027: Bathroom Sink Leaks

Susie recently installed a new faucet but it has a drain leak.

She’d like to figure out how to stop this leak without calling a plumber.

One of my biggest tips is to make sure the extension tube is 1 1/2 inches down in the P-trap and the plastic washer between the P-trap/extension tube is positioned the right way.

Also, if the slip nut is cross threaded then the P-trap will leak no matter what.

I actually have a great tutorial over on Home Repair Tutor that I forget to mention in the show

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-replace-a-bathroom-faucet/

The video walks you through this installation step-by-step and has tons of details.

Here’s the link to join our private Facebook group 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/

Today’s Quick Tip is about Hydro Ban.

Hydro Ban is a great way to waterproof shower surrounds.

You can brush Hydro Ban onto cement board and create a waterproof shower before tiling.

Check it out over on Laticrete’s website

http://www.laticrete.com/dealers/products/waterproofing/productid/7.aspx

Microbes is in Hydro Ban which also helps thwart the growth of mold.

Hydro Ban is totally cool and you should check it out if you’re remodeling your bathroom.

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Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder

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Are you tired of calling contractors about your bathroom and not getting a phone call back?

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This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it