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New Member
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Mar 20, 2007, 01:30 PM
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Leaking connection
Greetining,
After some bathroom remodelling, I reinstalled a pedistal bathroom sink. I used copper tubing to connect the supply to the faucet. However the connections from the tube to the faucet keeps leeking. What am I doing wrong? Dan
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Ultra Member
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Mar 20, 2007, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by zfish
Greetining,
After some bathroom remodelling, I reinstalled a pedistal bathroom sink. I used copper tubing to connect the supply to the faucet. However the connections from the tube to the faucet keeps leeking. What am I doing wrong? Dan
Did you use cone washers and friction rings?
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New Member
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Mar 20, 2007, 02:40 PM
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No, sure didn't.
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Ultra Member
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Mar 20, 2007, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by zfish
No, sure didn't.
Well, I'd say we found your problem.
What size copper tube are you using, 3/8?
That will be the most common size when you're hunting for parts.
Good luck.
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New Member
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Mar 20, 2007, 03:36 PM
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Probably 3/8. Went to Ace hardware, but I think they gave me the wrong thing. The rubber washer is red and flat and when I tried to use it I could not get the thread started. It is not cone shape like your photo. Dan
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Ultra Member
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Mar 20, 2007, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by zfish
Probably 3/8. Went to Ace hardware, but I think they gave me the wrong thing. The rubber washer is red and flat and when I tried to use it I could not get the thread started. It is not cone shape like your photo. Dan
Okay, but don't forget the friction rings -- The basin nut will shred the washer if you don't use 'em.
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New Member
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Mar 21, 2007, 05:42 AM
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Do the friction rings go directly behind the rubber washer or behind the head of the tube?
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Eternal Plumber
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Mar 21, 2007, 09:43 AM
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The anti-friction ring will install at the base of the cone and on top of the nut.
I'm a old time plumber. In my day the pipe size was determined by what it will carry,(I.D.) Are we talking 3/8" ID or OD. They do make 1/4" chrome supply tubes with a built in nose cone for easy installation. Check it out. Good luck, Tom
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New Member
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Mar 21, 2007, 10:18 AM
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It's the chrome supply tube with built in nose. So it does not look like I need the rubber cone. Still, it leaks. Any suggestions? Dan
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Eternal Plumber
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Mar 21, 2007, 10:40 AM
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Try coating the nose cone with pipe joint compound and cranking down on it. Good luck, Tom
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