When you buy a kitchen sink faucet with a spray wand, it is meant to be used with the spray wand. In fact the difference between the ones that come with a wand and those that don’t is that the ones that don’t have have a little plug in the hole where the wand attaches in the version that does come with a wand.
Of course if you don’t want to use the wand in the version you purchase, all one needs to do is buy the proper plug and plug up the hole---the plug even comes with some of these faucets.
Of course another alternative is to install the faucet on the sink and then just install the wand and hang it in the cabinet under the sink---like in the picture below.

With this approach, while you may run the risk of inadvertent leaks, think of the conversation starter you will have, and how clever you will feel having avoided spending .43 cents on a proper plug for the faucet.
I find this “solution” about once a year---I just wave my magic wand---but I keep finding them.
Charles Buell, Real Estate Inspections in Seattle
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26 Comments on If I could wave my magic spray wand!
Charles, magic = always better. :)
Ok this is a first for me. I have never in 25 years seen a wand under the sink. Who does that?
Charles -- we have situation in our office sink, where management bought new faucet, with sprayer; but sink does not have proper holes for such an item. We have been too busy to get the hole drilled out so we could change the faucet unit. Maybe we will have to try something like this. ;-)
That was very creative, Charles. What could possibly go wrong there, right? I'm never surprised at the way some folks solve problems. It does keep things interesting.
I wonder how many other things like this go on with contractors? Crazy that the owners didn't notice this? You must see some interesting things.
Kevin, never a dull moment
Evelyn, maybe you just haven't been lucky enough yet :)
Don, it is hard to imagine a real plumber doing this---but who knows
Jeremy, yes---magic is clearly under rated :)
Anna, like I said---I see this exact same solution about once a year---may just be contagious in my area :)
Steven, well it does seem to work :)
Mike, there is no end to it for sure
Paula, in this case I have a feeling it was the owner that likely did the installation
Sounds like said Homeowner hired Sardi Wand Installations back in the day :)
Leaks are the worst and NOT CHEAP to fix
Often when I find the little hanging sprayer, it is leaking! Those are very cheaply made and unpredictable appliances.
I think some people just don't like to be told the right way to do something. They want to come up with something "better" - Plug? We don't need no stinkin' plug!
Sometimes, all you can do is just shake your head. Ok, I'll play devil's advocate and say let's cut the person some slack and let's just say, he/she was thinking outside of the box. Just sayin' LOL
Can't say I have ever found the wand hanging around. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled.
I have seen that once before. The people were happy to have it and they were going to have it installed on the top side.
Sardi, now that would be enough to make a mind wand-er
Mike, sometimes for sure
Jay, they need to be kept where they can be watched
Susan, I can only hope that in the cases I have found this installation that it was meant to be "temporary":)
Christine, your turn will come :)
Donna, in this case: "thinking inside the cabinet":)
Jim, that may be because you don't have air gap devices---the extra hole doesn't get used up as often?
Rob, yes---that has been the case with my clients as well---after they got done laughing :)
Charlie, Just have to love those installation. Heck you never know when you need to spray the cat, could come in handy ; )
Don, I am confused---I thought the cat always needed spraying?
You have to wonder what some people are thinking. It never ceases to amaze me.
Charles after years of seeing these wands on the rise, more and more people are staying away from them because of maintenance issues. this example is just beyond silly...