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charlie c (NJ)
Four new Moen bathroom faucets installed.
Three leak by the drain gasket threads
Leaks occur overnite without using faucet
Appreciate any suggestions sealing the threads?
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Author:
KCRoto (MO)
If 4 were installed, and 3 are leaking, it means they weren't installed properly. The gaskets may be under tightened, or off center. Back off the nut under them and wiggle the drain, and manually work the gasket into the void evenly. Vanity sinks are hard to see while they are in position but a flashlight and a mirror can work wonders. Tighten the drains back down firmly and see if that takes care of it.
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Author:
packy (MA)
if that doesn't take care of the leaks, remove the drain, clean off the plumbers putty and apply 100% silicone caulk instead. put some onto the rubber gasket as well.
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Author:
charlie c (NJ)
Packy
plumbers puddy is thick when installed. How thick for a bead for silicone caulk?
Can I use GE silicone (used in showers, etc.) or is there a special brand?
Appreciate your advise.
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Author:
KCRoto (MO)
I personally use Lexel for sink drains and toilets since it holds up well to scrubbing.
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Author:
bernabeu (SC)
The original and ONLY purpose for the putty was to protect the china from scratching/chipping by the metal drain.
The seal is made by the bottom "Mack" washer.
Today's plastic and/or flat drain assemblies tend to leak, especially the ones from the big box stores.
IMO:
If you need silicone to seal a water leak from the top you are dealing with either
junk
or
incompetence
however
it WILL stop the leak from showing.
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Author:
packy (MA)
bernabeu, while i agree that the mack washer should make the seal, i can not afford to have a callback on any job.
applying silicone to mack washers, shower strainers, basket strainers, tub waste flanges etc. has given me a 100% success rate.
i have gone back years later to replace something for a customer that i had siliconed in and had slight (if any) trouble removing the old part/s.
as for the 'junk' available today, i agree.
sadly, this is the world we live in.
we either adapt or fail.
as i have said before, running a business on quaint cape ann (my town has about 6000 residents) as opposed to running a business in NYC are two very differing scenarios.
my business is mostly repeat business or referals.
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Author:
charlie c (NJ)
re-putty all with "sta put Ultra" plumbers puddy and Premier pipe joint compound on threads and gasket.
No leaks. thks to all.
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Author:
hj (AZ)
I installed five of them yesterday and NONE of them leaked, so it must be the way you installed them.
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Author:
bernabeu (SC)
packy,
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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