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    suuzz Posts: 5, Reputation: 0
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    #1

    Feb 28, 2009, 03:46 PM
    Leaking pipe under sink
    Hi,

    My dad replaced the taps on the small hand basin in the downstairs loo.
    I had to buy small 'extenders' for the pipes so that he could fit the taps, as the
    Original taps had a longer trunk. Anyway, they look very nice, but I noticed this evening
    That there are drips coming out of the extenders, onto the floor. I don't think I can
    Put my dad through trying to sort it out as he's getting on a bit, and I could hear him
    Huffing and puffing the first and the second time of trying. My question is - rather than
    Trying to take it all off and put a better washer on, is there some sort of seleant from a
    Tube I could use? If I turned the water off at the mains untilo the pipes are dry, and then seal it?

    Suuzz
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    Feb 28, 2009, 03:51 PM

    Any chance of a picture? Are these extenders made of metal tubing with maybe compression fittings? If so, just get 2 wrenches on the compression fitting and tighten. When I repair a leaker I then wrap it with toilet paper, total dead give away if the leak is still there.
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    Feb 28, 2009, 04:37 PM

    Yep, a picture of the leaking area would help us help you.
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    Feb 28, 2009, 04:51 PM

    ... and if it is plastic extender, than you can try to tighten it up 1/4" by hand...
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    Mar 1, 2009, 03:23 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Milo Dolezal View Post
    ....and if it is plastic extender, than you can try to tighten it up 1/4" by hand...
    Hi everyone,

    Thanks for replying. It is a brass extender. If I find my camera I'll take a pic. I guess I was trying to avoid asking my dad to start fiddling with it again, and I don't have the correct tools to attempt it myself.

    I look for my camera.

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    Mar 1, 2009, 02:42 PM

    We will be here when you find it. Good luck.
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