I have a Kohler kitchen sink which is about 20 years old. Over the years I have had to replace an internal gaskets two or 3 times and the feed hoses once or twice. First seemed like too much maintenance over the years? Kohler does stuff like the feeds my sink only fit my Kohler faucet on the faucet. You have to order these from Kohler, not in stock any place I found. Not only a pain, expensive, but a total disregard for their customers ease of repair for their corporate greed.
The old compression shut-off valves end up being leaky, and impossible to totally turn off - and should be banned from home use. Quarter turn ball valves are simpler, totally effective, and last forever.
Very helpful video lol. The knobs on the faucet broke so I have to replace them, but it's been turning from one problem to another because of things being different sizes. The supply tubes are these rubber ones, one was straight up and down and the other bent a little. But the issue is now with the new faucet on in place, the tubes are not long enough by like an inch. Like fuck me lmao. Now I have to go find some supply tubes that fit the faucet and the valves.
Thank you so much for this video! I have been without a bathroom sink for quite a few months waiting on a plumber. Crazy time to get anyone to come here in Vermont. I think I might just get the courage to try fixing it myself... after I watch this a few 100 more times. HAHA. THANK YOU!!
Just a side note…Get rid of the “flexible” drain line. There’s a reason its against plumbing code. It should be against the law to sell that garbage too!
I have always used braided stainless supply lines and had no real significant problems but just recently have experienced leaking in the area just behind the connection nut. My question is are any of you other guys having similar issues? I purchased the ones I had problems with at Ace Hardware and Lowes and of course there is also the possibility I am over tightening them to start with .I tighten them snugly then go a couple turns and the leak starts before i tighten them further. It is just a slight drip berween the nut and crimped collar. Very frustrating when dealing with brand new lines.
I mean... I'm pretty sure you do snugly by hand, then 1/4 to 1/2 a turn with the wrench. You look for leaks, and if not, don't do anything. If it leaks, then you tighten it more. Don't tighten it up snugly then do a couple of turns. You have like 2 turns of leeway past handtight to get it right, but a couple of turns will put you waaaaay past that.
Thank you for giving this video, it's good to have a memory refreshing, because I have this job to do only I'm in the kitchen, but water supply lines are basically the same give or take 👌
Great stuff, thank you. What a bloody nightmare it is to find a leak after all that work with the new kit. Well done for persevering without panicking, giving up and forking out for a plumber for $$$$
I was iniatially just looking for the pipe drain issue, but i continued watching, and I have to say. Its prestty satisfying to repair stuff! Great walkthrough!
I would have to look at it to be sure. As you tighten it, there is usually a rubber seal that it is compressing. There may be damage to your old threads on the supply valve. You could try some thread tape.
Thank you so so much for taking the time to do this...the supply line on the utility sink in my basement is leaking on the cold side...went down and saw the water ...almost passed out because my basement flooded a few years ago and that was a long expensive nightmare to abate mold and rebuild...talk about cold sweats and flashbacks😫...any whooo...I think I can do this myself...got one question...should I use Teflon tape on the connector hose to the faucet?
In the sink faucet connection, you should see a gasket similar to 3:05. Sink connections are very much like a garden hose. Sometimes Teflon tape stops leaking if the connection is not tightened properly but is often unnecessary.
I read you need to hand tighten the supply lines because if you over tighten it can mess up the rubber? Is this true I hand tightened but it still continues to leak. I used a wrench and tightened it and will see if it still leaks tomorrow morning. Any feedback is greatly appreciated
You should be fine from the sounds of it. In general, don't overtighten supply lines and avoid reusing old supply lines. It's tempting to crank supply lines on tight, just to be safe. But overtightening supply lines is actually riskier than undertightening. A loose connection that leaks is easy to tighten, but overtightening can wreck rubber seals and crack the threaded nuts. So get into this habit: Make the connections at both ends of the supply line finger-tight, then give them another one-eighth to one-quarter turn with pliers/wrench. If they leak, snug them up a little more.
@@LyonConstruction Thanks man! I ended up tightening it quite a bit till the crimp part didn’t move that much and it hasn’t leaked a bit. I appreciate the feedback
be great if somebody could do a video of this using hookups not made in 2045. 99.9999% of people with these problems are working with stuff from the 70s. like its all great and fine but my old hookups get leakier as i add anything 😂 plumbers tape the leak gets worse, any type of liquid tape it gets worse, over tightening the leak gets worse. not a single thing ive tried has made the leak become less. and no i got basically 0 dollars. im replacing anything.
this is a very informational video. thanks. but how can i remove a broken faucet in a built-in sink. i don't see any holes where i can insert something on it.
Like your easy manner, step-by-step instructions on how to fix a leaky bathroom sink valve line, including where in the hardware store to find all the necessary replacement lines, other essentials. Much Thanks
I have a Delta kitchen faucet that is leaking from the supply lines. I was told I have to replace the entire faucet as you can't replace the supply lines. Is that correct? It's about 5 yrs old and was $220 new at the time. It has gray plastic lines and not the stainless braided kind.
