Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair 1 Jul 02, 2013 6:48 pm Noticed the tap is leaking, traced to the underside of the kitchen sink and it appears that the leak comes from the connector. I tried to tighten it with a wrench but there's not enough clearance. I was wondering is there a special tool for situations like this? Or does it require the removal of the entire faucet? Thanks in advance for your responses. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Leaky tap 2Jul 02, 2013 8:26 pm They generally don't come lose as they aren't suppose to be over tightened. The o ring keeps it watertight. I'd take off the mixer and see how tight or loose it is. Don't over tighten it. It could be a number of things. How old and what brand is it? Re: Leaky tap 3Jul 02, 2013 9:33 pm Thought it was a 2 minute fix, now sounds like a project for the weekend. Meanwhile I have put a bowl underneath to catch the leak. Not sure about the brand, some no name cheapy, it's not even that old. Will take a closer look on Saturday, may be time to upgrade to something better. Re: Leaky tap 5Jul 02, 2013 10:18 pm Not to hard, really. Undo the mixer, lift it up and check the connections. When checked replace. Worst case is it still has a slight leak in which case get new "o" and fit them. No need to hit panic stations just yet. Settlement 1/2/12 New Shed 23/3/12 Slab poured 27/3/12 Frame complete 4/5/12 Roof complete 1/6/12 LOCKUP 29/6/12 Our new build blog http://kareenhillsownerbuild.blogspot.com/ Re: Leaky tap 6Jul 08, 2013 11:29 am Usually a small open-ended spanner will fit. It can be done from within the cupboard by undoing the lower end, and tightening the top connection. If it still leaks the inner O ring needs replacing Arfur Re: Leaky tap 7Jul 10, 2013 9:00 pm delatite13 Not to hard, really. Undo the mixer, lift it up and check the connections. When checked replace. Worst case is it still has a slight leak in which case get new "o" and fit them. No need to hit panic stations just yet. ^^^ X2 ! worst case scenario me thinks to change the braided hoses. that will depend on the kitchen bench depth. you'll have to specify it so it allows for both the tap and the sink 1 7741 7 5351 Brass or 2) Stainless steel made - which Kitchen tap is good for drinking.Brass kitchen taps in Australia contain lead… 0 6909 |