Faucet Supply Line Connector Leaking

Tighten the connections where the supply line attaches if it is leaking there.

Faucet supply line connector leaking.

Here s our official advice. This is a step by step video for replacing a leaking supply line. If there is a leak coming from a supply line connection to the faucet or from the hot and cold water on and off valves it is probably related to a broken seal. A leak under the sink.

If you learn to identify the cause of your braided line s leak you can determine whether to repair it or replace it. Have you ever opened the sink cupboard door to find water running down from your taps. Twist a hand tightening nut a quarter run or turn a compression nut a quarter turn using an adjustable wrench. If this does not solve the problem remove the entire connector underneath the faucet apply teflon tape on the male threads of the faucet and handles and reconnect it.

If you can t find one tighten the regular plastic nut in two stages. The water needs to be shut off but. Not all leaking under a sink comes from the faucet. You could get an adapter which you could thread onto the existing faucet fitting with pipe dope or tape and which would have undamaged threads and sealing surface and to which the supply hose would make a leak free seal.

Leaks can occur at several parts of a braided plumbing line usually because of punctures deterioration or prolonged stretching. To do this turn on one faucet at a time until you can find out which supply line is leaking water. Buy a toilet water 18 supply line that has a metal nut or a reinforced plastic compression nut. First tighten it enough to stop the water from leaking.

Therefore you will need to determine which water supply line is leaking. This is a step by step video for replacing a leaking supply line. Step 1 locate the leaky water supply line. All your detergents etc sitting in.

If the leak comes from the connection between the connector and the faucet or the handles make sure that the connections are tightened. If it is the sink drain opening or the fittings on the drain p trap that are leaking this is also usually a matter of tightening the drain connections. The term braided refers to the line s exterior covering a flexible sheath of woven metal. In a very old faucet the tailpieces may have corroded so far that tight connections to flexible supply tubes are no longer possible.