If the supply lines that are permanently attached to the faucet are leaking like mine were, then you probably have to replace the whole thing like I did :(
Thank u I am afraid of the old pipes breaking if I turn them i wish I could send a photo i have 2 shut offs to the hot and cold then there is a blue daily one to the water supply do I turn that off ? I am lost
Before doing any work on the water supply to the sink, I would advise you to turn off the water main to the whole house to be safe. This becomes even more essential if you are replacing the sink's shut-off valves like I did in the video.
I just did this exact same thing and replace my kitchen faucet and a sadly install the stupid thing backwards will this cause my top of the supply line to leak like the part that you screw on through the Fossett connections on the actual Fossett replacement? I tightened both supply lines as tight as they can possibly go and it’s still leaking. Do you think maybe I should use that thread tape that you were using? Honestly I have been working on this for like four days and I am about to lose my mind the space I have is so small under the cabinet I can hardly even fit a small wrench to tighten the supply bolts all the way I had it up using a ratchet to get it oil and then tightening the rest with a wrench it took me hours it was ridiculous the small size of the space I am working in, do you think I could use spray foam around the bolt to stop the leaking? Thanks and I appreciate you making the video you did it’s very helpful
Mahalo for the knowledge 🤙🏼
I really appreciate you making this video man. I also like how you took us everywhere to show the exact process!
Glad it was helpful!
I have a Kohler kitchen sink which is about 20 years old. Over the years I have had to replace an internal gaskets two or 3 times and the feed hoses once or twice. First seemed like too much maintenance over the years? Kohler does stuff like the feeds my sink only fit my Kohler faucet on the faucet. You have to order these from Kohler, not in stock any place I found. Not only a pain, expensive, but a total disregard for their customers ease of repair for their corporate greed.
You made it look so easy, THANK YOU!
I feel like I can do it myself, I’m going to try, I hope I can do it as easy as you did, we will see.
You can do it! Good luck.
@@LyonConstruction ❤️🥰❤️
The old compression shut-off valves end up being leaky, and impossible to totally turn off - and should be banned from home use. Quarter turn ball valves are simpler, totally effective, and last forever.
Thank you, awesome detail and easy-to-follow instruction.
Excellent video and description. Thanks.
Well done! Just Subbed...
you did not tell me if i should or should not use the white plumbers tape on the supply lines...
Very helpful video lol. The knobs on the faucet broke so I have to replace them, but it's been turning from one problem to another because of things being different sizes. The supply tubes are these rubber ones, one was straight up and down and the other bent a little. But the issue is now with the new faucet on in place, the tubes are not long enough by like an inch. Like fuck me lmao. Now I have to go find some supply tubes that fit the faucet and the valves.
This is the second one for the basement bat. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great
love how you showed us step by step from the beginning to the end and showed us your thought process throughout
Thank you so much for this video! I have been without a bathroom sink for quite a few months waiting on a plumber. Crazy time to get anyone to come here in Vermont. I think I might just get the courage to try fixing it myself... after I watch this a few 100 more times. HAHA. THANK YOU!!
Just a side note…Get rid of the “flexible” drain line. There’s a reason its against plumbing code. It should be against the law to sell that garbage too!
I have always used braided stainless supply lines and had no real significant problems but just recently have experienced leaking in the area just behind the connection nut. My question is are any of you other guys having similar issues? I purchased the ones I had problems with at Ace Hardware and Lowes and of course there is also the possibility I am over tightening them to start with .I tighten them snugly then go a couple turns and the leak starts before i tighten them further. It is just a slight drip berween the nut and crimped collar. Very frustrating when dealing with brand new lines.
I mean... I'm pretty sure you do snugly by hand, then 1/4 to 1/2 a turn with the wrench. You look for leaks, and if not, don't do anything. If it leaks, then you tighten it more. Don't tighten it up snugly then do a couple of turns. You have like 2 turns of leeway past handtight to get it right, but a couple of turns will put you waaaaay past that.
Just had that issue, I just had to tighten the connection even more with the wrench.
Have had several problems with the flexible rubber and steel braided lines- the hard plastic are the best.
love how you showed us step by step from the beginning to the end and showed us your thought process throughout
definitely helped me a ton
Thank you. I was wondering if this faucets connector could be affecting my kitchen hot water. Thanks for this video. Much appreciated.
Thank you for giving this video, it's good to have a memory refreshing, because I have this job to do only I'm in the kitchen, but water supply lines are basically the same give or take 👌
Great stuff, thank you. What a bloody nightmare it is to find a leak after all that work with the new kit. Well done for persevering without panicking, giving up and forking out for a plumber for $$$$
Thank you. You helped me diagnosis my kitchen sink problem.
I was iniatially just looking for the pipe drain issue, but i continued watching, and I have to say. Its prestty satisfying to repair stuff! Great walkthrough!
i replaced my faucet line (hot side) twice already because the new one started leaking. I am I over tighting or something else?
I would have to look at it to be sure. As you tighten it, there is usually a rubber seal that it is compressing. There may be damage to your old threads on the supply valve. You could try some thread tape.
