The tube that runs from the water valve to the faucet is leaking at the
valve. It looks like the washer on the end is messed up. I can't find a
new washer and tape doesn't work. Is there any thing that I can put over
the threads or something else to do? The vanity and the bathroom are
very small and I am big, so I am trying to avoid getting up under there
to replace the entire line if there is a viable alternative. Any?
--
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late
to work within the system, but too early to shoot
the *******s."-- Claire Wolfe

Kurt Ullman wrote:

The tube that runs from the water valve to the faucet is leaking at the
valve. It looks like the washer on the end is messed up. I can't find a
new washer and tape doesn't work. Is there any thing that I can put over
the threads or something else to do? The vanity and the bathroom are
very small and I am big, so I am trying to avoid getting up under there
to replace the entire line if there is a viable alternative. Any?

Are you referring to one of these:

http://www-img.toolstation.com/image...bbig/86348.jpg

If so, sounds like you really do need a new washer as sealing the threads
will not do much good. No hardware store nearby - or neighbours?

--
Tim Watts Personal Blog: http://www.dionic.net/tim/

"History will be kind to me for I intend to write it."

On Dec 1, 7:52*am, Kurt Ullman wrote:
The tube that runs from the water valve to the faucet is leaking at the
valve. It looks like the washer on the end is messed up. I can't find a
new washer and tape doesn't work. Is there any thing that I can put over
the threads or something else to do? The vanity and the bathroom are
very small and I am big, so I am trying to avoid getting up under there
to replace the entire line if there is a viable alternative. Any?
--
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late
to work within the system, but too early to shoot
the *******s."-- Claire Wolfe

Your line may be failing at the connector, its probably a good idea to
replace BOTH LINES, otherwise a blown line could flood your
home........

even if you have to get a plumber or friend to do the replacement!

On Dec 1, 8:38*am, bob haller wrote:
On Dec 1, 7:52*am, Kurt Ullman wrote:

The tube that runs from the water valve to the faucet is leaking at the
valve. It looks like the washer on the end is messed up. I can't find a
new washer and tape doesn't work. Is there any thing that I can put over
the threads or something else to do? The vanity and the bathroom are
very small and I am big, so I am trying to avoid getting up under there
to replace the entire line if there is a viable alternative. Any?
--
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late
to work within the system, but too early to shoot
the *******s."-- Claire Wolfe

Your line may be failing at the connector, its probably a good idea to
replace BOTH LINES, otherwise a blown line could flood your
home........

even if you have to get a plumber or friend to do the replacement!

It's not clear what kind of connector he actually has.
He said "tube" which could mean it's one of the solid
tubing types which uses compression fittings. On
those, taping the threads isn't going to do anything.
He also said washer, and I think in general any
of these lines relies on some kind of compression ferrule
or washer to seal. Taping isn't going to work.

In article ,
Tim Watts wrote:

Kurt Ullman wrote:

The tube that runs from the water valve to the faucet is leaking at the
valve. It looks like the washer on the end is messed up. I can't find a
new washer and tape doesn't work. Is there any thing that I can put over
the threads or something else to do? The vanity and the bathroom are
very small and I am big, so I am trying to avoid getting up under there
to replace the entire line if there is a viable alternative. Any?

Are you referring to one of these:

http://www-img.toolstation.com/image...bbig/86348.jpg

If so, sounds like you really do need a new washer as sealing the threads
will not do much good. No hardware store nearby - or neighbours?
That is it. I thought I'd need to do that, but I wasn't able to find
a replacement washer (at least at the local Ace) and I am trying to not
replace the whole thing if I can get around for the reasons above.
--
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late
to work within the system, but too early to shoot
the *******s."-- Claire Wolfe

Kurt Ullman wrote:

If so, sounds like you really do need a new washer as sealing the threads
will not do much good. No hardware store nearby - or neighbours?
That is it. I thought I'd need to do that, but I wasn't able to find
a replacement washer (at least at the local Ace) and I am trying to not
replace the whole thing if I can get around for the reasons above.

Caveat - I'm a brit - but one man's 1/2" tap connector is likely to be
similar to another's (maybe!).

So no local proper hardware store? Then I would try the neighbours - someone
will have a spare washer - they are pretty common. Or order online and wait
for a few days if you can.

Anything else is going to be a bodge that will fail quickly and will
probably make a proper repair harder.

As someone else noted, it's also possible the hose joint to the metal end
might be failing. Is the water coming out from the nut (either thread end or
the bit where the central metal bit goes through). Or is it seeping down
from the braid?

All things said, those hose assemblies (Brits call then "flexible tap
connectors" - no idea if the USA term is the same) are not expensive and are
incredibly easy to replace.

--
Tim Watts Personal Blog: http://www.dionic.net/tim/

"History will be kind to me for I intend to write it."

In article ,
Kurt Ullman wrote:

In article ,
Tim Watts wrote:

Kurt Ullman wrote:

The tube that runs from the water valve to the faucet is leaking at the
valve. It looks like the washer on the end is messed up. I can't find a
new washer and tape doesn't work. Is there any thing that I can put over
the threads or something else to do? The vanity and the bathroom are
very small and I am big, so I am trying to avoid getting up under there
to replace the entire line if there is a viable alternative. Any?

