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  "name": "When can the plumbing and faucet be reconnected after countertop installation?",
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      "name": "When can the plumbing and faucet be reconnected after countertop installation?",
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        "text": "It is best to wait a full 24 hours before hooking up the sink plumbing and turning on the water. Installers use high-strength silicone and epoxy adhesives to bond undermount sinks to the underside of the stone and secure the slab to the vanity base. If plumbing pipes are attached or bumped too early, the mechanical stress can break the setting bond, creating future leaks or causing the sink to detach over time.",
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        "description": "Wait 24 hours after installation before connecting the plumbing to allow silicone and adhesives to cure completely and maintain a watertight seal."
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  "description": "Wait 24 hours after installation before connecting the plumbing to allow silicone and adhesives to cure completely and maintain a watertight seal."
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