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Peigi (MA)
I have a leak from the sink basket. It seems the putty around the silver sink seal is worn out. It's leaking between the sink and the gasket underneath. How do I go about fixing this? Thank you
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Wheelchair (IL)
Remove the old sink basket assembly and use fresh plumber's putty. As you compress the basin nut, the excess putty will ooze out. Trim it and kept tightening the assy.
Best Wishes
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
Theres a good possibility that the old basket strainer will be damaged while being removed. It might be a good idea to have a new one on hand when you begin to work on it.
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packy (MA)
yeah, given that most of them are fastened with a white metal nut (corrodes badly), i find they have to be cut out rather than unscrewed.
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hj (AZ)
More likely is that when it was installed, the installer got putty on the threads and the nut is "welded" to the strainer, (and it could also be why it stated leaking). When the new strainer is install be sure to remove any putty that comes through the bottom of the opening before tightening the locknut.
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