Thank you so so much for taking the time to do this...the supply line on the utility sink in my basement is leaking on the cold side...went down and saw the water ...almost passed out because my basement flooded a few years ago and that was a long expensive nightmare to abate mold and rebuild...talk about cold sweats and flashbacks😫...any whooo...I think I can do this myself...got one question...should I use Teflon tape on the connector hose to the faucet?
In the sink faucet connection, you should see a gasket similar to 3:05. Sink connections are very much like a garden hose. Sometimes Teflon tape stops leaking if the connection is not tightened properly but is often unnecessary.
@@LyonConstruction WOW thanks so much...I will replace hose bcuz I don't know the gasket size anyway
Very good explanation thank you very much
Thank you. Good stuff.
My value is just spinning and leaking the water is off
I read you need to hand tighten the supply lines because if you over tighten it can mess up the rubber? Is this true I hand tightened but it still continues to leak. I used a wrench and tightened it and will see if it still leaks tomorrow morning. Any feedback is greatly appreciated
You should be fine from the sounds of it. In general, don't overtighten supply lines and avoid reusing old supply lines. It's tempting to crank supply lines on tight, just to be safe. But overtightening supply lines is actually riskier than undertightening. A loose connection that leaks is easy to tighten, but overtightening can wreck rubber seals and crack the threaded nuts. So get into this habit: Make the connections at both ends of the supply line finger-tight, then give them another one-eighth to one-quarter turn with pliers/wrench. If they leak, snug them up a little more.
@@LyonConstruction Thanks man! I ended up tightening it quite a bit till the crimp part didn’t move that much and it hasn’t leaked a bit. I appreciate the feedback
Very helpful video thanks for sharing
I’m having this problem with a brand new faucet and lines…only one side leaks, did I get a dud? Arg.
So glad others have the same issue of, "ok easy fix" to "I guess we do need a new ____, it needed to be replaced anyway"
be great if somebody could do a video of this using hookups not made in 2045. 99.9999% of people with these problems are working with stuff from the 70s. like its all great and fine but my old hookups get leakier as i add anything 😂 plumbers tape the leak gets worse, any type of liquid tape it gets worse, over tightening the leak gets worse.
not a single thing ive tried has made the leak become less. and no i got basically 0 dollars. im replacing anything.
replace the supply lines lol. my house is 7384 years old. straight copper. is there not a way to do this without replacing stuff.
this is a very informational video. thanks. but how can i remove a broken faucet in a built-in sink. i don't see any holes where i can insert something on it.
Like your easy manner, step-by-step instructions on how to fix a leaky bathroom sink valve line, including where in the hardware store to find all the necessary replacement lines, other essentials. Much Thanks
Funky green sink drain says, "I leak also. Fix me, while you are here, don't be lazy."
I have a Delta kitchen faucet that is leaking from the supply lines. I was told I have to replace the entire faucet as you can't replace the supply lines. Is that correct? It's about 5 yrs old and was $220 new at the time. It has gray plastic lines and not the stainless braided kind.
If the supply lines that are permanently attached to the faucet are leaking like mine were, then you probably have to replace the whole thing like I did :(
@@LyonConstruction Thank you, that's exactly what we finally have decided to do.💗
Are these cold - hot lines connections universal even 4 foreign faucets?
chinese hoses, you will never find them in north america
Thanks king
My flex hose is leaking at the crimp fitting on the end. I guess it gave out. How do I fix it? Can it be recrimped? Or does it need to be replaced
I had this problem too. I just replaced the whole hose. Seems to be leak free for now.
Thank u I am afraid of the old pipes breaking if I turn them i wish I could send a photo i have 2 shut offs to the hot and cold then there is a blue daily one to the water supply do I turn that off ? I am lost
Before doing any work on the water supply to the sink, I would advise you to turn off the water main to the whole house to be safe. This becomes even more essential if you are replacing the sink's shut-off valves like I did in the video.
Thanks so much for this, helped a lot!
I just did this exact same thing and replace my kitchen faucet and a sadly install the stupid thing backwards will this cause my top of the supply line to leak like the part that you screw on through the Fossett connections on the actual Fossett replacement? I tightened both supply lines as tight as they can possibly go and it’s still leaking. Do you think maybe I should use that thread tape that you were using? Honestly I have been working on this for like four days and I am about to lose my mind the space I have is so small under the cabinet I can hardly even fit a small wrench to tighten the supply bolts all the way I had it up using a ratchet to get it oil and then tightening the rest with a wrench it took me hours it was ridiculous the small size of the space I am working in, do you think I could use spray foam around the bolt to stop the leaking? Thanks and I appreciate you making the video you did it’s very helpful
Was looking for something like this! Supply line came off and now can't use either hot or cold.
So I am leaking between the hose and value when I go to twist it on.
Drain vent?
So, how did you reseal between the faucet base and sink to keep water from leaking down into your vanity?
You may need a new faucet otherwise you should be able to replace the old one and caulk around the base of the faucet
Thank you for being so concise yet informative. Wonderful walkthrough!!!