Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    PlumbersBuddy's Avatar
    PlumbersBuddy Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Aug 2, 2009, 09:19 AM
    Faucets, Plumbers Putty, leaking faucet base, Silicon
    Hello,

    I installed my faucet base with silicon and now it has a small leak. I am unsure what how to fix it. Should I be using plumbers putty instead of silicon? Is silicon better than plumbers putty? I have been recommended the silicon over the plumbers putty.

    The only issue is the base is leaking all other components of the faucet is fine and show no signs of leaking.

    The only thing I did is moving the faucet from the old sink to the new sink and I did not dissemble the parts

    Thank you for your help
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
    		  
    #2

    Aug 2, 2009, 10:08 AM
    Your complaint doesn't make it clear just what's leaking. Does water run out of the base when you run the faucet or does it leak past the base when you have standing water around the base? In other words I'm asking if this is a internal leak or a external one. Regards, tom
    PlumbersBuddy's Avatar
    PlumbersBuddy Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Aug 2, 2009, 10:20 AM
    The leak comes from the base when no water is running. When you run the water there is no leak.

    Thank you for your reply.
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
    		  
    #4

    Aug 2, 2009, 11:21 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by PlumbersBuddy View Post
    The leak comes from the base when no water is running. When you run the water there is no leak.

    Thank you for your reply.
    Are you saying that you have a steady leak when the faucet's off and it stops when you turn the faucet on?
    I think what you're attempting to tell me is that when you have standing water around the base it will leak on through to the cabinet but I have yet to see that explained. Am I correct?: Tom
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

No water from kitchen faucet and all other faucets in house work [ 7 Answers ]

Kitchen faucet no water and other faucets in house work. Recently replaced hot water heater

Leaking Delta Ball Faucets [ 2 Answers ]

I have two: bathroom and kitchen sink. I understand how to take apart and repair with the exception that I do not know how to remove the chrome multi toothed ring. Does it unscrew and if so, how do you do so without damaging the chrome.

Plumbers putty or silicone to seal bathtub drain [ 4 Answers ]

Is it disastrous to use plumbers putty instead of silicone to seal a bathtub drain which uses ABS pipes ? I've gotten conflicting advice with little explanation that sounds reasonable. Thanks for your replies on this and for all your help in the past

Should I use silicon gel to stop a faucet leak? [ 7 Answers ]

HI, I need some advice - A plumber replaced 4 of our faucets with new ones. Problem - all 4 leaked if water was ever on top of the sink, e.g.. When washing the top of the faucet, water dripped below. Plumber returned once and tightened all connections, but they still dripped. He then declared...

Leaking faucets in bathtub [ 1 Answers ]

I have replaced the washers in the bathtub faucets... twice... and they still leak! What can the problem be and how do I fix it? Please help!

View more questions Search