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Kitchen sink faucets typically have braided metal flexible connectors that hang down as opposed to the way typical bathroom sink faucets connect to FIP right on the fixture. These flexible connectors have the O.D. style connector for you to connect to your stop valve or directly to the plumbing. Top valves are typically used, but with PEX installations with a manifold and dedicated supply lines, the local stop valves are not necessary.