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citizenmundane (Non-US)
Hey Everyone,
So the Delta rough in for my tub has started to leak where the copper pipe joins the rubber/plastic bit.
Here are a few pics.
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Not sure how to stop the leak with this type of set-up.
Help?
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ravi102769 (VA)
It looks like it's just the O-ring for the spout. I would contact Delta and have them send a new one and when you put it together use some faucet grease on it.
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citizenmundane (Non-US)
Thanks. So the o-ring on the top? How would that cause the leak between the copper and the rubber part?
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
The o-ring is the only thing that prevents water from running back down the spout adapter. I'm pretty sure the o-ring is broken. I'd take it to a hardware store and get a new one for 50 cents or less.
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packy (MA)
i believe the black plastic below is just a sleeve used for securing the faucet. it has nothing that can leak. the leak as pointed out is above and running down thru the inside of that sleeve.
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citizenmundane (Non-US)
Ok. Thanks everyone. I'll replace the o-ring and report back. I appreciate the help.
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citizenmundane (Non-US)
Replacing the o-ring seemed to do the trick. Thanks everyone!
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