Are you referring to one of these:

http://www-img.toolstation.com/image...bbig/86348.jpg

If so, sounds like you really do need a new washer as sealing the threads
will not do much good. No hardware store nearby - or neighbours?
That is it. I thought I'd need to do that, but I wasn't able to find
a replacement washer (at least at the local Ace) and I am trying to not
replace the whole thing if I can get around for the reasons above.

The new hoses are pretty damn cheap. Buy a new hose and pirate the
washer from it. Then you won't have to replace the hose. Don't use any
tape on the threads; the washer alone does the sealing, and tape will
only interfere.

Kurt Ullman wrote:
In article ,
Tim Watts wrote:

Kurt Ullman wrote:

The tube that runs from the water valve to the faucet is leaking at
the valve. It looks like the washer on the end is messed up. I
can't find a new washer and tape doesn't work. Is there any thing
that I can put over the threads or something else to do? The vanity
and the bathroom are very small and I am big, so I am trying to
avoid getting up under there to replace the entire line if there is
a viable alternative. Any?

Are you referring to one of these:

http://www-img.toolstation.com/image...bbig/86348.jpg


That is it. I thought I'd need to do that, but I wasn't able to find
a replacement washer (at least at the local Ace) and I am trying to
not replace the whole thing if I can get around for the reasons above.

A photo might help. With a photo, people here could see what type of
fitting/connection there is at the point of the leak. You can use something
like http://tinypic.com/ to post the photo.

Kurt Ullman wrote:
In article ,
Tim Watts wrote:

Kurt Ullman wrote:

The tube that runs from the water valve to the faucet is leaking at
the valve. It looks like the washer on the end is messed up. I
can't find a new washer and tape doesn't work. Is there any thing
that I can put over the threads or something else to do? The vanity
and the bathroom are very small and I am big, so I am trying to
avoid getting up under there to replace the entire line if there is
a viable alternative. Any?

Are you referring to one of these:

http://www-img.toolstation.com/image...bbig/86348.jpg

If so, sounds like you really do need a new washer as sealing the
threads will not do much good. No hardware store nearby - or
neighbours?

That is it. I thought I'd need to do that, but I wasn't able to find
a replacement washer (at least at the local Ace) and I am trying to
not replace the whole thing if I can get around for the reasons above.

Another option that you could try is:

Turn off the valve; disconnect the connection; put some 100% silicone caulk
in there where the rubber washer is; reconnect the connection, but just part
way; let it dry/cure for 24 hours; then tighten the connection and turn the
water back on and see if it still leaks.

The flex lines aren't killer expensive, and they do go bad. Make some calls,
someone out there should have a basin wrench, and the skills to use it.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..

"bob haller" wrote in message
...

Your line may be failing at the connector, its probably a good idea to
replace BOTH LINES, otherwise a blown line could flood your
home........

even if you have to get a plumber or friend to do the replacement!

The new flex tube is cheaper than the water damage clean up.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..

"Kurt Ullman" wrote in message
...

If so, sounds like you really do need a new washer as sealing the threads
will not do much good. No hardware store nearby - or neighbours?
That is it. I thought I'd need to do that, but I wasn't able to find
a replacement washer (at least at the local Ace) and I am trying to not
replace the whole thing if I can get around for the reasons above.

On Sat, 01 Dec 2012 07:52:06 -0500, Kurt Ullman
wrote:

The tube that runs from the water valve to the faucet is leaking at the
valve. It looks like the washer on the end is messed up. I can't find a
new washer and tape doesn't work. Is there any thing that I can put over
the threads or something else to do? The vanity and the bathroom are
very small and I am big, so I am trying to avoid getting up under there
to replace the entire line if there is a viable alternative. Any?
Replace the whole line. Hire a little guy if you don't fit.

On Sat, 01 Dec 2012 08:04:12 -0800, Smitty Two
wrote:

In article ,
Kurt Ullman wrote:

In article ,
Tim Watts wrote:

Kurt Ullman wrote:

The tube that runs from the water valve to the faucet is leaking at the
valve. It looks like the washer on the end is messed up. I can't find a
new washer and tape doesn't work. Is there any thing that I can put over
the threads or something else to do? The vanity and the bathroom are
very small and I am big, so I am trying to avoid getting up under there
to replace the entire line if there is a viable alternative. Any?

Are you referring to one of these:

http://www-img.toolstation.com/image...bbig/86348.jpg

If so, sounds like you really do need a new washer as sealing the threads
will not do much good. No hardware store nearby - or neighbours?
That is it. I thought I'd need to do that, but I wasn't able to find
a replacement washer (at least at the local Ace) and I am trying to not
replace the whole thing if I can get around for the reasons above.

