need to stop minor leak after replacing bathroom sink
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need to stop minor leak after replacing bathroom sink
After I replaced a bathroom sink, I have a very slight leak at both the cold and hot connections where the lines to the faucet are connected to the copper water supply lines.
I am wondering whether I simply need to tighten the connections a bit more, or whether the solution might be more complicated. Can couplings be over-tightened?
I am wondering whether I simply need to tighten the connections a bit more, or whether the solution might be more complicated. Can couplings be over-tightened?

Last edited by PJmax; 11-23-19 at 06:12 PM. Reason: reoriented/resized picture
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It would help to know where it is dripping from. Could be at least 3 places. Compression fittings that use a compression ring need to be tightened very tightly.... and the pipe usually needs to be clean. Is your coupling flared? And the braided lines have a rubber gasket that can be over tightened which will cause them to leak.
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If you have to take the hoses off to address the leak it would be a good idea to install shutoff valves.
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if you have to take the hoses off to address the leak it would be a good idea to install shutoff valves.
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Agreed. Typical practice is to install 'angle stop' shut off valves so you can maintain the faucet and supply piping. It appears that you have 1/2 x 3/8" adapters soldered on.
To answer your question, yes you can try tightening those hoses. There is a rubber compression washer inside there that has some give to it. Just know how to shut off your water to your house before you begin, just in case.
To answer your question, yes you can try tightening those hoses. There is a rubber compression washer inside there that has some give to it. Just know how to shut off your water to your house before you begin, just in case.
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Thanks the replies, everyone. I tightened the compression fittings a bit more and the leaks have stopped. I was careful to not over tighten the braided flexible lines.
Regarding shutoff valves, I agree having them is the best way to go. I don't think I'm going to delve into that now but might do so in the future.
Regarding shutoff valves, I agree having them is the best way to go. I don't think I'm going to delve into that now but might do so in the future.