How to Diagnose a Leak in a Bathroom Sink Supply Connector
what you'll need
- Wrench
- Flashlight
- Working clothes
- Protective goggles
- Working gloves
A leaking bathroom sink supply connector can cause a lot of trouble and may lead to severe water damage in some parts of your home. Fortunately, this problem can easily be diagnosed and addressed early. No, you do not have to be an expert in plumbing to be able to diagnose the problem in your bathroom sink supply connector. By following these steps, you can easily find out the source of the problem.
Step 1 – Wear the Proper Working Clothes
Working with the pipes under your sink can be messy so make sure that you wear the right working clothes. Also, see to it that you wear protective goggles before you work under your sink.
Step 2 – Check the Supply Line to the Faucet
Your water supply line is connected to the underside of your sink faucet. To determine if there are leaks in the supply line, check the line from the angle stop on the wall going to the faucet and look for signs of leaking.
Step 3 – Look for leaks in the Drain Line
The drain line located at the bottom of your sink is usually the source of the leak so shine your flashlight on this part and look for signs of leaking.