Stop paragon water filter connection from spraying and leaking where it screws into the faucet?
timot5845 asked:
I bought a paragon 10,000 gallon water filter from Sears for $60.00 and the part that screws into the faucet sprays water. The unit came with 3 different rubber washers, and I tried each of them, and it still sprays water. This particular water filter screws into the faucet, and the water base sits on the countertop, and is good for a whopping 10,000 gallons which is cool, but I can’t seem to stop the darn water from spraying out where it screws the water diverter into the faucet! I am hoping that someone out there who has had a similar problem knows how to fix it, or is a plumber or understands how to correct this problem. Thanks and I look forward to reading your answers. Thanks!
Kareem
I bought a paragon 10,000 gallon water filter from Sears for $60.00 and the part that screws into the faucet sprays water. The unit came with 3 different rubber washers, and I tried each of them, and it still sprays water. This particular water filter screws into the faucet, and the water base sits on the countertop, and is good for a whopping 10,000 gallons which is cool, but I can’t seem to stop the darn water from spraying out where it screws the water diverter into the faucet! I am hoping that someone out there who has had a similar problem knows how to fix it, or is a plumber or understands how to correct this problem. Thanks and I look forward to reading your answers. Thanks!
Kareem
May 19, 2008 - 6:53 AM
trekkie706
May 20, 2008 | 10:32 AMfrom what i see in ur question it attaches to where water exits faucet, a washer or multibles of “washers” will keep it from leaking, also try tightening connection to faucet spout
harlysdream66
May 20, 2008 | 8:24 PMi would use Teflon tape , rap it twice , o n the thread,
then apply the washer , make sure you ***** it slowly ,and straight
Bill
May 20, 2008 | 9:12 PMFrom your question I believe that the water leak is coming from the area just below the diverter valve top rotating collar.
This is because the end of the faucet ***** threads (where you removed your aerator) is not compressing the black rubber washer provided against the internal body of the valve. Some remedies….1 snug up the rotating collar with pliers, 2 …remove and replace washer with one that is just a bit thicker. 3 send me your address and I’ll send a thicker washer.
This leak is nor usual, but it relates to the different styles of sink faucets in the market…..