The new hoses are pretty damn cheap. Buy a new hose and pirate the
washer from it. Then you won't have to replace the hose. Don't use any
tape on the threads; the washer alone does the sealing, and tape will
only interfere.
On quite a few I've seen and worked on it would be impossible to
change the washer without damaging it. They are NOT made to be
repairable, or serviceable - that's why you can't buy just the
"washer"

On Sat, 1 Dec 2012 13:05:01 -0500, "TomR" wrote:

http://www-img.toolstation.com/image...bbig/86348.jpg

If so, sounds like you really do need a new washer as sealing the
threads will not do much good. No hardware store nearby - or
neighbours?

That is it. I thought I'd need to do that, but I wasn't able to find
a replacement washer (at least at the local Ace) and I am trying to
not replace the whole thing if I can get around for the reasons above.

Another option that you could try is:

Turn off the valve; disconnect the connection; put some 100% silicone caulk
in there where the rubber washer is; reconnect the connection, but just part
way; let it dry/cure for 24 hours; then tighten the connection and turn the
water back on and see if it still leaks.


I suspect the OP has a ferrule and not a "washer".

OP try to lightly tighten the nut to see if the leak stops.

On Sat, 1 Dec 2012 13:10:47 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

The new flex tube is cheaper than the water damage clean up.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.
even adding in the price of a new basin wrench (less than $30 for a
good one)

Kurt Ullman wrote:
In article ,
Tim Watts wrote:

Kurt Ullman wrote:

The tube that runs from the water valve to the faucet is leaking at
the valve. It looks like the washer on the end is messed up. I
can't find a new washer and tape doesn't work. Is there any thing
that I can put over the threads or something else to do? The vanity
and the bathroom are very small and I am big, so I am trying to
avoid getting up under there to replace the entire line if there is
a viable alternative. Any?

Are you referring to one of these:

http://www-img.toolstation.com/image...bbig/86348.jpg

If so, sounds like you really do need a new washer as sealing the
threads will not do much good. No hardware store nearby - or
neighbours?
That is it. I thought I'd need to do that, but I wasn't able to find
a replacement washer (at least at the local Ace) and I am trying to
not replace the whole thing if I can get around for the reasons above.


At the risk of asking the obvious, have you tried tightening the nut?

--

dadiOH
____________________________

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Maybe just ready for a change? Check it out...
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In article ,
Oren wrote:


OP try to lightly tighten the nut to see if the leak stops.

I did that and it didn't. In fact I think I got a little carried away
and got it too tight since the leak was bigger.
--
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late
to work within the system, but too early to shoot
the *******s."-- Claire Wolfe

five bucks..... everyone needs one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-inch...nch-91958.html

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..

wrote in message
...

even adding in the price of a new basin wrench
(less than $30 for a good one)

Kurt Ullman wrote in news:nv-
:

The tube that runs from the water valve to the faucet is leaking at the
valve. It looks like the washer on the end is messed up. I can't find a
new washer and tape doesn't work. Is there any thing that I can put over
the threads or something else to do? The vanity and the bathroom are
very small and I am big, so I am trying to avoid getting up under there
to replace the entire line if there is a viable alternative. Any?

...very small and I am big...

Ahhh, the advantage of Vietnamese friends.

On Sat, 1 Dec 2012 16:56:36 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

five bucks..... everyone needs one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-inch...nch-91958.html

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.

wrote in message
.. .

even adding in the price of a new basin wrench
(less than $30 for a good one)

Note - I DID say a "good one"

"If you want first quality oats, you have to be willing to pay first
quality price. If you are willing to settle for oats that have already
gone through the horse, they DO come a little cheaper"

DO you have A LINK to a GOOD one? THE link I POSTED was a CHEAPIE.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..

wrote in message
...
On Sat, 1 Dec 2012 16:56:36 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

five bucks..... everyone needs one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-inch...nch-91958.html

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.

wrote in message
.. .

even adding in the price of a new basin wrench
(less than $30 for a good one)

Note - I DID say a "good one"

"If you want first quality oats, you have to be willing to pay first
quality price. If you are willing to settle for oats that have already
gone through the horse, they DO come a little cheaper"

On Sun, 2 Dec 2012 07:19:51 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

DO you have A LINK to a GOOD one? THE link I POSTED was a CHEAPIE.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.

wrote in message
.. .
On Sat, 1 Dec 2012 16:56:36 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

five bucks..... everyone needs one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-inch...nch-91958.html

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.

wrote in message
. ..

even adding in the price of a new basin wrench
(less than $30 for a good one)

Note - I DID say a "good one"

"If you want first quality oats, you have to be willing to pay first
quality price. If you are willing to settle for oats that have already
gone through the horse, they DO come a little cheaper"

Don't have a link, but I bought one at the local hardware for $15
that was pretty much useless for $14.99 - I returned it and bought one
from Canadian Tire for $19.95 that was much better - I could have gone
over to the local plumbing /HVAC distributor and bought a real good
one for about $39.99 - but since I don't use one that often it would
have been a waste of $20.04.

The $14.99 one was a waste of $14.99 and I'm pretty sure I would have
found a $5 one a total waste of $5.