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Mar 20, 2007, 12:30 PM
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Greetining,
After some bathroom remodelling, I reinstalled a pedistal bathroom sink. I used copper tubing to connect the supply to the faucet. However the connections from the tube to the faucet keeps leeking. What am I doing wrong? Dan
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Mar 20, 2007, 01:18 PM
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| Quote: | Originally Posted by zfish Greetining,
After some bathroom remodelling, I reinstalled a pedistal bathroom sink. I used copper tubing to connect the supply to the faucet. However the connections from the tube to the faucet keeps leeking. What am I doing wrong? Dan |
Did you use cone washers and friction rings? |
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Mar 20, 2007, 01:40 PM
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| No, sure didn't. | |
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Mar 20, 2007, 01:54 PM
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| Quote: | Originally Posted by zfish No, sure didn't. |
Well, I'd say we found your problem.
What size copper tube are you using, 3/8?
That will be the most common size when you're hunting for parts.
Good luck. | |
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Mar 20, 2007, 02:36 PM
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| Probably 3/8. Went to Ace hardware, but I think they gave me the wrong thing. The rubber washer is red and flat and when I tried to use it I could not get the thread started. It is not cone shape like your photo. Dan | |
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Mar 20, 2007, 02:44 PM
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| Quote: | Originally Posted by zfish Probably 3/8. Went to Ace hardware, but I think they gave me the wrong thing. The rubber washer is red and flat and when I tried to use it I could not get the thread started. It is not cone shape like your photo. Dan |
Okay, but don't forget the friction rings -- The basin nut will shred the washer if you don't use 'em. | |
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Mar 21, 2007, 04:42 AM
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| Do the friction rings go directly behind the rubber washer or behind the head of the tube? | |
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Mar 21, 2007, 08:43 AM
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Pay to call speedball1 for advice ($.95/min) | The anti-friction ring will install at the base of the cone and on top of the nut.
I'm a old time plumber. In my day the pipe size was determined by what it will carry,(I.D.) Are we talking 3/8" ID or OD. They do make 1/4" chrome supply tubes with a built in nose cone for easy installation. Check it out. Good luck, Tom | |
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Mar 21, 2007, 09:18 AM
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| It's the chrome supply tube with built in nose. So it does not look like I need the rubber cone. Still, it leaks. Any suggestions? Dan | |
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Mar 21, 2007, 09:40 AM
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Pay to call speedball1 for advice ($.95/min) | Try coating the nose cone with pipe joint compound and cranking down on it. Good luck, Tom | |
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