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    Mar 26, 2012, 07:15 AM
    Kitchen sink rim leak
    I have noticed that my kitchen sink is leaking on to the counter from the rim. When I checked underneath in the cabinet everything looked dry. I will wash a dish and everything is dry, then come back to find a line of water (a long puddle) next to the left rim of the sink that goes the whole length. I have put some caulk in there, but it still seems to be doing it.
    I am confused as to how water could be coming out of the sink like that. Could it have something to do with the faucet hook up? What can I do to stop it?
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    Mar 26, 2012, 07:30 AM
    Is the water on the sink or counter side? Sounds like you have to purchase a tube of Dap White Tub and Tile Caulk and recaulk the rim. How we do it is before we install the sink we lay a bead of Dap under where the rim will set. We then set the sink and rim. Squeezing out the excess dap which we wipe off. You won't be doing this, Simply caulk the inside and outside of the rim. Wipe off the excess and you're done. Good luck, Tom
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    Mar 26, 2012, 07:35 AM
    ... bur before you do what Tom suggested, see if you can find source of the leak. Turn faucet ON and observe where is the water coming from. You may have broken faucet. Back to you. Milo
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    Mar 26, 2012, 07:36 AM
    That is what I did and it is still leaking (I also used it on my shower and it came off within 3 days (yes I gave it time to dry)... needless to say I am not a fan of that particular caulk).

    It is sitting on the counter right next to the rim. Most have the problem of the water leaking from there to under the sink. I have it coming from under the sink on to the counter. I just don't understand how it could be doing that... the water pipes don't run around the sink do they?
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    Mar 26, 2012, 07:42 AM
    What kind of faucet do you have ? How old is it ? Any noticeable wear ?
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    Mar 26, 2012, 07:47 AM
    I believe it is older. I have only owned the house for 6 months. It just recently started leaking about a week ago.

    Like I had previously said, it does not immediately start leaking. Everything is dry after I was something, then I come back 10 min later and there is a puddle.
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    Mar 26, 2012, 07:51 AM
    Is it Cast Iron, Plastic or Stainless Steel sink ?
    What material is the counter top ?
    Is the faucet mounted on top of the sink or on top of counter top ?
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    Mar 26, 2012, 08:02 AM
    Stainless steel, countertop is maybe laminent... I am not really sure on that.
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    Mar 26, 2012, 08:35 AM
    Is the faucet mounted on top of the sink or on top of the counter top ?
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    Mar 26, 2012, 08:47 AM
    Hi Stewjen

    You keep indicating that you go away and then, "come back 10 min later and there is a puddle"...

    Not to be a smart alec, but the first thing I'd recommend is to use the faucet and then sit right there for 10 minutes or so until you see where the water is coming from... most likely sounds like it is coming from under the faucet. I'm betting you'll see what's going on after that!

    Good luck!

    Mark
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    Mar 26, 2012, 08:57 AM
    I think Mark's on to something here. BTW, Stainless steel sinks don't have a separate rim. The rim's a part of the sink. Cheers, Tom
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