Recent content by Merry Widow

  1. Merry Widow

    Widespread Faucet Leak at TEE

    Success>>>>Removed supply lines; tightened the TEE and then reattached the lines. No drips at all. Saved a $200 service call. Thank you again, Terry.
  2. Merry Widow

    Widespread Faucet Leak at TEE

    Thank you Terry. No room to turn the TEE but I will give removing and reattaching the supply lines a try. Love this forum.!!
  3. Merry Widow

    Widespread Faucet Leak at TEE

    Have a Kohler Devonshire faucet that needed 2 new supply lines. I also replaced the TEE that connects to the faucet stem. When I placed the new TEE on, I did not tighten it enough. I was afraid that I would compress the washer too much. When I turn on the faucets, I see no leaks. But...
  4. Merry Widow

    What creates the seal on this Kohler 73151-A hose at the Tee

    Thanks Terry. I understand what a compression is, so I think I can tighten it enough to stop the leak. Love this forum!!
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    What creates the seal on this Kohler 73151-A hose at the Tee

    Sorry, these replies went into my JUNK folder. You are correct Wayne -- I am wondering what creates the seal on the end you have pictured above; that ends connects to the TEE. The hose I removed had a split in the fitting, maybe from being over tightened. I do not want to ruin the new hose...
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    What creates the seal on this Kohler 73151-A hose at the Tee

    Thank you for taking the time to reply. Maybe I just have to tighten the fitting at the tee where it is dripping. Unfortunately I have never heard of the term "ground joint." I was hoping it might be some type of compression fitting that I can't see and that I need to just tighten more...
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    What creates the seal on this Kohler 73151-A hose at the Tee

    Hello, My newly installed Kohler replacement hose , part # 73151-A below, connecting the Valve Body to the Tee is dripping. Can anyone PLEASE tell me what creates the seal at the Tee? The only washer I can see is at the valve body end. No leaks there. I cannot visually see a washer on the...
  8. Merry Widow

    Kohler Devonshire Faucet-- New Flexible Hose to Tee inlet drips

    Thanks for the reply. I have attached pictures of the hoses. They are genuine Kohler. I also included a pic of the TEE. I always get a drip from both sides with the shutoff valves turned to the ON position. When I turn a faucet ON, the tee then has a small stream flowing. I am a novice...
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    Kohler Devonshire Faucet-- New Flexible Hose to Tee inlet drips

    I have 3 bathroom sinks with the Kohler widespread Devonshire faucets installed in 2006. After getting new countertops in my bath vanities , I noticed a leak underneath one sink at the Tee where the flexible hoses from the faucet valve connect. I installed 2 new hoses. No leak at the...
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