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    Jul 13, 2012, 09:47 AM
    J trap, leaking at nut
    I am replacing a metal J Trap 1 1/4 " no problem, but I am getting leaking from nut assembly on both sides of connecrtion. Please help
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    Jul 14, 2012, 08:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by curlymommom View Post
    I am replacing a metal J Trap 1 1/4 " no problem, but I am getting leaking from nut assembly on both sides of connecrtion. Please help
    Are you saying that all the connections leak? Did you forget the gaskets? Cross threaded both nuts? More details please. Tom,
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