The problem here was a plastic nut on a metal tube. They don't get tight enough to seal a metal-to-metal seal. The "fix" was as simple as a metal nut tightened properly and it would have been permanent compared to a hose which has a 5-year life expectancy.
So. I am replacing my kitchen sink faucet. It's already installed over the sink but I have not yet attached the lines. I have the water supply under the sink shut off. The lines from the wall are not connect to the lines from the sink. With the water supply under the sink turned off, One of the lines from the wall is dripping water from the end that would connect to the line coming from the faucet. Does this mean that the valve under the sink is leaking? Do I need to shut off the main water supply to the whole house? Thanks!
Most likely you have cross threaded the nut, did not tightnen the nut enough, or overtightened the nut. Make sure to start the nut properly and only tighten enough to seat the seal.
I could NOT get the bottom off for anything! I was really trying not to have to hire a plumber for a simple fix. Any advice? my leak is on the hot water side.
C Rowley I have a few suggestions you can try: It may sound silly but make sure you are turning the nut the correct way. Also, it is unlikely, but you may have a left hand threaded nut. If possible use a bigger wrench or put a piece of pipe on the handle of the wrench for more leverage. Make sure to hold the bottom of the valve to keep from bending the pipe. Use a chemical loosening agent if corrosion is present. Use a small torch to heat the nut for a few minutes before trying to loosen it. Be careful if you've applied flammable chemicals. I hope this helps and let me know how it turns out.
Finally got it off! I was turning it in the wrong direction from what was needed to take it off. Maybe I was confusing my "leftie loosey righty tighty" rule. . . . Thanks!
If that is your case then it is most likely that the faucet is leaking. Most faucets can be repaired by replacing the wearable parts. Depending on the faucet, you may need new gaskets, o-rings, washers, etc. A hardware store should have what you need. Of course, you can always install a new faucet. That may be a good option if you want something different.
@@CoryWCordell that's the thing... I've replaced the faucet with a brand new faucet and it's still leaking. Is it possible for the water inlet hose/seals to only leak when the water is turned on at the faucet?
@@ormand3000 It is possible that the internal components begin to leak when the valve is opened. I'd double check that the connection of the water line isn't leaking. If not, then that may be your issue.
My problem is, I live in a condo so even if I turn the water off, the main line is still running so the water is still leaking. This is making it very difficult to fix anything.
At what point in this video did you fix or stop a leak??? All you did was remove and replace the lines. Not what the title suggests. Not helpful at all. GFY.
