearance for faucet mounting washers. A carefully wielded abrasive bit on a Dremel or regular variable speed drill may do you.
Do not get it too hot, it will crack.
Vibration will mess you up as well.
Looks like the mounting flange will cover any small chips that may occur.