The Weymouth is an exceptional unit. I selected it from photos alone, and was uncertain if it would be a good fit, but it is so proportionately well designed it looks to me that it could fit and instantly dress up any sink anywhere, unlike some of the huge arcing pull-down models that seem to be the rage. The specs as listed did not include which dimension the measurements applied to, so I did not realize the longest referred to the overall length of the center unit, including the under-sink stem. Installation was just under two hours, not too bad considering I had to replace both angle stops in order to accept the built-in braided stainless supply hoses which terminate in a 3/8” male compression fitting. I have installed many, many faucets, and have noticed this seems to be a trend towards a standard probably with newer homes in mind. But, it’s inconvenient as most of the homes I have worked in are older and have a variety of supply fitting sizes. It’s easy enough to handle but it drives up the install cost, a pair of adapters can usually be put together from compression fittings found at any decent hardware store, but I prefer to replace the stops with ¼ turn units whenever possible just to make it easier for future work. Actually about the hardest part was cleaning off the parts of the sink that have been covered by the old Delta deck plate for nearly 30 years. It’s hard to say much about the function, it fits in and works so well it just seems to make anything else seem to be a bad design. The flow restrictor in the head and nozzle seem to not impede the rate that much, being on a well I usually show only about 30-35 PSI, but it’s only a little diminished from other types I have used in the past. As I have had a standard Delta single handle faucet in any sink I have ever lived with, getting used to the side handle was and continues to be the biggest challenge, although less and less. It’s actually just as logical as a center lever, and now that I am getting used to it I find when I return to the old style I am reaching towards the right side. I found a small label showing the temp and flow control directions aided the transition immensely. The crook in the arm not only enhances the look, but it seems to be made to facilitate access to the control lever. I suppose this favors right-handed folk, and while I still feel it to be a little awkward and counter-intuitive at times, I am adapting. It is surprising to say anything negative about a faucet so well designed and constructed, and especially at this price point, but I have to start off by mentioning what seems a glaring oversight. Sort of a two-part problem, this being the sprayer- the nozzle itself is well solid and built and quite heavy at nearly 7 ounces, but the socket it rests in totally surprised me when I installed it and found it to be completely made of plastic. I could accept this, even so, but the hose comes with no counterweight, and as sold the sprayer refuses to sit upright and naturally leans several degrees off vertical, you can see the difference in my last two photos. I addressed this by adding a fairly light counterweight to the hose, but it was with reluctance as I have never cared for this crude (and usually standard) approach. Not to mention the box did not include or Moen even offer a weight. This is probably what cost the Weymouth that fifth star. As long as I am on about it, also not included was a 3-hole sink block-off plate, again, at this level of quality I was surprised to see it as an option. I was unable to get through to Customer Service to check the price, but similar Moen plates sell to sell for around $50.00. As it turns out, I prefer the stand alone installation, it just looks allows the retro but classic design of the tower to stand alone unrivaled by additional décor. As mentioned, It was a chore to polish out the grime where the old base had always been, but not only is the result aesthetically pleasing, it allowed me to place the air break on the left, leaving the right side control lever free. I have not yet located a matching hole cover, but for now a white one sprayed metallic fills nicely. The faucet comes with awful instructions, but a slightly better version as well as a parts manual can be downloaded at the Moen website. The tower is secured to the sink deck with a wide plate and single nut that needs to be run up a 5” threaded stem, I think you could use a regular basin wrench on it but Moen includes a long hard plastic nut driver which greatly speeds tightening. I am very pleased with the looks and function of the Weymouth, I am disappointed in the sprayer situation and hopefully the manufacturer will address this, if not with this model then in others.
