oh sorry .... a Valve Seat is sometimes called a Washer Seat in a compression type faucet. (simply a valve seat is where the washer seats when handle closed fully)
The old Valve Seat/Washer Seat was worn out so i replaced with new W/Seat and screwed there. And now there is a leak
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i recently replaced a Valve Seat, (on a compression type faucet, and its leaking now.
should i apply silicone rubber sealant to stop the leak???? help please
just to add to my question above ........ a week a go i replaced the valve seat (old) with new valve seat and i forgot to apply silicone rubber sealant ..........
Now i am getting leak from the copper pipe where the valve seat is placed (just below where the valve seat) .... the sink is...
silicone rubber sealant or pipe joint compound around a threads what is the purpose??? if pipe is closed without silicone rubber sealant what happens???
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a week ago i replaced a Washer Seat on a compression faucet type tap ............. and now a week later i am getting a leak from down below (underneath) near the sink. I replaced the W-Seat (on a hot water) and now i am getting hot water leak. i do not know why i am getting leak .... i...