the faucet air gap system 100 may be performed above sink counter 22 level and moreover removing the faucet base housing 34 and the removable block cover 52 may be performed without detaching one or more of the lines or conduits 16 17 21 23 fluidicly coupled to the air gap portion 60 referring to fig5 in a first step the homeowner handyman and or plumber may remove the faucet base portion 34 step 1 e g by removing a set screw a bolt and the like that connects the faucet base portion 34 to the air gap portion 60 exposing the latter fastening devices 67 may then be removed step 2 to separate the block cover 52 from the air gap portion 60 exposing the air gap channel 58 inflow conduit 17 outflow drain conduit 16 with the air gap channel 58 inflow conduit 17 outflow drain conduit 16 the cause of the clog or blockage may be apparent in which case the clog or blockage may be removed manually step 3 if the cause of the clog or blockage is not apparent a snake or other plumbing tool may be inserted into the inflow conduit 17 and or the outflow drain conduit 16 o ring seals on the hot and cold water conduits 21 23 extending from the crown portion 56 align with corresponding inlets on the faucet base portion 34 affording reliable fluid tight connections without the need to separately connect or disconnect the fluid lines accordingly the four.