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    Jul 20, 2012, 06:39 AM
    Handle leaking
    The hot water handle in the bathroom sink is leaking. Any easy fix?
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    Jul 20, 2012, 09:46 AM
    Depends on what the leak is from. It may be as simple as tightening the packing nut or replacing an O ring. Picture? Brand?
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    Jul 20, 2012, 09:59 AM
    I think it is Pegasus.
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    Jul 20, 2012, 10:01 AM
    It is leaking between the ring that goes at the bottom of the handle and the actual sink.
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    Jul 20, 2012, 11:47 AM
    You should be able to get a rebuild kit at HD, that is their brand. Probably leaking past sn O ring.
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    Jul 20, 2012, 12:50 PM
    Since you specified hot side can we assume that this is a two handle faucet?
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    Jul 20, 2012, 01:10 PM
    Yep, two separate handles for hot an cold.
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    Jul 20, 2012, 01:29 PM
    Remove handle.
    Remove eschution. That's the pretty part you see. Probably screws off. You should then see a nut around the stem. That is the bonnet nut. It keeps water from coming out around the stem. Temporarily put handle back on and open the faucet. Tighten the bonnet nut until water stops leaking around the stem. About 1/8 to 1/4 turn.
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    Jul 20, 2012, 01:31 PM
    You're the best, I'll try that!
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