Sink Supply Line Leak

This is a step by step video for replacing a leaking supply line.

Sink supply line leak.

If the leak persists before replacing the entire valve try this. My water supply valve under the kitchen sink leaks. Leaks can occur at several parts of a braided plumbing line usually because of punctures deterioration or prolonged stretching. Stay alert to leaking clues.

If a water supply line to your sink is leaking you can easily replace the line and repair the leak yourself. So i am on here reading and appreciate all help and ideas to fix it. I have the faucet installed in the sink but not connected to the hot and cold water. If the leak comes from the connection between the connector and the faucet or the handles make sure that the connections are tightened.

If a fitting on a supply line under your sink breaks and a spray of water comes shooting out you know immediately where the trouble is but some leaks are a lot sneakier. The term braided refers to the line s exterior covering a flexible sheath of woven metal. I located it and also tightened the connections slowed it down but now looks like a piece of the line has a leak. Virtually every modern kitchen sink supply line is a do it yourself task so fixing a leaky supply line will only require the use of tools that can be found in every home toolbox.

The cold water supply line from the wall is dripping water slowly. I am replacing the faucet in my kitchen. Do you have a sl. Turn off the water at the house s main shutoff then disassemble the problematic shutoff valve without disconnecting the valve from either the water supply line or the line leading to the toilet.

Reconnect the water supply lines turn on the water and check for leaks. The hot and cold water supply under the sink is turned off at the valves. The water supply lines need to be replaced if they still leak after doing the repairs. This will save you a lot of money in calling a plumber to your home to do the work.

Braided plumbing lines connect supply valves to plumbing fixtures such as faucets.