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    Nov 16, 2006, 09:15 AM
    Leak where pipe joins the sink
    When my partners earring fell down the sink I had to remove the "u" shaped pipe to retrieve it.upon doing so the seal was broken where the piping is joined to the ceramic sink.what can I use to make this seal water thight again?any help will be greatly appreciated!
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    Nov 16, 2006, 11:44 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by howell
    when my partners earring fell down the sink i had to remove the "u" shaped pipe to retrieve it.upon doing so the seal was broken where the piping is joined to the ceramic sink.what can i use to make this seal water thight again?any help will be greatly appreciated!
    You have loosend the spud washer that connects to the lavatory. Snug up the nut under the washer. Good luck, Tom
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    Nov 16, 2006, 12:36 PM
    The tape worked! Thanks - M

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