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Tighten an accessible supply connection

Faucet · Leaks under sink
LIKELY CAUSE
Loose supply connection
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
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Repair time
20 min
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 90
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TOOLS
Required tools
Two adjustable wrenchestowels
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Shut off the local water valves
    Shut off the local water valves.
  2. 2
    Dry the area to identify the leaking joint
    Dry the area to identify the leaking joint.
  3. 3
    Hold the valve/fitting to avoid twisting pipework
    Hold the valve/fitting to avoid twisting pipework.
  4. 4
    Gently tighten the loose compression/threaded connection if appropriate
    Gently tighten the loose compression/threaded connection if appropriate.
  5. 5
    Restore water and watch for leaks
    Restore water and watch for leaks.
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