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    Quizzle23 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 31, 2015, 09:02 AM
    Bathroom sink - pop up assembly
    I installed a pop up assembly last night in my bathroom sink and now I have a "drip" leak between the body of the pop up assembly and the tail piece. I do not believe I can tighten it any more so my question is; is there some sort of puddy or something that I should put on the threads of the tail piece?

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    Dec 31, 2015, 11:13 AM
    Pipe dope (pipe thread compound) or Teflon tape. I prefer pipe dope. Wrap tail pipe with masking tape for better grip.
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    Dec 31, 2015, 11:37 AM
    Thank you, I will get some Pipe Dope today and try it.
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    Dec 31, 2015, 02:13 PM
    Yep I agree with hkstroud, Thanks.

    John
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    Dec 31, 2015, 04:47 PM
    If the leak is between "tail piece" and pop-up assembly - then the tail piece should be threaded. You wrap the threads with teflon tape and reinstall. If the tail piece comes with a nut and washer - then check your installation making sure the washer is installed the right-side-up or install new washer. Tighten with hand plus 1/2 turn with channel locks.

    Plumber's Putty is not used to seal leaks from tail piece

    Milo
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