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

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Merry Widow

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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 valves but I cannot get them to stop leaking at the tee that goes to the faucet. My original 2006 installation booklet stated: "do not use thread sealant. Do not overtighten."
Would it be OK to use Teflon tape here? I know the flexible hoses just screw on but I have looked and cannot see a rubber washer inside the female end and I am afraid to tighten them more in case I crack the fitting. Any advice? I would appreciate it.
 

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Take a picture of the fittings your talking about. Generally there should be rubber inside of the hoses.
 

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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 at this...never attached anything but clothes washer fill hoses!!
 

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To me it looks like that hose was overnighted and the rubber was ripped away from it. Pretty much all hoses have rubber gaskets. The only reason I don't say ALL is because I'm not assuming I know everything. But all hoses should have rubber gaskets, lol.
 
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